NEWS

KPD makes child sex abuse arrest
09/15/2026

Also, motorcycle collision ends in critical injuries; IUK participating in P-12 Summit; KHCPL holds Conversation on Civic Engagement

An opportunity to give and grow
09/15/2026

Lilly Endowment is tripling donations through Community Foundation

What's Happening This Week?
09/13/2026

Click below for events taking place in Kokomo, Howard County, and the surrounding area from Sept. 13-19, 2026!

Solidarity is where...

#YouBelong

SPORTS

Western wins skirmish over NW
09/14/2026

Tigers lose cool and contest, 4-1, to Panthers

IUK athletics honoring the 9/11 fallen
09/11/2026

Cougar volleyball hosts First Responders Day at Saturday’s game

Comets outgun Northwestern
09/08/2026

Friendly football rivalry goes to Eastern, 49-20

Features

One busy Saturday
09/15/2026

Bevy of events fill early September weekend in Kokomo

Seek ye the Lord
09/14/2026

Death is uncomfortable, but don’t allow it to affect your daily living

Coming Soon to a Place Near You
09/13/2026

Click below for events taking place in Kokomo, Howard County, and the surrounding area from Sept. 20, 2026, and beyond!

Obituaries

Obituaries, September 15, 2026
09/15/2026

John Robert (Bob) Kingsolver, Debby Lynn Jajo, Larry Walter Kellough, Jerry Wayne Tolerson, Sharon Littleton

Obituaries, September 14, 2026
09/14/2026

Jane Ann Bell, Glenda Sue Long, Nancy E. Conwell, Brenda Joyce Crump, John Robert Kingsolver, Robert Hayes, E. Eileen (Bishop) Bohall, Ellen Louise (Klingman) Pettay, Dorothy Jean “Dot” Etter

Obituaries, September 11, 2026
09/11/2026

Sarah Belle (Carr-Kinslow) Astuto, Dylan Lee Max McKoon, Charles C. Bennett, Donald Walter Carl Jr., Joshua Michael Richardson

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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!