Kokomo welcomes new smoothie and tea store
A new smoothie and tea store is set to open in downtown Kokomo. According to The Kokomo Tribune, Healthy Kokomo will be serving meal replacement protein shakes which have 21 vitamins and minerals and 300 calories or
Inteplast Group preps new northwest Indiana facility
Integrated plastics manufacturer Inteplast Group plans to expand capacity in a newly-acquired northwest Indiana facility. The group’s AmTopp division will increase capacity of its stretch film manufacturing by investing $20 million to add two lines in their
St. Vincent expanding central Indiana services
St. Vincent Indiana is expanding services at its St. Vincent Neighborhood Hospital locations in central Indiana. The health system says, beginning today, the facilities will offer 24/7 urgent care services in an effort to create a “one-stop
Jobs report shows June spike
The latest jobs report is out. Payroll growth rebounded sharply in June, as the U.S. economy added 224,000 jobs, well above the 165,000 expected for the month. It’s the best gain since January. The unemployment rate edged
IDNR warns of carp invasion
A carp invasion is upon us. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources reports two Black Carp were caught on the Ohio River about 10 miles downstream of the state line in June. This has people worried because
River Kitty Cat Cafe hits 300th adoption
River Kitty Cat Cafe hit a major milestone Friday. WFIE reports the cafe on Main Street in downtown celebrated its 300th cat adoption in partnership with the Vanderburgh Humane Society (VHS). The adopted cat was described as
Police: man uses doggy door to steal truck
A man is facing theft charges after using a doggy door to steal a truck. The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department said an intoxicated man snuck through a doggy door of a house to steal a vehicle. He
CDC: dog treats might be making you sick
The treats you’re feeding your dog could be making you sick. Forty-five people, including three from Indiana, have been infected with salmonella since November, according to the Center for Disease Control. The CDC believes the outbreak is
Kokomo launches free bike-share program
Kokomo has begun a free bike sharing program. Known as Koko-Go Free Ride, based at 307 S. Main St., includes 24 adult bikes, four children bikes, tag-along attachments and one tandem bike, according to The Kokomo Tribune.
Fairmount township trustee accused of theft
Fairmount Township Trustee Sheila Metzger is being accused of using taxpayer money to help herself and relatives, according to The Chronicle Tribune. A special investigation report, released by the Indiana State Board of Accounts, states that Metzger