NEWS

Yoke Social Table closing its doors in Kokomo
12/04/2024

This article is brought to you by Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union. 🎉 Celebrating 70 Years of Solidarity! 🎉 On December 2, we were thrilled to celebrate 70 incredible years of serving our members and community! Since 1954, Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union has been more than a financial institution. We’ve been a trusted partner, helping our members achieve their financial dreams.

KPD makes child neglect arrest
12/04/2024

On Oct. 22, 2024, the Kokomo Police Department, along with the Howard County, Indiana, Department of Child Services, were notified of a possible child molest occurring in the 900 block of North Washington Street, Kokomo.

Duke offering $300k in bill assistance
12/04/2024

Duke Energy Indiana is dedicating nearly $300,000 in financial assistance to help its customers in need pay their energy bills this winter season. The Share the Light Fund is supported by Duke Energy shareholders and voluntary contributions from customers and employees.

Government loan granted to StarPlus
12/03/2024

Department of Energy conditionally commits $7.54 billion to build Kokomo battery plants

SPORTS

12/04/2024
Parkinson named to HOF Silver Anniversary team

Former Northwestern stand-out coaches Butler women's basketball team

12/04/2024
Ball Out returns to Carver

The Carver Community Center, 1030 N. Purdum St., will host the second annual Father & Son Ball Out Event, on Sun., Dec. 22. This event is presented by The Penny Way, a regional basketball camp provider. The event runs from 5-7 p.m., but doors open at 4 p.m.

12/01/2024
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Well folks, just glancing at the calendar and walking through a number of local businesses, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! It seems like just a few weeks ago summer attire, suntan lotion, and fishing tackle were adorning all the aisles, but now Christmas trees and decorations, Christmas cards, and Black Friday advertisements are everywhere.

Features

Body Bags, presented by City of Firsts Cremation and Funeral Services by Rose and Geiger, December 4, 2024
12/04/2024

This week, City of Firsts co-owner Jeremy Geiger discusses how the funeral industry is affected by seasonal changes and the holiday season. Cemeteries get cleared. Sometimes the ground is too frozen for a burial. Loved ones succumb to influenza and other viruses that thrive in winter. And people nearing death rally to experience one more Christmas season. Loss at this time means different things for families. Catch new episodes of Body Bags and review past episodes by visiting the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network.

Acacia students recite Riley
12/02/2024

Tour of author's residence prompts performance of poem

Building back stronger at Carver
11/29/2024

Video gaming, robotics featured; also, Gospel event at Carver Nov. 30

From our Readers

Acacia students recite Riley
12/02/2024

Tour of author's residence prompts performance of poem

Republicans Double Cross Kokomo
11/02/2024

From the Committee to Elect Mike Katcher

KHS grad gets screenplay green light
10/19/2024

Ava Caudill pursuing media, theatre studies at Ball State

KWORDLE

Kokomo Lantern Word Game

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Videos

It's Your History, Too, Ep. 1, February 9, 2024
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TK - The Tom Kelley Podcast, Ep. 1, 02/05/24
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The Kokomo Lantern 2023 Municipal Election Interviews: Michael Katcher
Posted on 10/19/2023

The Kokomo Lantern 2023 Municipal Elections Interviews: Ray Collins
Posted on 10/18/2023

Obituaries

Obituaries, December 4, 2024
12/04/2024

Leslie Gay Perry

Obituaries, December 3, 2024
12/03/2024

Imogene Craig

Obituaries, December 1, 2024
12/01/2024

Juanita Mae (Snyder) Tebbe

LANTERN PODCASTS

Body Bags, presented by City of Firsts Cremation and Funeral Services by Rose and Geiger, December 4, 2024
12/04/2024

This week, City of Firsts co-owner Jeremy Geiger discusses how the funeral industry is affected by seasonal changes and the holiday season. Cemeteries get cleared. Sometimes the ground is too frozen for a burial. Loved ones succumb to influenza and other viruses that thrive in winter. And people nearing death rally to experience one more Christmas season. Loss at this time means different things for families. Catch new episodes of Body Bags and review past episodes by visiting the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network.

Outdoors with Bud, December 1, 2024
12/01/2024

Want to drop your deer quickly and humanely? This week Bud Fields discusses the best techniques and target locations for deer hunters. Learn about basic deer anatomy and where a well-placed shot will reduce tracking time and suffering. Catch new episodes of Outdoors with Bud and review past episodes on the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network.

Body Bags, presented by City of Firsts Cremations and Funeral Services by Rose and Geiger, November 30, 2024
11/30/2024

This week, City of Firsts Cremations co-owner Jeremy Geiger discusses things to think about when it comes to planning a funeral. Catch new episodes of Body Bags and reviews past episodes on the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network.