Howard County Magistrate Plan Passes Indiana House

The Indiana House has passed a bill that would allow Howard County to appoint a magistrate to ease the stress in the local court system. Local officials say a magistrate could reduce the Howard County jail’s population

Kokomo Apartment Project Receives Approval

The Kokomo Plan Commission has approved plans for an apartment complex just north of the downtown that will provide 51 units. The four-story affordable-housing project on North Washington Street received earlier approval from the Kokomo City Council.

Ford Recalling F-150 Pickup Trucks

Ford is recalling more than a million F-150 pickup trucks because the transmission can suddenly downshift into first gear. Included are F-150s from 2011 through 2013 with six-speed, automatic transmissions.   Ford says a glitch with the truck’s

Are Refunds Smaller This Year?

Some taxpayers are complaining that their income tax refunds are smaller this year under the new Republican tax law. But appearances can be deceiving. Tax experts say those taxpayers probably had less money withheld from their paychecks