Good morning, Kokomo.

Peru Community Schools officials plan to purchase the Roxy Theater project and renovate it into a new administration office + maintenance and transportation offices.

The move will help improve school operations for the local community.

Kokomo high school seniors Jacob Trueblood and Ethan Kelser were named the 2026 Howard County Lilly Endowment Scholarship recipients last Wednesday, marking a life-changing opportunity for their academic future.

Kokomo School Corporation enrollment increased by 70 students, bucking the statewide decline in rural schools and marking its second boost in three years.

Community Howard Regional Health has been renovating its operating rooms after hospital administrator Derek McMichael toured the facility in April 2023 to assess its needs (the project aims to improve patient care) as work continues.

At the Western Wrestling Invitational on Dec.

13 at Western High School, Kokomo wrestlers placed second overall with three individual champions. Coach Jacob Bough said the meet — a promising sign for upcoming Sectionals — highlighted local talent.

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.