United Way campaign passes Go
09/25/2026
Monopoly-themed kick-off aims at $1.2 million goal
NEWS
Searching for a successor
09/25/2026
IU Kokomo launches quest for next chancellor as Mark Canada plans retirement
Police still searching for runaway
09/24/2026
Also, City of Firsts FCU recovers from widespread system outage; Northwestern FFA to host Veterans Day breakfast
SPORTS
Twin Lakes floods Panthers
09/16/2026
Western falls, 40-0, to undefeated Indians
Western wins skirmish over NW
09/14/2026
Tigers lose cool and contest, 4-1, to Panthers
IUK athletics honoring the 9/11 fallen
09/11/2026
Cougar volleyball hosts First Responders Day at Saturday’s game
Features
United Way campaign passes Go
09/25/2026
Monopoly-themed kick-off aims at $1.2 million goal
Favor in Our Blood
09/25/2026
Fictional look at family history is a call to action
Making the best of it
09/23/2026
Four earn IU Kokomo Alumni Hall of Fame recognition
Obituaries
Obituaries, September 25, 2026
09/25/2026
Richard Eugene “Gene” Schaaf, Betty Kay (McMain) Hillman, Linda Joyce Herring
Obituaries, September 24, 2026
09/24/2026
Jack Helton, Cheryl Ann Ennis, Kina Rena Callahan, Kenneth “Kenny” Kail Sr.
Obituaries, September 23, 2026
09/23/2026
Daryle Leon Chandler, Alicia Suzanne Kenworthy, Mark Allen Bowland, Roberta L. Driscoll, Scott Gregory Etheridge, Shirley Ann (Perkins) LeClair
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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!
From our Readers
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Favor in Our Blood
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20 Years of Helping Hoosiers Quit
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IUK shines light on its teachers
Student-produced podcast, lecture series highlights faculty research