The case for a trash fee
Mayor Moore makes his pitch, says additional taxes may follow
Blood battle at IU Kokomo
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Richter joins Community First
Community First Bank is proud to welcome Nate Richter as Vice President, Project Manager, joining the bank’s ongoing efforts to strengthen project execution and cross-functional collaboration. Richter brings more than 15 years of experience in the technology field, with the past nine years focused on technical leadership, program management, and security oversight.
Fraud, burglary, and a hit and run
Howard County Sheriff, Kokomo Police searching for suspects in multiple crimes
Elkin banned from bench for life
Former Superior I judge de-frocked for boatload of misconduct
IU Kokomo celebrates smart students
Summer scholars earn chancellor’s list, dean’s list honors
Pickett elected Taylor Twp. Trustee
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Russiaville Baseball gets a grant
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Ivy Tech Kokomo celebrating National Manufacturing Day
Ivy Tech Community College will welcome area high school students to its Kokomo Campus Oct. 3 in celebration of MFG Day (National Manufacturing Day), offering them an opportunity to see programs offered in technical and industrial fields as well as a chance to learn about careers with employers from the area.
Trash fee fills council chambers
Public strongly opposes $10 charge, but measure passes first reading
Police make child solicitation arrest
Also, Ind. 35 to close lanes for paving Sept. 18
CAM engages Hygiene Drive for September
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Protest march coming to downtown
Revolt Against the Red Regime on Saturday
City Council to reconsider trash fee
Public hearing takes place Sept. 8 at City Hall
CAM ready to take next step
Much more than a shelter, organization eager to grow under Williams
So long to Summer
A review of some of the highlights of the season
Sheriff hires a new deputy
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Road closures sprinkled across city
The City of Kokomo has advised that West Jefferson Road will be fully closed just west of Dixon Road, between the Friendship Haven Drive and Wynterbrooke Drive, for sewer construction starting at 9 a.m. Thursday, August 28. This closure is expected to last one week, weather permitting.
Plough named Case Management Fellow
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McGonigal saves 63
On Monday, August 25, McGonigal Buick GMC, in partnership with the Red Cross, hosted a community blood drive. This inaugural drive was considered a great success, as the donations gathered will enable the Red Cross to save 63 lives.
Stand-in for Solidarity on Labor Day
On Labor Day, Monday, September 1, Kokomo residents are invited to gather at Foster Park, 712 W. Superior St., for a peaceful, family-friendly action in solidarity with workers and communities everywhere.
IUK instructors gather their laurels
Faculty earn recognition for service, teaching, research
Buddy Bags hits the road
Rotary Club, United Way partner for colorful food delivery
The Lamp SPECIAL, August 26, 2025: Kokomo's Media Policy
The Kokomo Lantern no longer will cover events taking place at Kokomo Schools that would require a media credential. Please refer to the video, originally posted by Jenn Goad of Goad Sports Media -- a partner of the Lantern. She details the demands made by Kokomo Schools that media surrender all rights to their intellectual property in exchange for access.