Street closures coming along Ind. 931
04/03/2025
North Washington closes April 4
NEWS
IDEM holding public hearing on Jaewon air quality permit
04/03/2025
This article is brought to you by the Literacy Coalition of Howard County. As literate adults, we understand the transformative power of reading and writing. These skills unlock opportunities and build confidence. However, many in our community struggle with literacy, facing daily challenges and limited potential. You likely know someone who could benefit from improved reading and writing abilities – a friend, family member, or neighbor who deserves a chance to thrive.
Jerry Paul honored for life of service
04/02/2025
National Dust Off Association joined by Governor, City of Kokomo, Howard Co. Commissioners in recognizing veteran for his work at home and abroad
SPORTS
Bona Vista All-Stars prevail again
04/01/2025
Kokomo Celebrities come up short in annual Disabilities Awareness Basketball Game
Bidunga enters transfer portal
03/31/2025
Former Kokomo big man testing the NCAA waters after modest freshman campaign
The wonder of Jackson Morrow Park
03/30/2025
If you are a Kokomo resident, or are within driving distance of Kokomo, and are looking for a fantastic place to have fun, I would highly recommend taking advantage of a location right here in Kokomo.
Features
Kokomo Musicale to award $1,000 scholarship
04/03/2025
Kokomo Musicale is offering its annual Bernice Haynes Hillis Music Award. This award of $1,000 shall be given to a graduating senior whose legal residence is in Howard County. The award is based on the applicant’s scholarship, musical talent, musical activities in school and in the community, and future musical plans.
'Fiddler' dances to IU Kokomo
04/02/2025
Classic Broadway musical marks final production for Wendy and Garry Grice
Go Green on First Friday
04/02/2025
Downtown Association reduces paper use for monthly event
Obituaries
Obituaries, April 3, 2025
04/03/2025
Charles E. Hallam, Roger W. Beasley, Shea Brandon Degraffenreid, Andrea Jane Duvall, Cynthia “Cyndy” Joy Trent, Brice Len Raney, JoAnn Loraine Ryan, Eric Andrew Reyburn, Shirleen Meacham
Obituaries, April 2, 2025
04/02/2025
Kaien Joseph Salguera, Andrea Jane Duvall, Steven Paul McGowen, Eric Andrew Reyburn, Donna Rae Sinclair
Obituaries, April 1, 2025
04/01/2025
Kevin Alonzo Little Sr., Mark Nelson Foust, Cleta A. Bell
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LANTERN PODCASTS
The Lamp, April 3, 2025
04/03/2025
The Kokomo Family YMCA is building! This week, Kokomo Lantern publisher Pat Munsey chats with Tony Budenz, marketing and communications director for the YMCA, as they discuss the new Pilates studio and physical recovery spaces being added at the Y, as well as exciting additions to Camp Tycony for the 2025 camp season. Oh, they talk about upcoming events, too!
Outdoors with Bud, March 29, 2025
03/29/2025
This week, Bud Fields scopes out his next hunting adventure as he discusses the use of binoculars in an outdoors setting and describes the features he uses most. Quality matters a lot when choosing a pair of binoculars, and users need to concentrate on the magnification of the device when choosing to invest in a pair. Catch new episodes of Outdoors with Bud and review past episodes on the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network.
The Lamp, March 27, 2025
03/27/2025
This week, Kokomo Lantern Publisher Pat Munsey speaks with Kristina Sommers of the Howard County Health Department about the ongoing CrisisReady Howard County program. Learn how to be ready for a disaster or crisis with a variety of tips and methods, shared across the county each month. Registration is open now for April's CrisisReady events. Click here to register: April CrisisReady Registration Form