Kokomo Police Chief receives state honor
A state-wide honor goes to Kokomo Police Chief Rob Baker. Baker received a leadership award from Indiana Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). Baker has served Kokomo Police Department for 27 years – police chief since 2008 – and was given the William Sudbury Memorial Leadership Award for his unending dedication to his department.
Kokomo puts on its hosting hat
Kokomo will provide the stage for young women to represent their Indiana towns and earn scholarships during Indiana’s Distinguished Young Women Program. The 50-year program helps high-school girls earn scholarships. The program will take center stage at IU Kokomo’s Havens Auditorium. The first preliminary begins at 7 p.m. Thursday and the second preliminary is Friday at 7 p.m.
The young women will tour the City of Kokomo during their week-long stay. Mayor Greg Goodnight said the opportunity to showcase the City of Firsts to younger generations is an ideal opportunity for the community.
“We are honored to once again be selected as the host city. Distinguished Young Women is a valuable program for our city and for those who participate.”
IMS goes country
Jason Aldean will sing his tunes from Turn 4 of Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the inaugural Legends Day Concert May 24. Aldean is touring baseball stadiums as part of his “Burn It Down” tour and marking “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” on his tour schedule is a big boost for Hoosier fans. Tickets go on sale Feb. 17. Ticket prices range from $30 to $50
