EV vehicles to get charged
City considering hourly fee for EVs, fines for violators, at charging stations
Narrow Gate wins big with Derby Ball
Horse-racing themed fundraiser gives boost to equine assisted learning
A Postcard from the County Line, May 13, 2024
This week, Tom Kelley is joined by special guest Libby Kelley Cierzniak in Part 1 of their conversation. Catch new episodes of A Postcard from the County Line and review past episodes on the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network.
Ivy Tech Kokomo holds three ceremonies for Class of 2024
More than 1,400 degrees and certificates earned by 1,029 graduates
KHCPL announces Summer Reading Program
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Comic Cubed hosts festive Free Comic Book Day
May 4 was a busy day for geeks in Kokomo. Not only was it Star Wars Day, but Free Comic Book Day also fell on the date. As a result, it wasn’t uncommon to be addressed with “May the Fourth Be with You” while leafing through one of dozens of free comics handed out by Comics Cubed in Kokomo.
Farmer's Market has robust opening
Downtown market runs from 9 a.m. until noon each Saturday
Art and the Force collide at First Friday
Star Wars Day conquers library as downtown celebrates Kokomo’s creativity
Everybody wins at Chocolate Celebration
Samaritan Caregivers raises $17,000 with annual tasty fundraiser
The Lamp, presented by King's Cleaning Solutions, May 9, 2024
This week, Kokomo Lantern Publisher Pat Munsey is joined by Chris Bousum to talk about the Kingdom Come Festival, coming June 13-15. Catch new episodes of The Lamp, and enjoy past episodes by visiting the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network.
Firefly Stage welcomed to KHCPL
Outdoor venue will feature heavily in library’s summer programming
Kokomo rallies at National Day of Prayer
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Historical author visits local DAR
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Ivy Tech offering EMT course in Lafayette
Ivy Tech Community College is offering an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training course in Lafayette this summer. The EMT training course could be free with the state’s Next Level Jobs grant for students who qualify.
Body Bags, presented by City of Firsts Cremation and Funeral Services by Rose and Geiger, May 8, 2024
This week, City of Firsts Cremation and Funeral Services Co-Owner Jeremy Geiger discusses the body removal process, explaining what happens when a coroner or mortician is called to the death scene. Catch new episodes of Body Bags, and explore past episodes as well, on the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network.
Class of 2024 celebrated ay IUK Commencement
Graduates excited for career advancement, family pride
Commencement a celebration for communication grad
When Kashlin Biffle crossed the stage at Indiana University Kokomo’s Commencement Tuesday, May 7, it was a moment of celebration for her entire family.
Making connections for the community
United Way I&R caseworkers Debbie Norris, Kayla Foor, and Madonna Johnson. Not pictured, Cheryl Graham
Howard White was a friend to Kokomo
Howard White, owner of White’s Meat Market, passed away on April 27 at the age of 67. His business was a mainstay in the community, known best for its slogan, “You just can’t beat the best meat in town.” White ingrained himself and his business into the fabric of Kokomo and Howard County with his aggressive business promotion and even more aggressive charitable giving.
Indy man arrested for attempted murder
Also, Kokomo man with gunshot wound involved in vehicle accident
A Postcard from the County Line, May 6, 2024
This week, Tom gives tribute to mothers in honor of Mother's Day, May 12. Catch new episodes of A Postcard from the County Line on the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network.
Radiology grads honored at IU Kokomo
School of Nursing and Allied Professions celebrates 11 new professionals
Outdoors with Bud, May 5, 2024
This week, Bud demonstrates various casting techniques. Catch new episodes of Outdoors with Bud on the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network.
Don't overlook farm ponds
When people ask me, “Where is the best place to fish?” most of them expect me to tell them a certain lake or river. While those can be pretty good fishing spots, I always tell them, don’t overlook farm ponds. If you have access to family or friends who own farm ponds, they can be fantastic places to fish.