What's Happening This Week?
Click the link below to see events taking place in Kokomo, Howard County, and the surrounding area from Sept. 20-26, 2026!
Philanthropist gets nod from Mutz
Also, Community Howard offering med disposal, flu shots; SBA disaster relief loans now available
Infant death results in charges
Coroner rules death was accidental; also, Ivy Tech to hold expungement and resource fair
KPD makes child sex abuse arrest
Also, motorcycle collision ends in critical injuries; IUK participating in P-12 Summit; KHCPL holds Conversation on Civic Engagement
An opportunity to give and grow
Lilly Endowment is tripling donations through Community Foundation
What's Happening This Week?
Click below for events taking place in Kokomo, Howard County, and the surrounding area from Sept. 13-19, 2026!
Kokomo Opalescent Glass halts operations
Op Shop will remain in operation, selling existing stock of historic glass
Community Foundation awards $1.5 million
Also, Aber named dean at Ivy Tech; Coroner rules on vehicle accident; Stellantis recognizes 60-year Kokomo employees
More than just a holiday
Unions remind about significance of Labor Day
Ivy Tech to celebrate MFG Day
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What's Happening This Week? - Sept. 6-12, 2026
Click below to see events taking place in Kokomo, Howard County, and the surrounding area from Sept. 6-12, 2026!
IU Kokomo hands out teaching awards
Faculty applauded for excellence in instruction, research
Chariot to hold blood drives
This summer, the American Red Cross declared the second-ever national blood supply crisis. To help combat this crisis, Chariot Automotive Group (CAG) will host two blood drives in September and December at their Button Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealership in Kokomo.
A Gospel Explosion is coming
Nationally renowned minister Tony Evans to visit Mt. Pisgah, Sept. 14-15
Local law enforcement targets child predators
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Appeals on Wheels comes to IUK
IU Kokomo’s Havens Auditorium will host Appeals on Wheels, a live Indiana Court of Appeals presentation of an actual appeals case on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Chariot kicks off fourth ATEP program
Photos courtesy of Chariot Automotive Group
Duke offers heat-related tips
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Duke Foundation awards grant to DSI
Duke Energy has expanded on its already significant commitment to Hoosiers served by DSI Together with Bona Vista, the Kokomo nonprofit that serves adults, children, and families with disabilities.
Eaters pound down donuts for Relay
Dan’s Variety Bakery, Team Knotty Mama raise money for cancer research
What’s Happening This Week?
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IU Kokomo selects new nursing class
Students welcomed in traditional induction ceremony
Data center restrictions advanced by council
Community continues its opposition, calling for greater limits
KPD seeking accreditation renewal
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