Haynes-Apperson concert line-up revealed
05/09/2025
Mark Farner, Night Ranger, Great White, Henry Lee Summer come to Kokomo July 3-5
NEWS
IU Kokomo honors newly minted teachers
05/09/2025
School of Education turns out the next 35 people to change children's lives
Tight Ring Days
05/09/2025
Finding the balance between protecting your children and allowing some hardship to strengthen them
SPORTS
Heartland baseball hits Municipal Stadium
05/08/2025
HCAC plays conference tourney in downtown Kokomo, May 8-11
Playing softball on Casino Night
05/06/2025
Cass, Eastern refuse to stand pat in Greentown showdown
The challenge of Bud’s ATV
05/03/2025
Also, DNR's Welcome Weekend and free fishing days are here
Features
Haynes-Apperson concert line-up revealed
05/09/2025
Mark Farner, Night Ranger, Great White, Henry Lee Summer come to Kokomo July 3-5
'Grease' covers KHS stage
05/09/2025
Performing Arts Department presents classic musical at 7 p.m. on Fri., May 9
Tight Ring Days
05/09/2025
Finding the balance between protecting your children and allowing some hardship to strengthen them
Obituaries
Obituaries, May 9, 2025
05/09/2025
Mildred Rose (Moore) Harrison, Barbara Joanne Unger, Carl “Dee” Stakelbeck
Obituaries, May 8, 2025
05/08/2025
Robert Theodore “Rob” Kincaid, Ronald Walter Majors
Obituaries, May 7, 2025
05/07/2025
Wayne Michael Stanley, Karen Sue Hendershot
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LANTERN PODCASTS
The Lamp, May 8, 2025: KHCPL's LibraryCon
05/08/2025
This week, Kokomo Lantern Publisher Pat Munsey chats with Caele Pemberton of the Kokomo Howard County Public Library about its upcoming LibraryCon, taking place Sat., May 17. If you love geeky and pop-culture stuff, the LibraryCon will have something for you at each of its three locations across the county. Cosplay, LARPing, Dungeons & Dragons, virtual reality, and a movie night are just some of the highlights.
My Wife, My Ex-Wife, and Me, May 6, 2025: Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?
05/06/2025
Buckle up for a wild ride as the family faces off in an "Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader" quiz that quickly turns into a humbling experience for the adults. Young Brayden emerges as the unexpected intellectual champion, confidently answering questions about geography, mathematics, and history while Amanda and Jams struggle to keep up. The competitive spirit runs high as Brayden ultimately triumphs with an impressive 26 points, correctly identifying March as the month named for the Roman god of war.
My Wife, My Ex-Wife, and Me, April 29, 2025
04/29/2025
Dating in the digital age feels like navigating a minefield blindfolded. One wrong move and everything explodes in your face. This week, we're tearing down the façade of romantic ideals and getting brutally honest about what actually works—and what spectacularly fails—in modern relationships.