Kokomo Tribune

06/16/2026

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06/16/2026

Western golfer Callen Szerdy is our Athlete of the Week after helping the Panthers win the Peru Sectional for 3rd straight year and later advancing from the Warsaw Regional to the State Finals.

Szerdy turned in a pair of sharp performances in the IHSAA State Tournament Series.

06/12/2026

Heat indexes reached triple digits this week, so residents found many ways to cool off Thursday, such as at the Kokomo Beach Family Aquatic Center.

With heat indexes reaching triple digits, Howard County residents tried their best to beat the heat Thursday. That included splashing around at Kokomo Beach Family Aquatic Center. Whether it was

06/12/2026

According to the National Weather Service, parts of Howard County are now under a tornado warning until 10:30 p.m. Residents are asked to seek shelter by moving to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

06/11/2026

The Kokomo-Howard County Public Library Russiaville branch hosts a variety of events throughout the year for patrons of all ages to learn and to grow.

This summer, the library is teaching youth how to learn TO grow.

The Kokomo-Howard County Public Library Russiaville branch hosts a variety of events throughout the year for patrons of all ages to learn and to grow.

06/10/2026

https://www.kokomotribune.com/across_indiana/tiptons-historic-diana-theatre-marks-a-century-of-cinema/article_a7734054-2a72-4c39-a830-70f6efb18999.html

Tall images of the Lady Diana, silent and softly smiling, stretch up either side of the single movie screen, watching over the hundreds of movie-goers that come through the Diana

06/10/2026

If you have a VBS program you’d like to promote, please email the dates, church name and any other info to [email protected].

06/10/2026

Sports Editor Bryan Gaskins gives a tip of the hat to Kokomo AD Nick Sale and his team for hosting 9 IHSAA tournament events this spring. Also, a tip of the hat to photography wiz Kelly Lafferty Ge**er, whose last day at the Tribune was Tuesday.

Over the years, I’ve covered IHSAA state tournament events in countless different gymnasiums, stadiums, fields and other venues. A lot of schools are good hosts, but Kokomo sets the standard.

06/09/2026

The conviction against 33-year-old Sinmi Asomuyide includes deprivation of rights under color of law, witness tampering and destruction of records, according to court documents filed through the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS — Following a five-day trial, a former Kokomo Police Department officer accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in June 2024 was found guilty last week in federal court.

06/09/2026

Just in time to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary next month, the city of Tipton has installed two new benches in honor of the men and woman in the armed services and the country as a whole.

Just in time to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary next month, the city of Tipton has installed two new benches in honor of the men and woman in the armed services