No victory for worker safety
04/29/2026
Memorial ceremony highlights rise in workplace deaths
NEWS
Attempted child abduction engages police
04/27/2026
KPD searching for man who tried to take infant at Aldi on April 26
Sheriff adds two deputies
04/27/2026
Also, KPD officers complete LE academy
SPORTS
Lady Tigers crush Comets
04/28/2026
Northwestern tops Eastern, 9-0, in softball action
Western pounces on Tipton
04/24/2026
Panthers’ baseball, softball teams start seasons strong
Little Links sinks the putt
04/20/2026
New miniature golf course brings Bridges and city together again
Features
Hey, kids! Free comics!
04/29/2026
Comic books given away in Kokomo, May 2
Making it through with flying colors
04/29/2026
IU Kokomo humanities, social sciences, sciences students applauded at honors night
Gilead House’s ‘The Dinner’ a success
04/27/2026
🌸✨ Mother’s Day at SUTE ✨🌸
Obituaries
Obituaries, April 29, 2026
04/29/2026
Martha Louise Creason (Schimmel), Anne Helen Grant, Donald Dean Abney, Ernest Steven Wolfe
Obituaries, April 28, 2026
04/28/2026
Linda Lou Hooker, Judith “Judy” Marie (Mann) Waters, Nelda A. Garrison, Kristin Annette Hartman, Joseph Robert “Joe” Fording, Willie Ousley
Obituaries, April 27, 2026
04/27/2026
Kay Arlene (Rife) Bookwalter
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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
04/29/2026
No Menthol Sunday is May 17
A letter to the editor from the Howard County Tobacco Prevention Coalition
04/29/2026
Making it through with flying colors
IU Kokomo humanities, social sciences, sciences students applauded at honors night
04/27/2026
Take a close look at Vent
A letter to the editor from several local attorneys