KOKOMO — As the family of Howard County Deputy Carl Koontz prepares to the lay the fallen officer to rest, the deputy’s 8-month-old son, Noah, is on the minds of many.

HOWARD COUNTY — Howard County and Fourth Congressional District Republican Chairman Craig Dunn announced today that Howard County will conduct the first United States Senate debate between the Republican primary candidates 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at the Pastariffic Restaurant, 3001 S. Webster St., Kokomo. Republican Senate Candidates Eric Holcomb, U.S. Representative Marlin Stutsman and …read more.

Police are currently searching for a potentially dangerous subject throughout surrounding counties. An attempt to locate was just placed by Howard County Sheriff’s Department for Gary Francis Perkins, 49, Kokomo. According to HCSD Lt. Kurt Goerges, Perkins is believed to be armed and dangerous. HCSD is unsure of his motives. Perkins is believed to be …read more.

KOKOMO, Ind. (AP) — Central Indiana health officials have completed investigating a case of tuberculosis in Kokomo after testing 800 people for the disease. The Kokomo Tribune reported that Howard County health officials said Thursday that a local woman who had tested positive for TB has been released from isolation. Nursing coordinator Kathy Oldaker says the …read more.