NEWS

Coroner reports deaths in fourth quarter of 2025
02/06/2026

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Walk a Mile turns 25
02/06/2026

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Stars and planets on display at IUK Observatory
02/06/2026

Jupiter, Saturn, and the winter hexagon of constellations will be the stars of the show at Indiana University Kokomo’s free Observatory open house Sunday (February 8).

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SPORTS

Western wins lopsided affair
02/05/2026

Northwestern comes up short in difficult girls’ basketball season

All good things must come to an end
02/02/2026

Bud Fields says a heart-felt good-bye to his readers

Taylor, NW face off in MS basketball
01/31/2026

Sixth, seventh, eighth grade squads compete in cross-county rivalry

Features

City, KACC partner for public art project
02/06/2026

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Walk a Mile turns 25
02/06/2026

This article is brought to you by the Community Foundation Serving Howard, Clinton, and Carroll Counties. Is your nonprofit looking for resources that will strengthen your team and boost your capacity to create lasting impact? Talk to Carrie!

Brought to our remembrance
02/06/2026

Sometimes, God reminds us that we already have what we need

Obituaries

Obituaries, February 6, 2026
02/06/2026

Paul William Hendrix, Teresa Mays, Janet Kay Trine, Paul E. Kepner, Ginger Coleen Bliss, Charles Leander Hummel Jr., Kenneth Ray Morgan

Obituaries, February 5, 2026
02/05/2026

Rev. Roy L. King, Bonnie Mae (Jessee) Flintoff, Earl William “Bill” Bowman, Jr., Benjamin M. Dean, Donnie Jay Long

Obituaries, February 4, 2026
02/04/2026

David Steele, Mark Hooker, Kenneth Gulla, Phyllis Claybrook, Cassie Bolinger, Orlando Avila Jr., James Meadows, Herschel Dodd, Joanne Rose, Elizabeth Deniston

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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!