Homicide investigation
An early morning fight led to a man's death Tuesday morning. Kokomo Police Department responded to a report of an unresponsive man at 1729 Dodge Street; when they arrived police saw 32-year-old Jay West lying on the ground with a stab wound on his left side. West was transported to Community Howard Regional Health, where he was pronounced dead. Police investigations unveiled West was in an altercation with Luther Riddell when Riddelll allegedly pulled a knife on West. Riddell was arrested for murder and remains in Howard County Criminal Justice Center.
Norman Bridwell dies
New snow plow for INDOT
INDOT is preparing to tackle winter weather a little harder this season with a new two-lane plow. The plow attaches to snow truck from the back and swings out into the next lane — with the help of hydraulics to cover both lanes of INDOT roadways. Although the plow will increase plowing efficiency, it could hold up traffic since it takes over both lanes.
