Members of the Professional Firefighters Union Local 396 have officially voted to ratify the City of Kokomo’s contract offer.

The new contract is effective immediately and expires on December 31, 2020. It includes a 1% pay raise for the remainder of 2018, and a 1% pay raise each year in 2019 and 2020. The contract also includes a $900 monthly stipend for retirees. Additionally, the contract includes revisions to the insurance plans for current firefighters, and a revised sick leave plan among other items. Read More

The City of Kokomo’s Police Department is now accepting applications for its Youth Police Academy that is being offered for youths in grades 6^th, 7^th and 8^th.  The Youth Police Academy is a one week program designed to teach teens about police work, and in turn, establish positive relationships between the police department and the city’s youth.  Participants will attend a mock police academy where they will learn about various aspects of law enforcement duties through hands-on activities, role-plays, team building exercises, and field trips. The one week course is scheduled to begin Monday, June 18th, through Friday, June22, 2018 and will be held daily from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  There is no cost to attend and lunch will be provided to participants, but class size is limited. Read More

LOOKING FOR WORK? ENJOY WORKING OUTSIDE? Temporary Seasonal Laborers Needed Now Hiring for the 2018 Season. Rate of pay varies per position $10.00 - $12.00 per hour. May – September Read More

Green Cubes Technology has announced plans to expand its full-time workforce from 16 to 87 employees by 2021. The global company will build a new 20,000 square foot facility on Pipeline Way, on Kokomo’s south side.

Green Cubes Technology was established in 1986 and has global operations in Malaysia, Taiwan, India, and China. The company develops and manufactures advanced battery power systems for leading global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).

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