Coroner reports sharp decline in overdoses and unveils LOSS outreach program
Feb 25, 2026
Kosciusko County coroner Tyler Huffer reported overdose deaths fell from 28 to 11 year‑over‑year and announced the county's new LOSS (Local Outreach for Suicide Survivors) program to proactively reach survivors and at‑risk people, including plans for veterans outreach.
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Kosciusko County coroner Tyler Huffer told commissioners the county recorded 11 overdose deaths last year compared with 28 previously, a reduction he described as a major improvement. Huffer credited local efforts and said the coroner's office will continue to work on prevention and response.
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