NEWS

KPD, Kokomo Schools explain lockdown
01/17/2025

On Jan. 16, Kokomo High School officials were made aware of a potential threat. The school immediately initiated planned safety protocols, contacted local law enforcement, and enacted a lockdown. Local law enforcement was on-site.

​Rozzi's earns women-owned business certification
01/17/2025

Rozzi’s Market Inc., doing business as Rozzi’s Catering, is proud to announce its recent certification as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This certification underscores Rozzi’s Catering’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and economic empowerment, as it joins a distinguished network of women-led enterprises nationwide.

KPD searching for Tennessee man
01/17/2025

On January 15, a report was filed with the Kokomo Police Department, stating that 59-year-old, James Adams from Crossville, Tennessee, was missing.

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SPORTS

Taylor downs Braves with balanced attack
01/13/2025

Titans keep undefeated streak going against Maconaquah

Another deer season comes to an end
01/13/2025

Yep. Sad, but true. After waiting for what seemed like an eternity for deer season to arrive, it has managed to end. This is the time of year I normally like to look back and recall events that influenced my successes or failures and think of what I could have done differently. Sometimes this helps, and other times it just adds to the realization that the deer simply are smarter than me.

You need a Bullseye pocket air inflator
01/05/2025

How many times have you been driving and suddenly the low tire pressure indicator light comes on? What can you do? Well, it is difficult to find a service station that has an outside air hose anymore, and unless you are carrying a air compressor with you, you could be out of luck!

Features

The Arts are calling you
01/17/2025

Youth symphony, a choir cooperative event, and a performing arts center all in the mix

The Lamp, January 17, 2025
01/17/2025

This week, Kokomo Lantern Publisher Pat Munsey speaks with Debbie Norris and Cheryl Graham of United Way Serving Howard and Tipton Counties. The annual Point in Time census of homeless individuals takes place at the end of the month, and organizers could use your help. Also, United Way's free tax preparation services are about to resume. Find out how you can take advantage of this service and avoid paying fees to the big online tax prep companies. Catch new episodes of The Lamp and review past episodes on the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network.

The Lamp, January 16, 2025
01/16/2025

This week, Kokomo Lantern publisher Pat Munsey talks with the gurus at Rhine Hall Entertainment and Event Venue about their upcoming events in February, including Single Mingle from Widow's Purse and a Valentine's Day Sweethearts Ball. Catch new episodes of The Lamp and review past episodes on the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network.

Obituaries

Obituaries, January 17, 2025
01/17/2025

Jacqueline "Jackie" Kay Chavez

Obituaries, January 16, 2025
01/16/2025

Robby Brian Barnett

Obituaries, January 15, 2024
01/15/2025

Dr. Michel J. Calache

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LANTERN PODCASTS

The Lamp, January 17, 2025
01/17/2025

This week, Kokomo Lantern Publisher Pat Munsey speaks with Debbie Norris and Cheryl Graham of United Way Serving Howard and Tipton Counties. The annual Point in Time census of homeless individuals takes place at the end of the month, and organizers could use your help. Also, United Way's free tax preparation services are about to resume. Find out how you can take advantage of this service and avoid paying fees to the big online tax prep companies. Catch new episodes of The Lamp and review past episodes on the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network.

The Lamp, January 16, 2025
01/16/2025

This week, Kokomo Lantern publisher Pat Munsey talks with the gurus at Rhine Hall Entertainment and Event Venue about their upcoming events in February, including Single Mingle from Widow's Purse and a Valentine's Day Sweethearts Ball. Catch new episodes of The Lamp and review past episodes on the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network.

My Wife, My Ex-Wife, and Me, January 15, 2024
01/15/2025

This week, the "My Wife" crew welcome comedian Deece Casillas to the show, but not before discussing the weather and Denny's inability to communicate. Fortunately, Casillas gets the show on track as he discusses podcasting and drops names like crazy. Catch new episodes of My Wife, My Ex-Wife, and Me and review past episodes on the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network.