Also, police searching for missing woman; immunization clinic begins; Garry Hill to speak in Greentown
Hey Kokomo! We're bringing you a BRAND NEW costume 5K: The Halloween Hustle! If you got it – haunt it! This untimed, family-friendly 5K is full of treats for all ages. There will be a costume contest to win prizes, a Monster Mini run for kids 10 and under, a 5K that you can walk or run, and a post-run party that includes a candy crawl with our main vendor, ONE Church, food trucks, vendors, and music. You do not need to be a runner to join in on the fun. Strollers and walkers are welcome on the course. We’re dog-friendly, so your 4-legged friends can join, too. Costumes are encouraged but not required. So, get out your superhero capes, your princess tutu’s, or your animal onesies and join us for the Halloween Hustle.
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The Howard County Fire Chiefs Association has issued a county wide burn ban. This took effect on Oct. 8, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. and will remain in effect until the fire chiefs have decided that the risk of damaging fires has decreased.
According to Landen Bartley, president of the association, this decision was based on multiple factors, including the current dry conditions, the absence of rain in the near future, and the heavy fire load of unharvested crops.
The burn ban means, no outside burning of any kind is allowed.
Police searching for missing woman
On October 6, 2024, at approximately 12:59 a.m., Tara Morrison was captured on surveillance video at the CVS Pharmacy located at 2340 West Sycamore Street in Kokomo. Tara is described as a white female, approximately 5'7" tall, weighing 135 pounds, with long red hair. At the time she was last seen, Tara was wearing a long-sleeved gray shirt and pink leggings, with her hair styled in a bun on top of her head.
Tara left the CVS parking lot in an unidentified make and model SUV. Her family has filed a missing person report with the Kokomo Police Department expressing concerns for her safety.
The Kokomo Police Department is actively investigating this case and ask assistance from the public that may lead to locating Tara. If anyone has seen or has any information regarding Tara's whereabouts or the vehicle she entered, please reach out to the Kokomo Police Department at (765) 456-7017. You can always report tips anonymously by downloading the "Kokomo PD" mobile app from the iOS or Google Play stores. You can also text a tip to us by texting TIPKPD, then a space, and then your tip, and send it to 847411.