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Police searching Wabash County landfill for missing Kokomo woman

Kokomo police are searching a Wabash County landfill in hopes of finding a woman missing since last July.

Former Kokomo resident finds new life after war injury

Injured in 2005 during his third deployment to Iraq in three years, former Kokomo resident Joel Hunt nearly lost his will to live. He joined the Army after graduating from...

Chrysler workers collect bonuses

Chrysler Group LLC collectively has paid several million dollars extra to its hourly workers in Kokomo. Members of United Auto Workers received up to $1,500 each from their first...

Questions surround discovery

The discovery of human remains along the Mississinewa River in Grant County has left investigators with more questions than answers regarding the ongoing search for a missing...

Slate of candidates set for May primary election

Republican parties in Howard, Miami and Tipton counties have a number of contested races in congressional and county offices in the May 8 primary election.

Cougars defeat Lancers, 80-79

from:Indiana University Kokomo

RUSSIAVILLE, IN - Indiana University Kokomo men's basketball coach Jace Thompson expects a lot out of Anthony Graves, and well he should.

Remains may be grandmother of abducted girl

Noblesville police are trying to determine if the remains of a woman found Thursday along the Mississinewa River near Marion are those of missing Noblesville woman Dorothy Heard.

Students kick off Black History Month at IU Kokomo

“Hey, black child, be what you can be. Learn what you can learn. Do what you can do. And tomorrow, your nation will be what you want it to be.”

Council taking heat for proposal

The Miami County Council on Thursday got to hear from county employees who are disgruntled about proposed budget cuts that would reduce the county general fund by nearly $900,000.

County looks at health care options

With the city of Kokomo ending its relationship with Novia Health Care, Howard County officials are now discussing what move they will make.

KHS to implement new technology program

Starting next school year, the more than 500 freshmen enrolled at Kokomo High School will receive either a laptop computer or tablet device as part of a new technology program...

Measles patient was at NFL event

East Coast fans who left the Super Bowl host city feeling good about Hoosier hospitality may have been exposed to something less welcome: The measles.

Outreach provides housing to the down-and-out

Dale Bliss tells the story of a man with no money, no job and two kids. Without any way to pay for a hotel or rent an apartment, the man was living in a tent with his children...

Green tech lab opens in Kokomo

A California green technology company has opened a research and development lab in Kokomo and plans to hire as many as 35 people over the next few years, the business announced...

Main Street conference coming to Kokomo

Following up on its Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s 2011 Community of the Year award, Kokomo received another accolade this week.

Howard Co. jail reconfiguration a ‘short-term solution’

With the ever-increasing number of female prisoners at the Howard County jail, local officials are looking to implement a short-term solution instead of expanding the existing...

Celebrate Black History Month at IU Kokomo

from:Indiana University Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo will observe Black History Month with a series of educational and entertaining events open to the community.

Meet the Cougars Wednesday at Harvey Hinklemeyers

from:Indiana University Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. — Fans of the Indiana University Kokomo men’s basketball team can meet the players and coaches at a “Meet the Cougars” night Wednesday,...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Delphi retirees continue fight for pensions

A group of then-Delphi Corp. retirees saw a long road ahead of them when they banded in 2009 to keep hold of their full pensions and benefits.

Eastern moves ahead on wind turbine

A packed room of remonstrators Tuesday held little sway over the Eastern Howard Schools board, which voted unanimously to move ahead on a $2.75 million wind turbine project.

Board: discipline not strict enough

The Medical Licensing Board of Indiana has rejected a proposed resolution to a Russiaville doctor’s disciplinary case, directing the Indiana Attorney General’s Office...

City to end agreement with Novia

City officials said Tuesday they’re planning to switch providers at the city’s employee health-care clinic this spring, ending a year-old relationship with Novia...

Eastern celebrates graduation rate improvement

The latest graduation rates prove all Howard County schools are offering a quality education, a local superintendent said. That’s how Tracy Caddell, superintendent of the...

Get free help with financial aid at IU Kokomo

from:Indiana University Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. – Plan to attend College Goal Sunday and get assistance with financial aid forms at Indiana University Kokomo this Sunday, February 12, in the Kelley Student...

Jail full of females

In late January, cell mates Monica Clark Davis and Christy Miller were awaiting disposition of their respective cases in the Howard County jail.

Eastern set for wind turbine meeting

GREENTOWN — Eastern Howard Schools superintendent Tracy Caddell said Monday the school board is considering alternate sites for a proposed wind turbine project,...

Chamber cancels cook-off

After an 11-year run, the annual chili cook-off in Kokomo has been canceled for this year.

Miami County GOP fails to appoint new trustee

PERU – Miami County commissioners will be forced to appoint a Perry Township trustee after the GOP’s county chairman exceeded the deadline to replace the...

Students petition to keep daycare at IUK

A group of Indiana University Kokomo students is petitioning the university to reconsider shutting down an on-campus childcare center.

Walk participants offer prayers to heal community

On Jan. 26, 48-year-old Argena Williams was shot in the head at the corner of Taylor Street and Apperson Way during a shooting spree that left one other dead and two more wounded.

Party atmosphere in Indianapolis

A wild and record-setting Super Bowl week was capped Sunday with the New York Giants winning their fourth title game. But the host city of Indianapolis was also a winner.

Council puts off budget cut decision

Miami County Council once again last week postponed any decisions on cutting nearly $900,000 from the county general fund after the state issued a mandate requiring the budget...

Kokomo starting sewer project at Indian Heights

Construction work to increase the capacity of the sewer line leaving the Indian Heights subdivision is set to begin today.

Public Eye - Sunday, Feb. 4, 2012

Not running Republican Joe Pencek announced Jan. 24 he will not be seek a third term on the Howard County Council in an at-large position.

Information technology company opens in incubator

A Kokomo information technology startup has opened an office in a business incubator run by the Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance.

Weather helps host city draw record attendance

The out-of-season warm weather in the Super Bowl’s host city has created an envious problem: Record crowds descending on the city’s downtown.

Venue change doesn't deter crowds from Chocolate Celebration

It was a different shell for Kokomo’s biggest candy event, but the chocolaty tastes and aromas inside were the same as always.

Walk will honor shooting victims

Following a string of random shootings that left two Kokomo residents dead and three others hospitalized, several members of the shaken community have been moved to organize a...

Peru to cut 2012 budget

The Indiana Department of Local Government Finance issued a mandate last week requiring the city of Peru to cut $783,000 from its 2012 budget.

Haynes records $8.4M profit

Earnings fell short of what Haynes International Inc. originally expected for its first fiscal quarter of 2012, as the company profited $8.4 million.

Brady’s admission catches NFL off guard

NFL Super Bowl officials were hoping to score some major media attention with the arrest of a “web pirate” accused of illegally streaming sporting events...

Student explores lizards in the Middle East

from:Indiana University Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. – Rachel Marschand slept in a truck one night in the Jordan desert, fearing a scorpion would crawl into her sleeping bag. By day, she fearlessly captured...

IU Kokomo employees first among eight IU campuses in fitness challenge

from:Indiana University Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo employees took Chancellor Michael Harris literally when he said they are “On the Move.” More than 30 percent...

Haynes International posts $8.4M profit

The Kokomo-based high-performance-alloy manufacturer's profits are up more than $3 million from a year earlier.

Cougars hold on for 80-75 win over St. Francis

from:Indiana University Kokomo

RUSSIAVILLE, Ind. – The Indiana University Kokomo men’s basketball team continues to learn and progress during its inaugural season, and this week’s lesson was...