Lawson leaves CAM to help Homies
09/21/2026
Also, Duke doubles energy assistance; Ascension offers baby safety tips
NEWS
Turning a summer tassel
09/21/2026
IU Kokomo celebrates August 2026 graduates
What's Happening This Week?
09/20/2026
Click the link below to see events taking place in Kokomo, Howard County, and the surrounding area from Sept. 20-26, 2026!
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
Artist Alley impresses at First Friday
09/21/2026
Kokomo Art Association opens annual community art show
Coming Soon to a Place Near You
09/20/2026
Click the link below to see events taking place in Kokomo, Howard County, and the surrounding area from Sept. 27, 2026, and beyond!
Local filmmakers go to Hollywood
09/18/2026
Armstrong Street’s ’20, Livid’ part of Indiewood Film Festival
Obituaries
Obituaries, September 21, 2026
09/21/2026
Thomas Eugene Silvers, Erin Marie Bowers, Michael Joe Cree, Gene Phillip Sullivan, Wayne Jeffrey Maxwell, Rebecca Sue Young, Remy Charlotte Somers, Jay Kevin Darlin, Alicia Renee Ward
Obituaries, September 18, 2026
09/18/2026
Fred H. Boyer, Mona Jo Martin, Linda Marie Nelson
Obituaries, September 17, 2026
09/17/2026
Santanea Katie Rose Dorsey, Michael James Brennan, Kevin Carlton Brown
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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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When the garbage slips out
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