Kokomo Tribune

The Kokomo Tribune is located in the heart of Kokomo, Indiana, USA, and is part of Community Newspaper Holdings Inc. This daily publication has a notable history, having been recognized by the Audit Bureau of Circulation for achieving the highest market penetration in the country for eight consecutive years during the 1970s. In 1994, it received the prestigious Century Business Award from the state. More recently, in 2006, the Tribune won an award from the Suburban Newspaper Association for its outstanding online initiatives, which include video, audio, and audio slide shows featured on kokomotribune.com.

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Smoke from growing New Jersey wildfire to affect air quality in the New York City area

1 day ago | kokomotribune.com | Bruce Shipkowski

CHATSWORTH, N.J. (AP) — A fast-moving wildfire engulfing part of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens was expected grow Thursday, with smoke affecting the air quality in the New York City area before rain arrives this week, authorities said. Higher-than-normal pollution levels were expected Thursday in New York City, Rockland and Westchester counties, and in Long Island's Nassau and Suffolk counties, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation advised Wednesday.
New Habitat house going up on city's south east side

1 day ago | kokomotribune.com | Kim Dunlap

Sabrina Van Ness still remembers the day last July that she said changed her life. The Kokomo mother of four had just gotten off work when the phone rang, and her face must have given away her excitement. kAm“|J >@> D2:5[ ‘(92E’D 8@:?8 @?n’” '2? }6DD E@=5 E96 %C:3F?6] “$96 D2:5[ ‘(92E’D HC@?8 H:E9 E96 <:5Dn’ p?5 x H2D =:<6[ ‘|@>[ H6 8@E D6=64E65] ]]] (6 8@E E96 ?6IE w23:E2E 9@FD6]’”k^Am kAmxE’D 366? 2 =@?8 AC@46DD 7@C '2?
Marguerite Casey Foundation dips into endowment to grant out $130M this year

2 days ago | kokomotribune.com | Thalia Beaty

The Marguerite Casey Foundation plans to significantly increase donations this year to $130 million to help nonprofits respond to policy changes from the Trump administration, especially federal funding cuts and what it calls threats to the independence of civil society organizations.
Tri-Central names new superintendent

2 days ago | kokomotribune.com | Spencer Durham

SHARPSVILLE — After an extended search, Tri-Central Community Schools has its next superintendent. Andrew Larson was named superintendent at Monday’s school board meeting. Larson is a retired superintendent from Illinois. kAmw6 DA6?E E96 =2DE `c J62CD 2D DFA6C:?E6?56?E 7@C r@>>F?:EJ &?:E $49@@= s:DEC:4E f :? %@=@?@[ x==:?@:D[ 2 CFC2= D49@@= 5:DEC:4E D@FE9 @7 r92>A2:8?[ 23@FE EH:46 E96 D:K6 2D %C:\r6?EC2=] {2CD@?
Charges dismissed in 2006 Rouse murder case

2 days ago | kokomotribune.com | Kim Dunlap

Charges against a man accused in the 2006 homicide of 20-year-old Chad Rouse have been dismissed. Kevin Maddox had been facing charges of murder; robbery resulting in serious bodily injury, a Class A felony; and conspiracy to commit robbery resulting in serious bodily injury, a Class B felony, according to court records.
BASEBALL: Panthers belt Berries to push division streak to 31

2 days ago | kokomotribune.com | Bryan Gaskins

RUSSIAVILLE — Western has set the standard in Hoosier Conference baseball this decade. The Panthers won the East Division in 2022, ‘23 and ‘24 and took conference titles in ‘23 and ‘24. Conference newcomer Logansport took its first shot at Western’s dominance on Tuesday, but the Panthers more than met the challenge. kAm%96 r=2DD bp }@] d\C2?<65 !2?E96CD 362E E96 q6CC:6D g\` E@ 6IE6?5 E96:C 5:G:D:@?
Brian Howey column: Braun wins property tax battle, but at a high cost

4 days ago | kokomotribune.com | Brian Howey

INDIANAPOLIS — It’s not unusual for a rookie governor’s top legislative priority to pass by a razor-thin margin. In 1973, Gov. Doc Bowen’s property tax reforms passed the Indiana Senate by one vote. In 2006, first-term Gov. Mitch Daniels’ Major Moves initiative cleared the House by a similar margin. kAmv@G] |:<6 qC2F?’D “9:DE@C:4 AC@A6CEJ E2I C6=:67” A2DD65 E96 $6?2E6 :? 2 af\aa G@E6 62C=J %F6D52J >@C?:?8[ E9@F89 96 =@DE `a #6AF3=:42? G@E6D] %96 5:776C6?46 :D E92E q@H6?
Cass County woman has welcomed cyclists for decades as they cross the nation

4 days ago | kokomotribune.com | James Bennett III

LOGANSPORT — Frances Kiser has opened her doors to complete strangers for decades. Her home is on the Northern Tier Bicycle Route, which takes cyclists from Washington to Maine. A sign leading up to her driveway lets people know they’re at the right farm.
Amish Cook: Gloria tells the children stories about Daniel to commemorate the anniversary of his death

4 days ago | kokomotribune.com | Gloria Yoder

April 4 marked three years my husband was called home to Heaven. After he passed, there were many new things to sift through, some minor, some major, and some I would never have imagined, but all marked the beginning of a new stage for all of us. How vividly I recall that first summer and how I resisted the thought of finding a new normal without Daniel. “How could it be right to go on without him?” I wondered again, then again and again.
The Classic Man at the Meadows in Terre Haute now has a barber shop

5 days ago | kokomotribune.com | David Kronke

TERRE HAUTE — Tony Brewer Sr. has made the most of his small business grant from the United Way of the Wabash Valley. In December, UWWV distributed $1.5 million to 26 small-business owners, including Brewer’s Classic Man Fine Men’s Clothing Store in the Meadow Shopping Center, which received $98,000 for sales training and store expansion, including the addition of a barber shop.