Fire department honors one of its own
Glenn Kenworthy commemorated on anniversary of USS Indianapolis sinking
Ex-KPD officer charged with sexual assault
Sinmi Asomuyide indicted by federal grand jury July 24
Sheriff makes narcotics arrest
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KPD busts retail theft ring
Investigators with the Kokomo Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Section and Digital Crimes Unit have been investigating organized retail thefts occurring at local department stores. Detectives have been partnering with local loss prevention teams and corporate Organized Retail Crime investigators.
Police searching for hit-skipper
On July 22, 2025, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Kokomo Police Department worked an accident at the intersection of Markland and Berkley. The suspect vehicle left the scene and has substantial damage to right rear passenger side. The vehicle is possibly a white 2003 Hyundai Sonata.
National Night Out Aug. 5
On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, some neighborhoods throughout Kokomo are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the 42nd Annual National Night Out (NAO) crime and drug prevention event. National Night Out, which is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watches and co-sponsored by the Kokomo Police Department will involve more than 17,000 communities from all 50 states, as well as U.S. territories.
City rehabbing airport runway
A complete rehabilitation of Runway 5/23 at the Kokomo Municipal Airport is scheduled to begin this summer, made possible by significant funding support from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This project, originally planned to be completed in phases over several years, can now be finished entirely during the current construction season due to the FAA's commitment. The total cost of the project is $8,179,676.67.
Kokomo's Rising Star is crowned
Rhine Hall singing competition results in Makenzie Bashore finishing on top
Stellantis warns of tariff losses
Company projected to lose $2.7 billion in first half of 2025
Inmate attempts suicide in jail
On July 18, 2025, at approximately 2:33 p.m., correctional officers with the Howard County Sheriff’s Office requested an ambulance for an unconscious and unresponsive male inmate.
Duke Energy prepares for potential severe storms
Duke Energy is monitoring forecasts and preparing for potential severe weather, including strong thunderstorms and damaging winds, that may bring widespread outages to its Indiana service territory this weekend.
KPD nabs another child porn suspect
On July 1, 2025, an investigation was initiated pertaining to possession of child sexual abuse material (child pornography). Following the initiation of this investigation, Detectives with the Kokomo Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Section, Digital Crimes Unit, Indiana State Police, and Indiana Internet Crimes Against Child Task Force (ICAC) continued with this investigation.
Health department holds walk-in immunization clinic
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Carver, Curtain Call add 'A' to STEM
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Kokomo man arrested for possession of child porn
On July 7, 2025, an investigation was initiated pertaining to possession of child sexual abuse material (child pornography).
Food Finders warns shortages ahead
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Kokomo man dies in vehicle crash
On Monday, July 14, 2025, at approximately 12:06 p.m., deputies with the Howard County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Greentown Police Department were dispatched to the area of County Road 300 South and County Road 600 East in response to a report of a single-vehicle rollover crash. Initial reports indicated the occupant was unresponsive inside the vehicle.
KFD honors USS Indianapolis victim
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Community Howard focuses on breast health
First Friday Lunch and Learn returns on Aug. 1
Lilly scholarship application open now
The 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application is now available in Howard County through the Community Foundation of Howard County. The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program (LECSP) will provide 147 scholarships statewide and two in Howard County. LECSP scholarships may be used for otherwise unreimbursed full tuition, required fees, and a special allocation of up to $900 per year.
IU Kokomo sends pair to summit
Indiana University Kokomo thought leaders to share expertise at the first-ever IU Economic Development Summit
Defenbaugh to close for a month
Defenbaugh Road, between Belmont Street and the tunnel under Defenbaugh on the Haynes International property, will close for NIPSCO to perform a gas main relocation.
Mr. Kingston returns July 25-26
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Cotswold Hills is underwater
Residents plead county commissioners for help with drainage