NEWS

IU Kokomo selects new nursing class
08/28/2026

Students welcomed in traditional induction ceremony

Data center restrictions advanced by council
08/27/2026

Community continues its opposition, calling for greater limits

KPD seeking accreditation renewal
08/25/2026

This article is sponsored by the Community Foundation Serving Howard, Clinton, and Carroll Counties. Planned giving might sound complicated, but there’s more flexibility than you think. From bequests and beneficiary designations to charitable gift annuities and other giving strategies, planned gifts can take many forms depending on your goals.

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SPORTS

The year the Wildkat went missing
08/26/2026

Haworth’s 1975 heist avenged by Kokomo’s win in basketball sectional

Building more than football players
08/25/2026

Kokomo Klaws teaching discipline, accountability, respect

The life and times of Chuck McCoskey
08/19/2026

A look back at the life of one of Kokomo High School’s athletic heroes

Features

The oldest people in Howard County Cemeteries
08/28/2026

Lecture highlighted local historical figures for nation’s 250th birthday

Night of Hope fills the park
08/26/2026

Overdose awareness event brings community together to renew commitment to recovery

Dance and decorate at Sneaker Ball
08/25/2026

This article is sponsored by the Community Foundation Serving Howard, Clinton, and Carroll Counties. Planned giving might sound complicated, but there’s more flexibility than you think. From bequests and beneficiary designations to charitable gift annuities and other giving strategies, planned gifts can take many forms depending on your goals.

Obituaries

Obituaries, August 29, 2026
08/28/2026

Sarah Elizabeth Smith, Sonja Lavonne Hanawalt, Joyce Mae (Mount) Fields, Martha A. “Marty” Meng, Larry Joe Hight, Alberta Lee Meadors, Rebecca Maroney

Obituaries, August 27, 2026
08/27/2026

Janet “Sue” Martin, Norma Jean Cochran, Jacqueline “Jackie” S. Kelly, Richard V. Bradley

Obituaries, August 26, 2026
08/26/2026

Carol A. Richards, Judy K. Ward, Norma Pauline Fearnow, Sonya Sue Smith, Daniel Richard Gibbs, Lorita Jane “Lori” Kniesly, MaryAnn (Hamrick) Dubiel

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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!