Kokomo Tribune

DETROIT -- Chrysler Group LLC will draw aggressively on Fiat small-engine technology to make its smaller vehicles more appealing, but the partnership will not accelerate Chrysler's development of its first mass-market hybrid and plug-in electric passenger cars. Full Story »

Police said three Kokomo teens are lucky to be unhurt after a shooting incident early Sunday morning. A fight at a prom after-party may have led to the incident, that left a Dodge Durango riddled with bullets and police looking for suspects. Full Story »

City of Kokomo officials announced Monday plans to start an “in-house” doctor’s clinic for city employees, offering free doctor visits and prescription medication. Full Story »

A Miami County man was jailed on multiple felony charges after his arrest early Saturday morning, the Indiana State Police reported Monday. Hector Blanco, 34, reportedly led state trooper Mike Lorona on a short car chase before Blanco crashed and continued to flee on foot. Full Story »

It took the Information Systems Department for Howard County about 30 minutes to determine an e-mail requesting information from county employees was a phishing expedition. Full Story »

Veterans from all branches of the military gathered at City Hall to kickoff the first observance of Military Appreciation Days in Kokomo. Throughout the week, 38 local businesses will offer various discounts to those who served in the military. Full Story »

Police said three Kokomo teens are lucky to be unhurt after a shooting incident early Sunday morning. A fight at a Kokomo High School prom after-party may have led to the incident, which left a Dodge Durango riddled with bullets and police looking for suspects. Full Story »

WASHINGTON (AP) — Don't look for the Senate to quickly follow the House on health care overhaul. A government health insurance plan included in the House bill is unacceptable to a few Democratic moderates who hold the balance of power in the Senate. Full Story »

A pilot, a paramedic and a nurse walked across the roof of Howard Regional Health System and climbed into a helicopter with a red, white and blue LIFELINE banner painted on the side. Full Story »

Congressmen Dan Burton and Joe Donnelly voted along party lines in the House of Representatives’ vote on health care reform this weekend, according to statements from their offices. Full Story »

Fundraising festival on display this week at Kokomo Mall. Eighty Christmas trees and wreaths line the main hallway of the Kokomo Mall, spanning the distance between Elder-Beerman and JC Penney department stores. Full Story »

Plan includes an art gallery and classrooms. A proposed arts and sculpture center is the key component of a comprehensive plan for Kokomo’s downtown area. Full Story »

David Inskeep may have dredged up a mess when he went “mucking” for old tires in the Wildcat Creek this summer. Full Story »

Focus remains on training workers, improving efficiency. LAFAYETTE — The Region 4 Workforce Board is working on a strategy to help the 14-county area better position itself for the economic recovery. Full Story »

Seminar teaches area businesses how to be energy efficient. Saving energy saves money, and saving money saves jobs. That’s the message Bill Bissmeyer brought to the B&B Energy Seminar: Energy/Cost Saving Opportunities for Commercial and Municipal Facilities. Full Story »

With State Rep. Ron Herrell, D-Kokomo, facing a strong re-election challenge from Republican Kokomo Common Councilman Mike Karickhoff, pressure has been building on Chuck Sosbe to bow out of the primary. Full Story »

Before the news of the Fort Hood, Texas, shooting rampage hit the TV news Thursday, William Hamrick had already been told of the horrific event by his son, Pfc. Scott Hamrick, who witnessed the attack. Full Story »

Congressman one of three Indiana undecideds Friday. Hoosiers have known for weeks that Indiana’s Republican congressional delegation won’t vote for health-care reform, but they’re still waiting to hear what the Democrats will do. Full Story »

Home foreclosures in Howard County are decreasing after sheriff’s sales spiked during the summer. It was good news for local real estate experts Friday, the same day Congress passed an extension on the first-time home buyers tax credit. Full Story »

KILLEEN, Texas — Neighbors who lived in the same apartment complex with Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan say he was kind, friendly and generous — a far different portrait of a man authorities say gunned down 13 people in cold blood at Fort Hood on Thursday. Full Story »

Congress’ decision to extend the credit for first-time homebuyers is expected to be good news for the local real estate market. The U.S. House and Senate voted to extend — and expand — the program until April 30. It was previously scheduled to end Nov. 30. Full Story »

TEMPLE, Texas — A doctor at a hospital where several of the wounded from the shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas, were taken says some patients are still at risk of dying. Full Story »

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels has announced a series of spending cuts and other steps designed to offset a continuing multimillion dollar decline in state revenues. Full Story »

FORT HOOD, Texas — Soldiers who witnessed the shooting rampage at Fort Hood that left 13 people dead reported that the gunman shouted “Allahu Akbar!” before opening fire, the base commander said Friday. Full Story »

With the family of Abby Rethlake standing by, Howard County Prosecutor James Fleming announced Thursday the arrests of four people allegedly involved in the April 5, 2008, shooting death of Rethlake and the serious injury of her friend, Morgan Vetter. Full Story »