NEWS

U.S. 31 closing at Ind. 931 south ramp
06/30/2025

Silver Birch Living of Kokomo offers a full spectrum of personalized services to help older adults maintain their independence in a supportive, caring environment. For more information, visit Silver Birch of Kokomo online.

Haynes International investing $173 million in Kokomo
06/27/2025

City council approves tax abatement for project that adds 111 jobs; soccer fields will go away

Jail death ruled natural
06/26/2025

On May 24, 2025, at 7:18 p.m., the Howard County Coroner was dispatched to the Howard County Jail regarding a death investigation of an inmate. The decedent has been positively identified as Amanda Lee Sullivan, a 46-year-old female from Kokomo.

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SPORTS

Pheasants Forever has a mission
06/30/2025

Pheasants Forever is an organization with a mission to conserve pheasants, quail, and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public access, education, and conservation advocacy. It was founded in 1982 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in response to the decline of pheasant numbers due to habitat loss from intensified farming practices. There are more than 750 chapters throughout the United States and Canada.

Hollingsworth stays perfect in championship
06/28/2025

Russiaville juggernaut sweeps David A. Kasey Baseball Tournament, downing Coca-Cola of Kokomo, 9-1

Outdoors with Bud, June 28, 2025
06/28/2025

This week, Bud takes aim at backyard archery. That's right. He has some tips for constructing an effective, safe, and enjoyable archery range in the backyard, whether you're in a rural or suburban setting. Catch new episodes of Outdoors with Bud and review past episodes on the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network.

Features

Juneteenth brought unity, flavor, pride
06/30/2025

Fresh energy elevates celebration in downtown

Nonprofit leaders complete Community Foundation educational course
06/30/2025

Since 2021, the Community Foundation Serving Howard, Clinton, and Carroll Counties has offered the Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership Series to local nonprofit leaders. The series is designed to educate participants on the fundamental skills involved in nonprofit management, with monthly sessions on topics including board development, marketing, fundraising, grant writing, and more.

Kokomo Park Band gets patriotic
06/30/2025

'We the People, One Nation' concert July 2 in Highland Park

Obituaries

Obituaries, June 30, 2025
06/30/2025

Jill Fiscus, Connie Sue Scheffler

Obituaries, June 29, 2025
06/29/2025

Troy Douglas Arnett

Obituaries, June 28, 2025
06/28/2025

Janice Kay Wiedenhoeft, Larry Eugene Bougher, Julie Lynn Wesner, Gloria Jean (Davids) Sheets, Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Jarrett Fields, Troy Douglas Arnett, Violet L. Reynolds, Pamela Lynn (Vint) Prifogle

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LANTERN PODCASTS

Outdoors with Bud, June 28, 2025
06/28/2025

This week, Bud takes aim at backyard archery. That's right. He has some tips for constructing an effective, safe, and enjoyable archery range in the backyard, whether you're in a rural or suburban setting. Catch new episodes of Outdoors with Bud and review past episodes on the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network.

Outdoors with Bud, June 22, 2025
06/22/2025

It's still a bit early in the boating season as summer arrives, and there are still some hazards lurking beneath the water that boaters need to be aware of and avoid. This week, Bud Fields discusses how staying aware of your surroundings and scanning for hazards is important to ensure a safe and enjoyable boating trip. Catch new episodes of Outdoors with Bud and review past episodes on the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network.

The Lamp, June 18, 2025: The Kingdom Come Festival
06/18/2025

Get ready to do some head-banging!