NEWS

Jansen’s Taxphalt lands small business grant
03/12/2026

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Chariot and Ivy Tech celebrate first business graduates
03/12/2026

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Snatching victory from tragedy
03/11/2026

City honors firefighters, medical teams for life-saving efforts on Feb. 11, 2026

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SPORTS

Bona Vista takes the court March 18
03/12/2026

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Kats play gut-check basketball at sectionals
03/10/2026

Kokomo downed Jefferson, fell to Harrison on strong starter performances

Panthers host Comets in MS swimming
03/03/2026

Western, Eastern hold co-ed meet in Russiaville; sportsmanship abounds

Features

Bona Vista takes the court March 18
03/12/2026

This article is brought to you by 2nd Shift Sewer & Plumbing®. 2nd Shift Sewer & Plumbing® is the leading provider of plumbing services in Howard County and the surrounding areas. With more than 30 years of experience, their knowledgeable and licensed technicians have the expertise to fix any plumbing or sewer problem you may have.

Southside Christian giving away cleaning supplies and meals March 17
03/12/2026

This article is brought to you by 2nd Shift Sewer & Plumbing®. 2nd Shift Sewer & Plumbing® is the leading provider of plumbing services in Howard County and the surrounding areas. With more than 30 years of experience, their knowledgeable and licensed technicians have the expertise to fix any plumbing or sewer problem you may have.

Reaching out to save lives
03/09/2026

Suicide Prevention Coalition holds open house to connect people with resources

Obituaries

Obituaries, March 12, 2026
03/12/2026

Carl Eugene Selleck, Luke Andrew Newby, Freddy Deuenz Valadez, Carol Jean (King) Bryant, Donald Edgar Hill, Pamela Jeanne Czech, Laurissa Lynn Lassiter, Larry Dale Humphries

Obituaries, March 11, 2026
03/11/2026

James “Jinx” Michael Kidwell, Reginald Lee White, Dianna L. Wolfinger, Stephen “Steve” Boyd Meeker

Obituaries, March 10, 2026
03/10/2026

Diane H. Osborn, Vicki Darlene (Heiny) Lytle, Donna Denise (Sandlin) Phillips, Robert J. Zimmerman

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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!