Downtown Kokomo’s music scene just got even better with the opening of Hargrove Music Group, providing locals with a one-stop-shop for all their musical needs. From guitars and drums to accessories and more, this store caters to a wide range of musical tastes and styles.

The edgy and cool local craft cocktail bar The Coterie is taking a turn for the wild west this month, as it transforms into a pop-up country bar for a limited time. “Bob’s Country Bunker” will transport visitors to a country and western-themed world, complete with live country and western music and a themed menu.

The Grind edged out the Bobkats in a thrilling match that ended 103-104. It was a close game from start to finish, with both teams exchanging the lead throughout the game. The Grind was led by standout performances from their top players, who made clutch plays down the stretch to secure the victory. The Bobkats gave it their all, but ultimately fell just short in their quest for a win. Overall, it was a highly entertaining game that showcased the skill and competitiveness of both teams.

On May 4, in a thrilling Game of the Week presented by Robert Miller and Son, a baseball match-up between the Kokomo Wildkats and Western Panthers, Kokomo emerged victorious with a 5-3 win. The Wildkats were led by strong pitching performances from Flamino and Sexton, who combined for six strikeouts. Norman also delivered with a hit and two RBIs, while Hardimon added an RBI of his own. Western battled back in the third and fourth innings with one and two runs respectively but were ultimately unable to overcome Kokomo's lead. It was a hard-fought game on both sides, but Kokomo prevailed to earn the win.

The golf match at Chippendale Golf Course between Western and Kokomo high schools was a close one on May 3, with Western ultimately taking the win, 200-182.

The Booze Buggy has officially rolled into town, bringing a new kind of drinking experience to Central Indiana residents. The mobile bar has been converted from a 1981 horse trailer and will be offering bartending services for a variety of events. The bar is fully equipped with all the necessary tools and ingredients to create delicious cocktails and other drinks that will impress your guests. This week, we took a closer look at what makes this new watering hole so special, and how it plans to bring people together through the love of good drinks and good company.

The Haynes Apperson Festival released the lineup for the 2023 Haynes Apperson Festival on Tuesday afternoon, bringing back an annual festival favorite, a previous performer and a national act with a lengthy list of hits.

On Friday, April 28, the Indiana University Kokomo Baseball team went 5-4 against Rio Grande in the first game of a three-game series. Check out our photos here.