NEWS

Chariot kicks off fourth ATEP program
09/01/2026

Photos courtesy of Chariot Automotive Group

Duke offers heat-related tips
09/01/2026

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Duke Foundation awards grant to DSI
09/01/2026

Duke Energy has expanded on its already significant commitment to Hoosiers served by DSI Together with Bona Vista, the Kokomo nonprofit that serves adults, children, and families with disabilities.

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SPORTS

The year the Wildkat went missing
08/26/2026

Haworth’s 1975 heist avenged by Kokomo’s win in basketball sectional

Building more than football players
08/25/2026

Kokomo Klaws teaching discipline, accountability, respect

The life and times of Chuck McCoskey
08/19/2026

A look back at the life of one of Kokomo High School’s athletic heroes

Features

Petal to the Metal at UAW 685
09/01/2026

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Center Township changes pantry hours
09/01/2026

The Center Township Trustee’s Office recently adjusted its food pantry hours, and the public should be made aware. The new hours went into effect Mon., Aug. 31, 2026.

Labor Day Roll Call, Sept. 5
09/01/2026

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Obituaries

Obituaries, September 1, 2026
09/01/2026

Mary Lynn Dale, Janet “Sue” Copas Logan, Roger L. Clark, Nila Jean Utterback, Nina Jean Ehrman, Rosanne Kemp Reed, Roberta Taylor, Ronald Major Shearer

Obituaries, August 31, 2026
08/31/2026

Ruth Marie “Goat” Jordan, Linda S. Crail, Martha Kay Armstrong, Ruth Virginua (Slagle) Huckeby, Daniel Joseph Rayn, Amanda Lynn Skeans, Jessie Mae Bilberry, Eric Glen Rody, Tracy T. Talbert

Obituaries, August 29, 2026
08/28/2026

Sarah Elizabeth Smith, Sonja Lavonne Hanawalt, Joyce Mae (Mount) Fields, Martha A. “Marty” Meng, Larry Joe Hight, Alberta Lee Meadors, Rebecca Maroney

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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!