NEWS

GOP unseats Secretary of State
06/24/2026

The Indiana Republican Party held its 2026 convention in Fort Wayne on June 20, and in casting ballots for the Secretary of State race, they chose to end the term of incumbent Diego Morales.

Lawson returns to lead CAM
06/24/2026

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Coroner rules homicide in weekend shooting
06/24/2026

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SPORTS

Youth baseball enters championship season
06/23/2026

Russiaville teams battling for city, league titles

Creek Chubs building momentum
06/17/2026

Kokomo splits four-game homestand with Catfish, Pistol Shrimp

Western downs NW on sectional trail
06/17/2026

Panthers take title after defeating Tigers in semifinal game

Features

IUK students getting their hands dirty
06/24/2026

American Water Charitable Foundation grant supports creek restoration

Ice cream social at the Seiberling
06/22/2026

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CAM golf outing Aug. 29
06/22/2026

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Obituaries

Obituaries, June 24, 2026
06/24/2026

Christine Weaver (Coffey) Whitaker, William “Joe” Doyle Fields Jr., Kevin Wayne Bledsoe, Herman L. Tucker, Phyllis Jean Ewing, Robert “Bob” Boruff, Bernice “Sue” Blackwell

Obituaries, June 23, 2026
06/23/2026

Carl “Mike” Kordel, Anthony White, William Harold Nesbit, Darius S. Williams Jr., John Robert Melson

Obituaries, June 22, 2026
06/22/2026

Ronald E. “Ron” Thomas, Tommy W. Jarrell, Gene Edward Northcutt

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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!