NEWS

YMCA unveils Rehab and Recovery Studio Nov. 24
11/22/2025

The Kokomo Family YMCA will unveil its brand-new Rehab and Recovery Studio on Monday, Nov. 24, at noon. Located on the second floor of the YMCA facility at 114 N. Union St.

State police nab fleeing suspect
11/21/2025

State trooper vehicle chase ends in crash, arrest at Main and Harrison

Sheriff increasing holiday patrols
11/20/2025

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SPORTS

IU Kokomo athletes compete at nationals
11/20/2025

Indiana University Kokomo athletes will be in the national spotlight this weekend, competing in NAIA championships.

Taylor squeaks out a win
11/19/2025

Eastern girls fall to county basketball rivals, 54-52

Cougars prowl to ninth conference title
11/17/2025

IUK volleyball powerhouse demolishes River States Conference as NAIA awaits

Features

Kokomo Voices for America’s 250th
11/22/2025

This article is brought to you by the Kokomo Family YMCA. Our annual Turkey Trot 5K is in FIVE DAYS, so come run the race before you stuff your face! Join us next Thursday and combat those holiday calories while you have fun walking or running our scenic course. It’s a timed, family-friendly race and every participant receives a T-shirt & medal. Proceeds benefit the Kokomo Family YMCA’s Annual Campaign. This is a great opportunity to get active outdoors AND give back to the community by providing opportunities to families and individuals through the YMCA’s annual campaign.

Kokomo Grain celebrates with scholarship
11/21/2025

Ivy Tech receives $75,000 gift from community cornerstone on its 75th anniversary

The Lamp, November 21, 2025: Flowers Feed Folks
11/21/2025

This week, Kokomo Lantern Publisher Pat Munsey talks with Michelle Martin and Nan Braun of Flowers Feed Folks, a non-profit dedicated to providing fresh produce to the community in areas of food insecurity while promoting and teaching self-sufficiency through gardening. Watch new episodes of The Lamp and review past episodes on the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network.

Obituaries

Obituaries, November 22, 2025
11/22/2025

Gordon C. Greider, Roseanna Jean (Blake) Rayn, T. Clarine Hart, Janet Lynn Kissinger, Dwight David Speer

Obituaries, November 21, 2025
11/21/2025

Samuel Edward “Skip” Benge, Craig William Dilts, Joseph Wayne “Joe” McGraw, Diana Lynn Parton, Sandra J. Newton

Obituaries, November 20, 2025
11/20/2025

Lisa Marie Hensley, Troy Dean Norris, Rickey Jean Miller, Hannah Marie Edwards, James Kunkle, Charles “Jeffery” Shanks, Jama Lyn Hensley

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LANTERN PODCASTS

The Lamp, November 21, 2025: Flowers Feed Folks
11/21/2025

This week, Kokomo Lantern Publisher Pat Munsey talks with Michelle Martin and Nan Braun of Flowers Feed Folks, a non-profit dedicated to providing fresh produce to the community in areas of food insecurity while promoting and teaching self-sufficiency through gardening. Watch new episodes of The Lamp and review past episodes on the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network.

The Lamp, October 30, 2025: Taylor Thanksgiving and Food Crisis Response
10/31/2025

This week, Kokomo Lantern Publisher Patrick Munsey talks with Taylor School Corp. Superintendent Steve Dishon about the school's upcoming coat drive and Community Thanksgiving Dinner. And then the conversation turns to the impending food crisis that is expected to accompany the suspension of $1.9 million in SNAP benefits to Howard County recipients. They are joined by Bethany Wenger, Public Health Projects Director for the Howard County Health Department, and Derick Steele, executive director of the Kokomo Housing Authority. The two are spearheading the organizational effort to ensure meals for those in need starting in November.

The Lamp: October 3, 2025: The Literacy Coalition of Howard County
10/03/2025

This week, Kokomo Lantern Publisher Pat Munsey speaks with Bob Stephenson, Executive Director of the Literacy Coalition of Howard County. They talk about the coalition's upcoming comedy show at Rhine Hall, featuring Dave Dugan and Dave "The King" Wilson. The event will serve as a fundraiser for the coalition.