NEWS

Ivy Tech meeting needs of autistic children
02/27/2026

With families across the state waiting months for a diagnosis or treatment plan for their children with autism, an Ivy Tech Community College partnership aims to help.

Minority Health Alliance to meet March 2
02/27/2026

The Minority Health Alliance of Howard County will hold its annual meeting Monday, March 2, at 2:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Family Service Association, 618 S. Main St.

Chaos reigns at city council
02/26/2026

Crowd shouts down mayor, harries council over right to speak on proposed industrial park

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SPORTS

Cougars creeping toward conference crown
02/27/2026

IU Kokomo hosts Rio Grande Feb. 28 on RSC tourney

Two grapplers end run at state
02/24/2026

Hunt of Western, Oglesby of Maconaquah make quick exits; 11 competed at semi-state

Local tumblers roll through Berries
02/16/2026

Northwestern sticks the landing against Western, Logansport

Features

Cougar Koester headed to Trine
02/27/2026

IU Kokomo tennis senior earns admission to doctor of physical therapy program

KUO's Empty Bowl fills up March 20
02/25/2026

This article is brought to you by the Community Foundation Serving Howard, Clinton, and Carroll Counties.

The revolution starts now!
02/25/2026

This article is brought to you by the Community Foundation Serving Howard, Clinton, and Carroll Counties.

Obituaries

Obituaries, February 27, 2026
02/27/2026

William Dennis “Bill” Barclay, Darvel Edwin “Ed” Harner, Michael James “Mike” Hall, William “Bill” Ransom Davis Jr., Jeffery Dane Cage, Billy Gene Pardue

Obituaries, February 26, 2026
02/26/2026

Rosalyn Beachy, Barbara Morehead, Christopher Davidson, Eva Vincent-Floyd, Brian Fearnow, Ronald Stroup, Xavier Posadas-Portillo, Nancy Jo (Lemming) McDonald Prater, Atlas Robert Fred

Obituaries, February 25, 2026
02/25/2026

Robert (Bob) William Sumpter, Linda Sue (Easton) Morris, Dean Allen Minor

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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!