What's Happening This Week?
08/09/2026
Events taking place in Kokomo, Howard County, and the surrounding community from Aug. 9-15, 2026
NEWS
IU Kokomo jump-starting its students
08/07/2026
Groups Scholars offers head start to college success
Smiles for Vets on Sept. 11
08/06/2026
The sound of banjos, fiddles, and mandolins will echo across western Howard County once again this August as the Winding Creek Music Festival returns. But there’s something wandering in the woods this year.
SPORTS
Running his way into history
08/05/2026
Kenny Bennett competed in top marathons after high school and still runs at 60
IU Kokomo hosts annual golf outing
08/03/2026
More than 100 enjoy day as Cossell Insurance takes top spot
Little Dribblers big on fundamentals
07/24/2026
Carver's youth basketball program laying the foundation for the future
Features
Coming Soon to a Place Near You
08/09/2026
🚁 Take Your Career to New Heights with FAA Drone Certification!
On the other side of the storm
08/07/2026
The change you've prayed for often takes place after the crisis
Howard County Reads names books, author
08/06/2026
The sound of banjos, fiddles, and mandolins will echo across western Howard County once again this August as the Winding Creek Music Festival returns. But there’s something wandering in the woods this year.
Obituaries
Obituaries, August 7, 2026
08/07/2026
Beverly Joyce (Lambert) Schnepp, Laverne Glen McQuiston, Amy Cathleen Clark
Obituaries, August 6, 2026
08/06/2026
Dewey L. Bates Jr., John Richard (Dick) Ronk
Obituaries, August 5, 2026
08/05/2026
Lawrence “Larry” Robert Darlin, Danny Kaye Davis, Gary Gene Deavers, Mattie Gayle Patterson, Jeremy Calvin Heilman, Scott Beatty, Rev. Carl Siktberg
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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!
From our Readers
08/07/2026
On the other side of the storm
The change you've prayed for often takes place after the crisis
08/07/2026
IU Kokomo jump-starting its students
Groups Scholars offers head start to college success
08/03/2026
Thanks for helping CAM
A letter to the editor from Rev. Ruth Lawson, interim executive director