While positive cases of COVID-19 in Howard County were trending upward earlier this month, they're now trending downward.

Gov. Eric Holcomb announced today Indiana will remain in Stage 4.5 for another 30 days, and the mask mandate will be extended through Sept. 25 as well.

The holiday season will look a little different this year, as We Care announced the cancellation of two longstanding fund raisers, the 28th annual Trim-a-Tree Festival and the 48th annual telethon. 

Since last Tuesday, cases of COVID-19 in Howard County have increased by 4.4 percent, about half the rate of the state increase of 8 percent.

On Monday, Indiana University Kokomo and Ivy Tech community college opened their doors for the fall semester, though the campuses look a little different this year.

Below are the arrests for Aug. 20 to 23. All arrested are considered innocent until proven guilty.

Ten more Howard County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, and 1,050 more people have statewide, according to the Indiana State Department of Health. 

Eight more Howard County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, and 955 more people have statewide, according to the Indiana State Department of Health today.

Two more Howard County residents have tested positive for COVID-19 in Howard County and 506 more people statewide, according to the Indiana State Department of Health today. 

The Indiana State Department of Health today reported six new cases of COVID-19 in Howard County and 850 new cases statewide.

The latest data from the Indiana State Department of Health today showed that 34 more Howard County residents had tested positive for COVID-19 since Friday.

Ten more Howard County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to 948, according to the Indiana State Department of Health.

Eighteen more Howard County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Indiana State Department of Health today. 

As the number of COVID-19 cases increases in Indiana, PETA has placed a billboard within chewing distance of Kroger town and several fast-food restaurants on the south end of town.

Seven more Howard County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, and 671 new cases were reported statewide, according to the Indiana State Department of Health today. 

Eight more Howard County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, and 884 new cases were reported statewide, according to the Indiana State Department of Health today. 

Howard County now has topped 900 cases of COVID-19, as 33 new cases of the virus have been reported since Friday, according to the Indiana State Department of Health. 

Indiana set a record for the second straight day for the number of cases of COVID-19 being reported. 

Since yesterday, 26 more Howard County residents have tested positive for COVID-19.

Five more Howard County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to 829 since testing began in March, according to the Indiana State Department of Health.

As the assistant football coach for Kokomo High School, Jason Spear’s coaching career has come full circle.

The Kokomo-Howard County Public Library asked the community what their favorite book what, and after reviewing the votes, KHCPL named “The Year We Left Home” by Jean Thompson as the 2020 Howard County Reads book.

The Howard County Historical Society is revving up for a new automotive-themed family event that will take place on the front lawn of the Seiberling Mansion.

An audit that was once a major campaign theme for the Mayor Tyler Moore administration is taking longer than expected.

How our lives have changed with little warning! We’re no longer eager to hear the latest news on television. Our being away from home for medical reasons only has been a total of seven times in the last 24 weeks. One doctor, knowing how much we fear COVID-19, has made it possible for us to s…

In 2017, the north end of Kokomo lost its only substantial grocery store, and not much has changed since then.

When Eric Steger won the Indiana Open last month, his victory wasn’t the only aspect that made the day special.

After redshirting last season for her first year at Miami University, 2019 Taylor High School graduate Taylor Boruff looks forward to getting on the court this winter under the direction of another Kokomo-native.

A Howard County nurse has extended her nursing skills to more than just people.

Fourteen more Howard County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the latest data from the Indiana State Department of Health. 

As the summer league seasons for UCT, Greentown, and Taylor Southeast come to an end, league presidents Chris Beatty, Troy Beachy, and Kirk Wiley reflect on the unusual year with shortened seasons, higher temperatures, and social distancing rules.

While more than 90 percent of Taylor School Corporation students had enrolled in in-person classes as of last week, the corporation is working to ensure those choosing virtual options will be held accountable for keeping up with the classwork.

Maconaquah School Corporation officially opened its doors for students and staff to return to school after a five-month break due to COVID-19.

The number of Howard County residents testing positive for COVID-19 continued to trend upward over the weekend.

Nine new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Howard County, along with one new death, according to the Indiana State Department of Health.

Fourteen more Howard County residents have tested positive for COVID-19 and 970 more people statewide, according to the Indiana State Department of Health today.

Indiana will remain in Stage 4.5 on the Indiana Back on Track plan through Aug. 27, according to Gov. Eric Holcomb during a press conference today.

The Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) is extremely proud of being an important contributor to the long-standing tradition of outstanding high school marching bands in Indiana, with nearly 200 schools participating in ISSMA marching band events each Fall. It is therefore with dee…

Seven more Howard County residents have tested positive for the COVID-19 since yesterday, and the Howard County Health Department reported no new deaths.

Thunder Fastpitch will be conducting open tryouts for its travel teams as listed below. If you are unable to attend at least one of the two tryout dates, you may contact Jim Clouse via e-mail (jrclouse@comcast.net), or by text message at 765-437-8904, to get set up for a private tryout.

There won’t be a gap in local COVID-19 testing once the state-funded facility in Foster Park closes.

The annual Strawberry Festival is sweetening up the square this Friday as organizers are preparing to dish out thousands of heaping servings of strawberry shortcake.

The city of Kokomo ratified contracts with both the Kokomo Fraternal Order of Police and Professional Firefighters of Kokomo, dishing out $1.5 million in raises and benefits to the departments.

Much to his surprise, Western senior Kyle Sanders scored a personal best of 26, 10-under par, at Chippendale Golf Course on the front-nine holes on Wednesday, July 15.