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🌱 Two Kokomo hospitals flagged by feds over missing price transparency data.

Kokomo, Indiana Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Kokomo! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Two Kokomo hospitals flagged by feds over missing price transparency data.
  • See which Kokomo neighbors just graduated from IU Kokomo
  • Why a suspect arrested in Kokomo was just released in Mississippi

Also on today's calendar: Indiana Psychedelic Society Presents: Conscious Community Forum and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 66.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; windy, with a high of 74 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Indianapolis, Greenwood hospitals among those warned by feds to provide more price information (dailyjournal.net) — Two Kokomo hospitals—Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo and Community Howard Regional Health—are among 34 Indiana facilities warned by federal officials to post clearer price information or face potential penalties. The move is part of a nationwide push for hospital price transparency that could affect what local patients pay for care.
   

2. IU Kokomo celebrates May 2026 graduates (iu.edu) — Indiana University Kokomo is celebrating 302 new graduates from May 2026, including dozens of students who call Kokomo home. From nursing and business to computer science and education, the long hometown list shows how many local residents are earning degrees that could feed directly back into Kokomo’s workforce and community life.
   

3. Vicksburg murder suspect released after court hearing (fox40jackson.com) — A Mississippi judge has released a Vicksburg murder suspect after ruling there wasn’t enough evidence to keep him jailed. The man and a co-defendant were originally arrested in Kokomo then extradited, and prosecutors say they may revisit the case once more evidence comes in.
   

4. 'Keep Going': Indiana University unveils permanent statue honoring AIDS activist Ryan White (wbiw.com) — Indiana University has unveiled a permanent bronze statue honoring AIDS activist Ryan White, whose fight to return to school in Kokomo helped change national attitudes about HIV and discrimination. The interactive memorial in Bloomington invites visitors to leave messages of hope and public health reflections, supported by IU Dance Marathon and Elton John.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Charlie is missing.
    If anyone has seen him or taken him in, please contact me. He’s been missing since last night and it’s just heartbreaking. I’m really worried about… (Nextdoor Northend Kokomo)
  • LAST CALL OF THE SEASON – free ground covers
    Seriously, it appears as early as next week; in the repair of drainage, landscaping will be destroyed. Click thru pics to view: 1.) Colorata 2.)… (Nextdoor Holiday Kokomo II)
  • Focus Workforce Management posted a job opening for Distribution Associate Jobs in Kokomo. Apply here.
  • Spencer Gifts, LLC posted a job opening for Senior Assistant Store Manager in Kokomo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kokomo here.

Ok Kokomo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Kokomo

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Kokomo

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.