On January 26, 2012, at approximately 11:33a.m., officers of the Kokomo Police Department responded to the area of Apperson and Taylor Streets in reference to a possible battery victim.  Upon Officer’s arrival, they found a 48 year-old man identified as Argena Williams suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to his head.  Williams was transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries.  Approximately ten minutes later, police responded to the 400 blk. of N. Purdum in regards to a 9-1-1 report of a gunshot victim. Officers located a female identified as 40 year-old Miriam Mallory suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to her head.  Mallory was transported to a local hospital by ambulance. 

For 2011 the City of Kokomo spent $2.45 million less than its annual budget for the year. Every year since Kokomo Mayor Goodnight took office, the city has spent less than appropriated by the Common Council.  

Van Taylor, Kokomo Rescue Mission Director was presented with the City of Kokomo’s Faith and Community in Action award for 2012. Kokomo Mayor Greg Goodnight announced the honor Monday morning during the annual Prayer and Action Breakfast.

CQ Press, a leading publisher of books, directories and reference publications focusing on U.S. government affairs, released its annual City Crime Rankings for 2011 – 2012. In the report, Kokomo ranked 45^th out of 405 U.S. cities for safest places to live.