(Ir)responsible growth in Kokomo
Work on downtown hotel, southside apartments allegedly performed by undocumented workers
Downtown paving starts next week
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KPD searching for hit-and-run driver
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Duke Foundation issues grants to veterans, KPD
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Ascension conducts Medical Mission
More than 120 receive free health and wellness services in Kokomo on May 16
Summer food program starts June 3
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Leadership Kokomo celebrates Class of 2026
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Community First Bank hires Joshua Hopper
Community First Bank of Indiana (CFB) is pleased to announce the hire of Joshua Hopper as Senior Vice President, Commercial Loan Group Manager. Hopper brings more than 20 years of banking experience to CFB, with leadership experience spanning commercial lending, operations, and risk management. He leverages his extensive background to support the bank’s commercial clients, fostering strong relationships and helping businesses achieve sustainable growth.
Ivy Tech commends top of class
Outstanding academics, leadership honored in 2026 awards ceremonies
Kokomo gets an intellectual upgrade
Ivy Tech issues 1,700 degrees, certificates to nearly 1,400 graduates
Paving season begins in Kokomo
Washington, Southway first projects completed; downtown paving to follow
Free AI training at Ivy Tech
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Local government addressing data centers
County moving on one-year moratorium; city sends issue to committee
County holding jail project open house
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City names two historic properties
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KPD increasing seatbelt enforcement
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H-A Festival Pageant returns
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IU Kokomo Commencement May 14
Indiana University Kokomo will celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2026 at its Commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 14.
Chocolate Overload!
Samaritan Caregivers fills One Church with annual event
Ascension St. Vincent earns an ‘A’
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Indiana Wars: Revenge of the Trump
Jim Buck can’t overcome $1.3 million PAC attack
Carver Center tabs new director
Leadership transition brings Shari Spicer to the head of the organization
KPD searching for tablet thief
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Clerk stumbles with public records
The case of the missing campaign finance reports