Not leaving on a jet plane … in June

Grissom Air Reserve Base is closing its runway for 45 days in June to make way for a 3.2-million-dollar construction project. The construction will prevent issues caused by thermal expansion – construction crews will add expansion joints to the 12,500-foot runway. Two aviation companies depend on the runway, and are accomplishing other tasks to compensate for the missed runway time.

Building on up

Downtown living is developing in Kokomo. A national developer is wanting to build two four-story apartment complexes across from City Hall, 113 S. Union St. and 115 S. Union St. The California-based developer is asking Kokomo Plan Commission for site plan approval – next plan commission meeting is Apr. 8. The apartment complexes would also include space for retailers on the buildings’ first floors.

‘Leaf’ it to the weather

The melted snow is giving a glimpse to all the leaves that were never picked up. City of Kokomo Street Department crews are now getting their work underway after the November tornadoes and weather associated with a wild winter delayed their annual leaf pickup project. This year, leaf pickup is getting techy – tweet to @cityofkokomo for leaf removal. If you prefer the old-fashioned phone line, call 453-4030 for leaf removal.

The Kings to fight for the reigning semistate title

Lewis Cass Boys Basketball is heading to semistate and tickets are now on sale for the big game at Huntington North Saturday. The Kings of the court take on Westview to battle for the Class 2A semistate title. Tickets are available for $8 Wednesday through Friday at 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and to noon. T-shirts to support the boys of basketball will go on sale Wednesday for $12.