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🌱 Kokomo police seek witnesses after serious Dixon Road motorcycle crash

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Morning Kokomo! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Kokomo police seek witnesses after serious Dixon Road motorcycle crash
  • Kokomo mother charged after infant's death ruled accidental asphyxia.
  • What Kokomo stands to lose if Opalescent Glass can't find a buyer

Also on today's calendar: Festival of Quilts 2026 and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 60.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, very warm and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 64-year-old motorcyclist critically injured in Kokomo crash (wthr.com) — A 64-year-old Kokomo motorcyclist remains in critical but stable condition after a head-on collision Sunday evening on North Dixon Road, just north of West Jefferson Street. Police say a Prius driven by another Kokomo man crossed into northbound lanes, reportedly after the driver fell asleep, and investigators are asking anyone with information to contact Sgt. Chad Mooney.
   

2. Kokomo mom who allegedly fell asleep with 1-month-old daughter charged with neglect in girl's death (wthr.com) — Kokomo readers should know that an 18-year-old local mother now faces multiple neglect charges after her 1‑month‑old daughter died from positional asphyxia, allegedly after the mother fell asleep with the baby while under the influence of marijuana. Court documents detail the overnight timeline, the family's statements to police, and the coroner's findings, with a warrant currently issued for her arrest.
   

3. Out and About with Barney: Historical Kokomo Opalescent Glass factory stops manufacturing (wishtv.com) — Kokomo Opalescent Glass, a landmark local manufacturer since 1888, has halted production and is urgently seeking a new owner, though its retail shop and specialty orders remain open. The factory, which helped build Tiffany lamps and supplied glass worldwide, has also suspended tours, raising concerns about preserving its unique equipment, jobs, and Kokomo's industrial heritage.
   

4. IU Kokomo celebrates August 2026 graduates (iu.edu) — Indiana University Kokomo is celebrating 119 August graduates, including dozens from Kokomo earning degrees in fields like nursing, business, counseling, and informatics. The list highlights local residents' achievements and underscores IU Kokomo's role in preparing area students for long-term success through a range of undergraduate and graduate programs.
   

5. Couple charged in Flint Twp. animal hoarding case seeking to learn potential max sentence (midmichigannow.com) — A Michigan couple accused in a large animal hoarding case includes one person who was arrested in Kokomo after leaving the Flint Township area. They're now seeking a "Cobbs Hearing" so a judge can outline their potential maximum sentence before any plea. Their pre‑trial hearing is scheduled for September 22 as they face multiple felony charges.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • KokoGo Bike Share, open for 3 more weekends
    Explore more with KokoGo! Open: 18-20, 25-27, Oct 2-4 You don't have to lug your bike all the way here to enjoy a two-wheeled tour of our community!… (Nextdoor Holiday Kokomo II)
  • Please help me find my dog .
    Any information would be really helpful. Thank you! https://neighbors.ring.com/n/zDg29ejUgV (Nextdoor Bon Air)
  • Arby's posted a job opening for Team Member in Kokomo. Apply here.
  • Cracker Barrel Old Country Store posted a job opening for Server 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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