http://www.kokomotribune.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:41:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/local/local_story_185194128.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/local/local_story_185194128.html Rain washed out several area fireworks displays Saturday night. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:40:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/local/local_story_185213903.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/local/local_story_185213903.html Soaring vertically up in the sky then rocketing down into a roll is how Mike Wild feels the most comfortable. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:37:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/local/local_story_185213711.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/local/local_story_185213711.html Kokomo city officials said the money spent on legal bills during the past 17 months will ultimately pay off for taxpayers through lower employee costs and a broader tax base. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:33:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/local/local_story_185213415.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/local/local_story_185213415.html When local elected officials learned Chrysler LLC would not pay $12.2 million in personal property taxes this year, some hoped for a state loan. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:34:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/local/local_story_185213528.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/local/local_story_185213528.html Money can be a great motivator.For 13 Kokomo residents, it was one of the motivators to lose weight in a challenge offered by local wellness coaches John and Sandy Pulis. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:07:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/local/local_story_184220751.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/local/local_story_184220751.html Kokomo city and Howard County officials are looking for new revenues, possibly in the form of money from various traffic violations.Kokomo city attorney Derek Sublette said this week the city and county are currently discussing the possibility of rewriting local ordinances to include infractions like speeding tickets. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:02:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/local/local_story_184220424.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/local/local_story_184220424.html As the Independence Day picnics and celebrations get under way, anyone who plans to include fireworks in their festivities should remember safety is first.To ensure a safe Fourth of July, emergency officials remind people of the new laws regarding fireworks. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:01:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/local/local_story_184220154.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/local/local_story_184220154.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:00:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/local/local_story_184220039.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/local/local_story_184220039.html Depending on what county a field is located in, local farmers are either experiencing average crop growth or waiting for a change in weather conditions.Crops in Howard and Hamilton counties were reported mostly on schedule as of Thursday, but in Tipton County, it’s a different story. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:58:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/local/local_story_184215940.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/local/local_story_184215940.html Kathleen Ligocki is still happy to work in the automotive industry, even with the current downturn.Ligocki, who graduated from Indiana University Kokomo in 1978, is CEO of GS Motors, based in Mexico, and has worked in the automotive industry for 30 years. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:46:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/local/local_story_183224601.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/local/local_story_183224601.html After serving more than six years of a 150-year prison sentence, Steven Thomas of Greentown is a free man. At least for now.Thomas, 54, was released from prison last week after new evidence in the case prompted a judge to grant a post conviction relief and overturn his conviction. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:44:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/local/local_story_183224455.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/local/local_story_183224455.html TIPTON — Before the barbecues and fireworks begin Saturday, more than 100 people are expected to gather in Tipton City Park to protest taxes.Tipton resident Jocelyn Lynch has organized a Taxed Enough Already Party for 3 p.m. Saturday at the park’s gazebo. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:15:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/local/local_story_183221551.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/local/local_story_183221551.html As the employees of Chrysler Group LLC return this week after plants were shuttered for almost two months, apparently hard feelings still linger with Indiana Treasurer Richard Mourdock and the Auburn Hills, Mich.-automaker. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:14:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/local/local_story_183221449.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/local/local_story_183221449.html American taxpayers could be given access to documents surrounding the Delphi Corp.’s attempt to move pensions for salaried retirees to a federal pension agency. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:13:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/local/local_story_183221401.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/local/local_story_183221401.html There are those who say the pulpit and politics shouldn’t mix, but that opinion didn’t appear to predominate at Thursday’s Tea Party Rally at the Howard County Courthouse.