NEWS

Cotswold Hills is underwater
07/11/2025

Residents plead county commissioners for help with drainage

Ivy Tech offers Leadership Kokomo 44
07/10/2025

Nine-month course empowers leaders to become resourceful stewards of the community

Who loves a parade?
07/09/2025

Large crowd turns out for Haynes-Apperson Parade and assorted fun

SPORTS

Hooping with the Cougars
07/10/2025

IU Kokomo offering two weeks of basketball camp

Bluegrass returns to Winding Creek
07/06/2025

Annual festival takes place Aug. 14-17

Outdoors with Bud, July 5, 2025
07/05/2025

You've picked a spot for your backyard archery range, but what are you going to shoot? This week, Bud discusses a couple different types of targets that will allow you to hone your skills while safely catching your arrows. Catch new episodes of Outdoors with Bud and review past episodes on the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network.

Features

Swine the center of Senior Showmanship
07/11/2025

4-H Fair tradition puts best of Howard County’s handlers on display

Gen Z’s deep need for mentorship
07/11/2025

Gen Z is currently the largest generation globally and in the U.S. That fact alone makes their influence on the world undeniable. But what’s even more striking is the hunger this generation has for mentorship, not just career guidance or academic help, but for real, intentional life mentorship. Spiritual direction. Emotional support. Wisdom from those who’ve walked the road before them.

Who loves a parade?
07/09/2025

Large crowd turns out for Haynes-Apperson Parade and assorted fun

Obituaries

Obituaries, July 11, 2025
07/11/2025

Christopher “Chris” L. McKoon, Dale Edward Etherington, Helen Vanneta Straley Agnew, Rebecca “Becky” Ann Goodwin, Thomas Joe Simmons, Rance Wesley "Rance" Trine

Obituaries, July 10, 2025
07/10/2025

Angela Dawn (Richardson) Murdock, Ronald Lee Rice Sr.

Obituaries, July 9, 2025
07/09/2025

Rosaline R. Johnson Blinn, Gregory "Greg" Dean Ellis, Ellen Berdean (Rody) Gerhart, Jace Michael Bryant, Doris June Robbins

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LANTERN PODCASTS

The Lamp, July 9, 2025: The Howard County 4-H Fair
07/09/2025

It's Fair Week, and there is plenty to see, do, and enjoy! The Lantern's April Chaplin highlights some of the events taking place during the remainder of the week-long summer tradition. To see the full schedule of events and learn more about what the fair has to offer, check out the Lantern's story here!

Outdoors with Bud, June 28, 2025
06/28/2025

This week, Bud takes aim at backyard archery. That's right. He has some tips for constructing an effective, safe, and enjoyable archery range in the backyard, whether you're in a rural or suburban setting. Catch new episodes of Outdoors with Bud and review past episodes on the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network.

Outdoors with Bud, June 22, 2025
06/22/2025

It's still a bit early in the boating season as summer arrives, and there are still some hazards lurking beneath the water that boaters need to be aware of and avoid. This week, Bud Fields discusses how staying aware of your surroundings and scanning for hazards is important to ensure a safe and enjoyable boating trip. Catch new episodes of Outdoors with Bud and review past episodes on the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network.