Good morning, Kokomo.

Heartland Church has announced free wedding ceremonies for Christian couples who want an affordable way to join in marriage; couples can reserve a time slot on November 22 in several locations including Bourbon + Lakeville, Logansport, Plymouth, Rochester, Starke County, Winamac, and the Biker Church of the Heartland.

A multi-year project to honor fallen public service workers ended Friday when a memorial bench was unveiled at the Kokomo Public Maintenance and Refuse Department—led by AFSCME Local 2185 and local police and fire unions—and paid tribute to workers who died on the job.

City officials announced (the famous vehicle) that the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will join the Kokomo Christmas Parade (starting at 5:30 p.m.) on Dec.

6 in downtown Kokomo.

This week, locals visited Howard County Veterans Memorial Park along South Goyer Road to honor veterans with a Walk of Honor featuring engraved names and granite monuments representing each military branch—open 24 hours for reflection.

The park, dedicated in September 2000, commemorates service from past conflicts through the Global War on Terror and stands as a lasting tribute in Kokomo.

The Frozen Sandlot will open for its eighth season on Nov.

28 at Kokomo Municipal Stadium—this ice skating rink is a partnership between the City of Kokomo and Bridges Outreach that offers workforce development opportunities for students.

Indiana University experts and Mayor Moore presented a Futurecast report at IU Kokomo that painted a challenging economic picture for 2026—citing less than 2 percent national growth, rising state unemployment, and uncertainty from trade policies.

They also highlighted local issues such as changes at the StarPlus Energy plant and new housing developments that may affect Kokomo’s market moving forward.

Tiffany Brown won the Spelling Bee Explosion at the Carver Community Center on Sunday afternoon, sponsored by Gentlemen & Scholars.

Pendleton Heights teacher Gary Rhodes transformed an online spirit wear store into a tool for teaching business skills—his profile detailed how this class project brought real-world lessons into the classroom.

Friendsgiving Buffet

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

Breakfast Buffet with the Grinch

11 a.m.-1 p.m. — Elite Event Center — Enjoy the festive fun and delicious food while mingling with the Grinch.