NEWS

The Drive returns on the express lane
02/17/2026

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IU Kokomo storming the Statehouse
02/16/2026

Student research to be showcased at Regionals at the Rotunda

Industrial rezoning faces stiff opposition
02/13/2026

Residents’ concerns fail to halt plan to create investment area on city's northeast side

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SPORTS

Local tumblers roll through Berries
02/16/2026

Northwestern sticks the landing against Western, Logansport

Kats run through Kings
02/14/2026

Kokomo's varsity squad tallies win as part of seven-game winning streak

Kokomo to host college softball championships
02/10/2026

Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference chooses high school stadium through 2028

Features

Habitat for Humanity fills its 68th home
02/17/2026

Charitable organization joined by Chamber of Commerce to celebrate; affordable home repair program now available

Ivy Tech sends nine to Student Leadership Academy
02/17/2026

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DAR names five Good Citizens
02/17/2026

Pictured: Katherine DiPaola (Western), Julie Salkie (Eastern), Haley Jordan (Northwestern), and Committee Chair Mary Russell. Not pictured: Megan Leavitt (Kokomo) and Jacob Trueblood (Taylor).

Obituaries

Obituaries, February 17, 2026
02/17/2026

Sybil Law, Clarice Hazel (McJunkin) Head, Charles W. Cook, Keith Caraballo, Jackie Wade Dailey, Marilyn K. Wolford, Judith Swanson McCorkle, Rex Alan Whelchel, Alvin Laverne “Al” Sharp

Obituaries, February 15, 2026
02/15/2026

Trent Bergin

Obituaries, February 14, 2026
02/14/2026

Janet Sue Nelson, Carol (LeVan) Grabow, Richard “Mooch” Charles Muchler, Linda Susan Shelly, James “Jim” Perry Stewart, Lecia Suzanne Loving Schembre

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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!