NEWS

Duke Foundation awards $50,000 in grants
10/02/2026

Also, Southside Christian holding giveaway; Greentown Historical Society dinner, Nov. 12; Dueling Pianos rocks Ivy Tech Logansport; DSI recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month

GOP no-shows forum
10/01/2026

Candidates told to skip first night despite party’s prior agreement

Appeals on Wheels rolls through Kokomo
09/30/2026

State court hears arguments, takes questions at IU Kokomo

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SPORTS

Lady Tigers bounce Kokomo
09/30/2026

Northwestern volleyball spikes Lady Kats in straight sets

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

Features

God is faithful
10/02/2026

Tithing is honoring God by giving back to Him what was already His

A ‘choose your own adventure’ degree
10/02/2026

IU Kokomo Sociology professor recognized for contributions to teaching and learning

A different kind of jug band
09/29/2026

Rockers for Knockers raises funds for 19 years

Obituaries

Obituaries, October 2, 2026
10/02/2026

Angela Louise Chamness, Gregory Mack King, Blair Jacob Patchett

Obituaries, October 1, 2026
10/01/2026

Donald Jeffrey Graf, Perry Dee Marr, Joseph Edward Fivecoate, Ellen Jeanie Turnpaugh, Willow May Reinagle, Connie Marie Rust, John Michael Hastings

Obituaries, September 30, 2026
09/30/2026

Dennis Pickett, Delores M. Skiver, Gary Ward, Daniel Francis Magers, Clementine Barrow Lee, Carolyn Foster Carter Breymier, Bruce Hanke, Peggy Anne Reece Fisher Frye, Ronald F. Nutt

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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!