NEWS

What's Happening This Week?
08/02/2026

This article is brought to you by the Kokomo Family YMCA. Our free classes are in session, and your attendance could help you WIN A FREE MONTH at the Y and a YMCA sling bag! Join our August BACK TO SCHOOL CHALLENGE on the YMCA360 app: https://ymca360.org! Here’s how the challenge works:

Two arrested in Greatt Escape shooting
07/30/2026

Police still searching for three suspects in June 21 murder of Braylen Johnson

Police searching for missing girl
07/29/2026

The Kokomo Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in finding 16-year-old Nevaeh E. McKinney. Nevaeh was reported as a juvenile runaway on May 30, 2026.

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SPORTS

Little Dribblers big on fundamentals
07/24/2026

Carver's youth basketball program laying the foundation for the future

Curl leads Chubs to top
07/13/2026

Walk-off magic sends Creek Chubs into first place

Creek Chubs offer more than baseball
06/30/2026

Theme nights, fireworks draw crowds while team struggles to find wins

Features

Coming Soon to a Place Near You
08/02/2026

This article is brought to you by the Community Foundation Serving Howard, Clinton, and Carroll Counties. Senior year fills up fast. Between classes, extracurriculars, college visits, senior pictures, and making memories, it’s easy for important deadlines to sneak up on you. The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application is now open through the Community Foundation Serving Howard, Clinton, and Carroll Counties.

A summer to remember
07/31/2026

Volunteering, festivals highlight the season in Kokomo

National Night Out, Aug. 4
07/29/2026

This article is brought to you by Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union. Big banks know your account number. We get to know you. Choosing where you bank is about more than convenience. It’s about finding a financial partner you can trust.

Obituaries

Obituaries, July 31, 2026
07/31/2026

Amanda “Mae” Yoder, James Rogers Fricke, Mary Francis Hilton

Obituaries, July 30, 2026
07/30/2026

Larry Lee Opp, Kevin Daniel Schafer, James Joseph “Jim” DiPrima, Judy Ann Frazier

Obituaries, July 20, 2026
07/29/2026

Joyce Deloris Krhin, Marilyn Klise, Kenneth Dale Samson, Dr. William E. “Bill” Collins, Hurbert “Clay” Chandler, Barbara J. Baker, Neoma M. “Maxine” Burke, Mary Sue Blackwell, Lori Ann Matthews

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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!