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NEWS

Locomotive Solar gets a pass … this time

01/21/2026

Unannounced road closure incenses emergency responders

Police looking for hit-skipper

01/21/2026

Also, The Wyman Group offering $25,000 in grants; SBA offering loans for drought losses

Humane Society picks a new leader

01/20/2026

This article is brought to you by Blye’s Bridal Loft. Weren’t able to make it to our Marie Ike launch?? That’s ok…we invite you to watch it here on The Kokomo Lantern!

SPORTS

Lady Kats tame the Tigers

01/15/2026

Kokomo prevails over NW, 66-27

Girl grapplers advance to state

01/12/2026

Eight area wrestlers headed to Indy for finals

How would you rate your deer season?

01/10/2026

The extended Fields family found success during the 2025 deer seasons

Features

Thankful for the legacy of Dr. King

01/19/2026

Who would continue forward, knowing death might await them?

VFW honors students, officers

01/17/2026

Law enforcement, firefighter, teacher of the year named along with top area scholars

IU Kokomo names top scholars

01/16/2026

Fall dean’s list, chancellor’s list, honor academic achievement

Obituaries

Obituaries, January 21, 2026

01/21/2026

Lehmon Herston Hale, Lenora ‘Nori’ Jean Boyd, Timothy “Tim” Michael Farkas, Mary Katherine Peel, Dianne Joyce Roach, William James “Billy” Thompson Jr., Meladene “Melody” Williams, Barbara Jane Harlow

Obituaries, January 20, 2026

01/20/2026

Gary Dale Cunningham, Daniel Lane Sprinkle, Luther “David” Bledsoe, Thomas N. Horton, Rickie Joe Worley, Candese “Candy” Carol (Cain) Glisson, Jerry Wayne Brazzel, Beverly Kay Snow, Rick Alan Johnson

Obituaries, January 19, 2026

01/19/2026

John Dennis Lawler

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LANTERN PODCASTS

The Unveiling at Blye's Bridal Loft

01/13/2026

It's The Unveiling! Blye's Bridal Loft has a new, exclusive line of bridal dresses available only at Blye's. Offered under the label Marie Ike, these fashions won't be found online or in any stores nearby. In sizes from 0 to 30, these gowns run from the demure to the slightly spicy, from the traditional white and creme to the bolder lavender and gold. And they all were on display at The Unveiling event on Jan. 8.

The Veil: December 23, 2025 -- NYE formals

12/24/2025

This week, Heather and April show off some smart styles for those in search of a dress for New Year's Eve. Check out these affordable formals, perfect for ringing in 2026. Blye's Bridal Loft will be open Sat., Dec. 27, from noon until 4 p.m., Tue., Dec. 30, from noon until 6 p.m., and Wed., Dec. 31, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Catch new episodes of The Veil and review past episodes of the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network.

The Veil, December 16, 2025: Something Big Is Brewing!

12/16/2025

This week, the ladies of The Veil drop a few breadcrumbs about something big coming to Blye's Bridal Loft in January 2026! What could it be? They only give hints, but more information is coming soon! Don't miss this episode, and make sure you catch upcoming episodes of The Veil on the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network!