Good morning, Kokomo.

Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $207,000 in grants to seven nonprofits in north central Indiana—supporting hunger relief as colder weather and the holidays approach—and the total funding reaches $311,000 this year to help local programs provide food and aid.

Dozens of people gathered at Kokomo Memorial Park for a medal of honor ceremony honoring veteran Simon Harris who served with Youngs Scouts during the 1899 Philippine-American War.

The event featured a 21 gun salute and the playing of Taps as a tribute to his century-old bravery.

Legion Circle has celebrated 100 years of honoring veterans — an American flag whipped next to Billy Caldwell’s headstone on Friday — while locals remember his service.

Caldwell, an amateur boxer who won the district Golden Gloves in Kokomo before enlisting in the Navy at 18, is honored as a local hero.

Governor Mike Braun announced that partial SNAP benefits are available on eligible EBT cards today; the state will distribute full benefits once federal funding restrictions ease + a Supreme Court stay is lifted.

Friendsgiving Buffet

11 AM – 2 PM — Elite Event Center — Enjoy good company and delicious homemade food at a festive buffet.