NEWS

Lane closures planned on U.S. 31 in Kokomo
03/27/2026

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WWKI gets a new VP
03/27/2026

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Council creates an industrial park
03/26/2026

Residents abandon decorum as rezoning, annexation pass, 8-1

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SPORTS

Local fish excel at Indiana Swim Championships
03/24/2026

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Duncan brings home title for IU Kokomo
03/24/2026

Cougar thrower wins third national championship

Faith, perseverance, a journey still unfolding
03/13/2026

Plez Lawrence still chasing his football dreams

Features

Herr checks career box with Ivy Tech
03/27/2026

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Greentown celebrates school history
03/27/2026

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Commitment in Action: More of Your Gift at Work
03/27/2026

Community Foundation waived administrative fees in Q4 2025

Obituaries

Obituaries, March 27, 2026
03/27/2026

Patty Jo Hall, Judith “Judy” Ann Wininger, Marian Elaine (Staton) Thompson, Donald “Don” Eugene Swope II

Obituaries, March 26, 2026
03/26/2026

Annette Maiden, Connie Sue Long Achenbach, Camille Swisher, Norman Schroeder, Willard Redman, Robert Wayne Creed, David Vaughn Ellison, Dutton James Hewetson IV, Hudson Lee Finicle

Obituaries, March 25, 2026
03/25/2026

Lawrence “Larry” Gene Newlin, Barbara “Barb” Kay Arredondo, Robert Owen Brinson, Earl Arthur “Sonny” Plake, Robert Wayne Creed

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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!