Good morning, Kokomo.

Today, the Indiana University Kokomo volleyball team honors first responders at its game against University of Rio Grande by offering free admission & guest tickets in recognition of 9/11, while a 9/11 commemoration took place at Friday's game.

Today, Kokomo hosts a 9/11 memorial tribute challenge to mark 25 years since the Twin Tower was hit — uniting community members in remembrance.

Emergency responders attended to a small plane that reported a critical landing gear failure and made an emergency landing at Kokomo Municipal Airport on Friday afternoon.

Local educators share memories of Sept.

11, 2001, recalling the day’s impact on their classrooms and personal lives (Rob Hoshaw of Acacia Academy noted his daughter Sara’s birthday amid the tragedy) 25 years later.

Hoosier drivers on the Indiana Toll Road are preparing for a new toll rate as $300 million remains unused while lawmakers negotiate a lease amendment — the Chicago Bears have yet to decide on new stadium plans.

Chariot Automotive Group will host two blood drives in September in Kokomo to help ease the national blood shortage declared by the American Red Cross this summer.

Howard County high school football will feature a key matchup Friday night at Taylor Memorial Field, where Eastern (Greentown) and Taylor will compete for a new Veterans Trophy.

Eastern, coming off a 52-7 win last week, is favored even as Taylor aims for an upset after a 42-6 loss.