INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation announced the agency’s 2015 construction season resulted in an investment of more than $1 billion in state and local road, bridge, trail and traffic safety projects. The mix of federal and state transportation funding along with funds from Gov. Mike Pence’s Major Moves 2020 program allowed INDOT to …read more.

KOKOMO — Kokomo Art Association announced plans for its 2015 best of show winners exhibit, featuring Warsaw artist, Steve Creighton, for painting and Kokomo’s Ken Cave for photography.

KOKOMO — There is an old saying that home is where the heart is. One home in Kokomo really makes that point.

A Kokomo man has been arrested after crashing into a police car while reportedly intoxicated and texting. Reyshon Holloway, 20, ran his vehicle into a Howard County Sheriff’s Department car in the parking lot of Kokomo Manor Apartments at approximately 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 8. The crash caused the police car to collide with another …read more.

By KIM EASTON Communications Manager, Indiana Historical Society As the 25th anniversary of Ryan White’s death approaches, the Indiana Historical Society will honor his legacy with the release of a new IHS Press book, “The Quiet Hero: A Life of Ryan White” and a book launch event featuring his mother, Jeanne White-Ginder, and good friend …read more.

Rather than fight a lawsuit, former dentist Joseph Beck of Kokomo has agreed to settle with the state by paying a $12,000 fine for violating patient privacy and federal HIPAA regulations after 60 boxes of records including patient names, addresses, phone numbers, birth dates, social security numbers, credit card information and more were found in …read more.

The city of Kokomo has announced a new major development project to help revive its downtown and bring new life to the city. One of the first steps will be transforming a 100+ year old building into an upscale apartment complex designed to attract professions who currently commute to Kokomo from outside the city. The …read more.

The Flying Toasters will be playing Kokomo Arts Pavilion in Foster Park on Saturday, August 23, 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. This is a free event. The Flying Toasters are a popular Indianapolis music group that plays hits spanning from the 70′s to present day. The band is a fairly large group, featuring six regular …read more.

Andrew Young and American Idol winner David Cook will be taking the stage in Kokomo on August 16. Andrew Young lives the music he sings. With every performance Andrew has the ability to open his heart, pour out the colors of his emotions and life experiences to paint you a picture with his voice. He …read more.

Right out of rural Indiana comes The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, set to play RHUMFEST to benefit Kokomo Arts Association.This fingerpickin’, scrubboard scratchin’, drum­bucket country blues trio conjure up the likes of such greats as Son House and Charley Patton. In June 2008, they signed with Los Angeles­ based SideOneDummy Records, a label they …read more.

Alt-rock icons, Cracker, with special guests Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel, Anthems, The Easthills and The Ready Stance are set to play Kokomo Arts Pavilion in Foster Park Saturday, August 2 from 12:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The event is free. Cracker have signed with 429 Records and are preparing to unleash a collection of new …read more.

Chris Cavanaugh, Drew Baldridge and Chris Lane are set to play the Kokomo Arts Pavilion in Foster Park on Friday, August 1, from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Chris Cavanaugh grew up listening to Garth Brooks, George Strait, and Brooks & Dunn. This influence and his love for music had Cavanaugh making the trip from …read more.

Original Founding members, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, and R&B Pioneer Award Winners Jerry Martini, Cynthia Robinson, and Greg Errico; The first inter-racial/inter-gender band in Rock & Roll history bring you the hits of Sly & The Family Stone. Featuring the Powerful Voices of Alex Davis and Nadia on vocals bringing you the …read more.

The Stray Cats were formed in 1979 in New York. The trio’s early days were spent toiling in the underground clubs of NYC. Cutting their teeth at CBGB’s and Max’s Kansas City and the other joints of the day, as well as the bars and clubs of their native Long Island. People quickly took note …read more.

KOKOMO – The Kokomo Performing Arts Pavilion has announced the free 2014 summer concert series at Foster Park located in downtown Kokomo with an exceptionally strong and diverse lineup featuring classic rock, country, classic hits, instrumental, pop, R&B and more. Coinciding with many of the local festivals, the summer concert series adds to the lineup …read more.

Take the plunge to benefit Special Olympics Indiana for Area 5, which includes Kosciusko County, by taking part in the Polar Bear Plunge on Feb. 8, in Kokomo. The Polar Plunge is a fundraiser for the Area 5 Special Olympics. It’s scheduled to happen with registration and breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, …read more.

The American Red Cross is responding across five states to help people affected by Sunday’s devastating tornado outbreak and severe weather in the Midwest, providing food, shelter and comfort to families and individuals in need. Locally, two Kosciusko residents were deployed this week to Kokomo to work in shelters set up there. Red Cross workers …read more.

Indiana highway officials have set a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new 13-mile stretch of U.S. 31 bypass around Kokomo for Tuesday. Gov. Mike Pence and other dignitaries are expected at the dedication. According to Indiana Department of Transportation spokesman Harry Maginity, the ribbon cutting ceremony will conclude with a ceremonial drive to the northern end …read more.

[weaver_youtube knJa28Vr2UI rel=0] The National Weather Service today says two tornadoes struck Kosciusko County Sunday causing damages near Silver Lake and in The Pines residential neighborhood in Warsaw. The EF-2 tornado wreaked havoc along a 4-mile stretch of Kosciusko County along SR 15 and 3 miles east of Silver Lake Sunday afternoon. The second tornado, …read more.

Singer, songwriter and multi-platinum recording artist, David Cook will kick off the Rhum Concert Series on Saturday, Oct. 19, at The Rhum Academy of Music in Kokomo. Doors open at 7 p.m. with an 8:45 p.m. start time. Having won the seventh season of the popular television show, “American Idol,” Cook made chart history with …read more.

Pink Droyd (a tribute to Pink Floyd) will wrap up the jam-packed summer concert series as they honor the legendary rockers from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, by performing “Dark Side of the Moon” with a laser light spectacular along with special guest The Pete Flores Band. The show takes place …read more.

As part of Cyclefest at the Pavilion, Grammy winning country rock band, The Kentucky Headhunters, will take the stage from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, with special guest Roger’s Ritual and the Troy Stone Band. They’ll be performing at the Kokomo Arts Pavilion in Foster Park (located at the corner of …read more.

KOKOMO – The Kokomo Performing Arts Pavilion has announced the free 2013 summer concert series at Foster Park located in downtown Kokomo with an exceptionally strong and diverse lineup featuring classic rock, country, classic hits, Motown, pop, R&B and more. “It is our goal to bring quality entertainment to Kokomo and drive people from the …read more.

If there is any constant in rock and roll, it is there is no constant. Changes in the industry, whether in promotions, sound, distribution, band lineups, or just a daily environment keep those involved on their proverbial toes. For Digital Summer, change has often been embraced but can lead to unfortunate circumstances. While Digital Summer …read more.

KOKOMO, Ind. (AP) — Central Indiana health officials have completed investigating a case of tuberculosis in Kokomo after testing 800 people for the disease. The Kokomo Tribune reported that Howard County health officials said Thursday that a local woman who had tested positive for TB has been released from isolation. Nursing coordinator Kathy Oldaker says the …read more.

The Warsaw girls track team turned in another impressive showing to win the 88th Kokomo Relays Saturday. Ashley Erba highlighted the day with a meet and school record in winning the 3,200 in 10:45.18. Erba also ran on the winning medley relay team. The Tigers won all six relay races and two individual events to …read more.