Good morning, Kokomo.

Scouts from Troop 528 in Greentown collected nonperishable food donated by community members last Saturday and sorted it at the Howard County Fairgrounds to make Christmas baskets for local families.

Indiana State Police advise holiday shoppers to secure their purchases by parking in well-lit areas, locking vehicles, and using credit cards or PayPal online (checking that websites show https for encryption).

They urge anyone noticing suspicious activity to call 911.

4C Health achieved its Subacute Stabilization certification (from the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addictions) on Dec.

10, which will expand crisis care services with longer treatment periods for mental health and substance use emergencies.

Howard County high school basketball games are set for tonight as Kokomo, Hamilton Heights, Rochester, Sheridan and Taylor face key conference matchups — teams aim to build early season momentum with strong offense and tight defense.

CKRR Reminiscing 5K

5-11 p.m. — Highland Park - Roger's Pavilion — $18 ($15.50 for ages 0-18 and 70+) — Celebrate the new year with a chip-timed 5K run or walk amidst the festive Christmas lights.

Make Way for Seedlings!

7-9 p.m. — 7 Seasons Cafe @St. Andrew's Church — Free admission — Kickstart your gardening journey with expert advice on seed starting from local farmers.

Big Shrimp Live Performance

8 PM – 12 AM — The Coterie — $5 cover — Catch the rising stars of modern funk and indie rock live in Kokomo.