Good morning, Kokomo.

GolfUp31 has partnered with local organizers to launch an October Coloring Contest for children featuring a themed page with The Koko-Mantis and Old Ben trick-or-treating—participants can win free bay time prizes at Kokomo's top indoor golf venue.

Entries are due through October 19 and people’s choice voting runs from October 21 until October 28, with winners announced on October 30 on Facebook.

Downtown Kokomo will host the First Friday Masquerade on Oct.

3 — a free event where merchants and service organizations provide candy and treats to launch 31 days of Halloween. The community can look forward to a festive atmosphere that welcomes the spooky season.

Historian Paul Renfro will discuss his book 'The Life and Death of Ryan White: AIDS and Inequality in America' at IU Kokomo Library at 3 p.m. on October 16 —explaining how a Kokomo teenager fought to return to school after contracting AIDS—during a free public lecture.

S&P Global Ratings warned that Indiana’s new law to slow property tax growth is causing uncertainty for local income tax-backed debt—raising concerns that cities, towns and counties may see their credit ratings drop.

Howard County Council spent eight hours proposing a budget for next year and made tough cuts to department spending + several departments will face reduced funds moving forward.

Halloween Hustle Fun Run 2025

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Kokomo Family YMCA — Registration fees apply — Dress up in your favorite costume and run a spooky 5k this Halloween.

Organ Fairchild Concert

9 PM — The Coterie — $5 — Enjoy a night of live music with Organ Fairchild at The Coterie.