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Tipton Judge Considering Validity of Kokomo Remonstrators’ Plea

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

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A hearing in Tipton County Wednesday tried to determine whether annexation opponents have enough remonstrance signatures to fight Kokomo’s attempts to annex.

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IT Company to Relocate to Kokomo, Create 400 Jobs

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

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An information technology company has announced it'll relocate from California to Kokomo, in the process creating more than 400 jobs. Kokomo's mayor says he hopes it's the start of a string of similar announcements.

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New Kokomo Fire Station Might Not Mean Job Callbacks

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

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New Kokomo Fire Station Might Not Mean Job Callbacks

Kokomo's mayor says he thinks even if the city builds a new fire station, he may not have to re-hire some firefighters he'd earlier laid off.

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Meeting Over a Beer? Sure, say “Ask The Mayor” Guests

Friday, July 31, 2009

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Meeting Over a Beer?  Sure, say “Ask The Mayor” Guests

President Barack Obama sat down Thursday night for a beer with two parties trying to work out a dispute. But does the tactic work if you're not the leader of the free world?

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Goodnight Meets With Metals Manufacturers on Trip to Italy

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

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Goodnight Meets With Metals Manufacturers on Trip to Italy

Following a trip to Italy, Kokomo Mayor Greg Goodnight says he met with other manufacturing companies than just a planned confab with automaker Fiat.

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Lost Chrysler Property Taxes Could Triple Kokomo Budget Cuts

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

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Lost Chrysler Property Taxes Could Triple Kokomo Budget Cuts

The City of Kokomo's budget could be crippled if it does not include almost $6 million in property tax revenue which would have been paid by Chrysler before the automaker went into bankruptcy proceedings.

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Kokomo Firefighter Layoffs Reveal Deep Divisions in City

Thursday, May 28, 2009

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Kokomo Firefighter Layoffs Reveal Deep Divisions in City

Mayor Goodnight's decision to lay off 12 firefighters has sparked fierce debate in the community. The Firefighters' Union President claims the firing puts Kokomo in violation of National Fire Protection Association requirements.

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Goodnight Hopes to Sell Unemployment to Fiat

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

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As he waits for word of resolution on agreements between Fiat and Chrysler and between General Motors and parts manufacturer Delphi, Kokomo Mayor Greg Goodnight says he's trying to find a silver -- or perhaps chrome -- lining to a 14.6% unemployment rate in his city.

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Kokomo Could Lose $2 Million in Property Tax Revenue

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

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A speed-up in the implementation of property tax caps could cost the city of Kokomo $2 million if the amendment containing the new language becomes law.

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Goodnight Tells Elis of Human Cost of Auto Restructuring

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

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A ruling by a New York bankruptcy judge is putting Kokomo's mayor in a tough spot.

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