NEWS

What's Happening This Week?
10/25/2026

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Two wounded in vehicular shootout
10/24/2026

Also, MMR vaccination clinics offered in November; Cops 4 Kidz applications open; BIG Event coming Nov. 14

Behavioral healthcare for all
10/23/2026

Turning Point, Jane Pauley unveil expanded addictions medication clinic in Kokomo

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SPORTS

Rough season end for Taylor, Western
10/22/2026

Volleyball teams struggle through losing campaigns

Eastern, Taylor weather tough soccer season
10/17/2026

Lady Comets and Lady Titans battle at end of 2026 campaign

Season ends for NW, Western
10/13/2026

Girls’ soccer teams put up winning seasons, but fall short in sectional

Features

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10/25/2026

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80 more children in eight weeks
10/23/2026

Kokomo Urban Outreach needs community to help fulfill dreams, potential

Something’s afoot with ‘Moriarty’
10/21/2026

Also, Miracle on Main Street set for Dec. 5

Obituaries

Obituaries, October 23, 2026
10/23/2026

Tana Entinghe, Maxine Ann Nolte, Carolyn C. Cougill, David Lee Beall, Ronald A. Mazzacone Sr.

Obituaries, October 22, 2026
10/22/2026

Gloria Dawn Drach, Winifred Rochelle Miller, Gloria Jean Ridenour, Dana Sue Glaze, Alan Tunmer, Dave Kitchell, Rachel Elizabeth Kelley, Charles T. Winston Pitner, Stanley Oliver Cobb

Obituaries, October 21, 2026
10/21/2026

Donna Lynn Vandergriff Garber, Alistair Edward Deardorff, Hope Justice Jones, Jeffrey Lynn Hulin, Rose Marie Little, Steven Dale Kistler, Saundra Sue Applegate, Stephanie Ellen Love

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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!