NEWS

(Ir)responsible growth in Kokomo
05/21/2026

Work on downtown hotel, southside apartments allegedly performed by undocumented workers

Downtown paving starts next week
05/21/2026

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KPD searching for hit-and-run driver
05/21/2026

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SPORTS

Greentown kicks off ball season
05/19/2026

Baseball, softball teams parade through town as games begin

NW plays David to Kokomo’s Goliath
05/13/2026

Tigers put run rule on Wildkats, 13-1

Russiaville kicks off baseball season
04/30/2026

Opening Day parade defies the weather for launch of 60th season

Features

Best Price Fireworks holding Samaritan Caregivers benefit
05/21/2026

Want to shop local, find a great selection, get the best price, and help seniors? Stop at Best Price Fireworks in Kokomo, 413 E. Center Road, or in Kokomo Town Center, next to Buffalo Wild Wings.

Blye’s wins Business of the Year
05/21/2026

Heather Duncan and staff celebrated for one year in business and statewide honor

Engineering a life of service
05/20/2026

Ivy Tech Kokomo taps campus, industry leader Tanya Foutch for honorary degree

Obituaries

Obituaries, May 21, 2026
05/21/2026

Marian Janeen Patterson, Jameson Samuel Young, Michael Ray Tipton, Byron Frederick Prahm, Steven Hornbrook, Randy Craig “RC” Mix, Mary Ann Sitzes

Obituaries, May 20, 2026
05/20/2026

James Eugene “Jim” Devore, Ida (Barnett) Carmack, Virginia “Ginny” Jones, Sariya Lynn Rybolt, Patrick “Pat” Alan Comp, Rickey A. Wolford

Obituaries, May 19, 2026
05/19/2026

Twyonna Deckard, Kenneth Ray Yeary, Carrie Sue Hisel-Reynolds, Ernest Voiles Jr., Robert Allen Bellaw

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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!