NEWS

What's Happening This Week? Aug. 16-22, 2026
08/16/2026

This article is brought to you by the Kokomo Family YMCA. Whether it’s before school or after school, we bookend your child’s day with homework help, active play, and creativity into a routine kids enjoy and parents trust. Through our Before and After School Enrichment (BASE) program, we’ve got your childcare needs covered!

City entertaining data center regulations
08/14/2026

Soft touch on controversial development gets public hearing Aug. 17

Indiana lagging in vaccinations
08/12/2026

This article is brought to you by Elect Lisa Washington for Howard County Commissioner District 1. As your county commissioner, I will bring transparency & accountability to local government where it is sorely lacking, ensure our county facilities & infrastructure are properly managed, meaning taxpayer dollars are used more effectively, and bridge the gap in communication between our local and state elected officials to ensure your voice is heard by everyone who represents you.

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SPORTS

Mike Platt: Haworth’s two-sport star
08/12/2026

This article is brought to you by the Winding Creek Music Festival. The sound of banjos, fiddles, and mandolins will echo across western Howard County once again this August as the Winding Creek Music Festival returns. But there’s something wandering in the woods this year.

A grand slam of a different sort
08/12/2026

Pro wrestling flying off the top rope at Kokomo Municipal Stadium on Aug. 15

NW lands 12U state title
08/11/2026

Tigers prevail as Greentown, Lewis Cass, Kokomo fall short

Features

Coming Soon to a Place Near You
08/16/2026

This article is brought to you by Elect Lisa Washington for Howard County Commissioner District 1. As your county commissioner, I will bring transparency & accountability to local government where it is sorely lacking, ensure our county facilities & infrastructure are properly managed, meaning taxpayer dollars are used more effectively, and bridge the gap in communication between our local and state elected officials to ensure your voice is heard by everyone who represents you.

Water won’t stop Winding Creek
08/15/2026

Annual music festival looking forward to fun-filled weekend

Carver closes summer with style
08/14/2026

Hoops Dreams and Back-to-School Giveaway demonstrate commitment to community

Obituaries

Obituaries, August 14, 2026
08/14/2026

Basil C. Bailey, Marvin Walton Nickolson, Barbi Roberta Schoeppner, Joan Fern Shouse, Amy Lynn Mayberry-Carroll, Sam D. Davis

Obituaries, August 14, 2026
08/13/2026

Barbara Allen Parks, Blanche Marie Moore, Pamela Kay Thomas, Betty Ann Ricks, Russell Wayne Sallee, Ryan Michael Titus

Obituaries, August 12, 2026
08/12/2026

Frederic Gene Jones, Robert W. “Bob” Blair, Cynthia Charlene (Tishner) Johnson, Dennis (Denise) Terry, Ephel ”Dale” Rogers Sr., Linda Lou Miller

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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!