NEWS

What's Happening This Week? - Sept. 6-12, 2026
09/06/2026

Click below to see events taking place in Kokomo, Howard County, and the surrounding area from Sept. 6-12, 2026!

IU Kokomo hands out teaching awards
09/04/2026

Faculty applauded for excellence in instruction, research

Chariot to hold blood drives
09/03/2026

This summer, the American Red Cross declared the second-ever national blood supply crisis. To help combat this crisis, Chariot Automotive Group (CAG) will host two blood drives in September and December at their Button Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealership in Kokomo.

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SPORTS

Comets outgun Northwestern
09/08/2026

Friendly football rivalry goes to Eastern, 49-20

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

Features

Up, up, and away again
09/09/2026

Silver Birch brings hot air balloon rides back for second year

Coming Soon to a Place Near You
09/06/2026

Click below to see events taking place in Kokomo, Howard County, and the surrounding area from Sept. 13, 2026, and beyond!

Ivy Tech holds Dueling Pianos fundraiser
09/04/2026

This article is brought to you by the Kokomo Downtown Farmers Market. The heat is still here, and so is the Market! We’ll be rolling out the red carpet for you this Saturday from 9 a.m. until noon at the corner of Mulberry and Washington streets. Now is always the best time to stop by and pick up some of the best and freshest produce, meat, and baked goods our artisans have to offer!

Obituaries

Obituaries, September 9, 2026
09/09/2026

Judith May Guerre, Jerry Wayne Tolerson, Harry Wayne Rakestraw, Helen Louise Morgan, Brod Silence, Sarah Kathryn Gittings, Stephen Carroll Schlegel, Franklin E. Hines Jr., Victoria L. Whaley

Obituaries, September 8, 2026
09/08/2026

Linda Carol Creason, John G. Hursh, Joseph T. Kennedy, Jr., Terry Thomas Tribby, Leroy Parton, Holly Elaine Abdelhak, Roberta L. Rosenogle, Marvin T. “Tim” Nash

Obituaries, September 4, 2026
09/04/2026

Linda “Sue” Metcalf, Robert G. Sawyer, Kathleen Joanne Vahle, Robert J. Myers Sr., Mary Lou (Babb) West, Nikolai Allen Isham, Shelia Ellison Durfey

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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!