NEWS

What's Happening This Week?
10/11/2026

This article is brought to you by Elect Lisa Washington for Howard County Commissioner District 1. As your county commissioner, I will bring transparency & accountability to local government where it is sorely lacking, ensure our county facilities & infrastructure are properly managed, meaning taxpayer dollars are used more effectively, and bridge the gap in communication between our local and state elected officials to ensure your voice is heard by everyone who represents you.

Deputies seize meth operation
10/09/2026

Also, Data center developer holding open house; Taylor awarded $75,000 learning grant

KPD officer accused of Flock misuse
10/08/2026

Also, GMCH grants $50,000 to local nonprofits

Solidarity is where...

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SPORTS

Eastern dethrones Lady Kings
10/06/2026

Lady Comets varsity volleyball downs Lewis Cass in straight sets

Cougars cruise the canal
10/05/2026

IU Kokomo places second at IU Indianapolis Regatta

Lady Tigers bounce Kokomo
09/30/2026

Northwestern volleyball spikes Lady Kats in straight sets

Features

Coming Soon to a Place Near You
10/11/2026

This article is brought to you by the Community Foundation Serving Howard, Clinton, and Carroll Counties. Are all Community Foundation funds the same? Not quite! While every fund shares a common goal of making a lasting difference, each serves a unique purpose.

IU Kokomo takes Creative Approaches
10/09/2026

IUK Art Gallery features sculpture exhibition through mid-November

Warming heads and hearts
10/07/2026

Give a Hat a Home donates up to 1,000 hats a year locally

Obituaries

Obituaries, October 9, 2026
10/09/2026

Christopher J. Carpenter, John “Johnny” Ray Lane, Vern R. Steinbrunner, Barbara E. Jones

Pet Obituary, October 8, 2026
10/08/2026

Jasmine Mclearran

Obituaries, October 8, 2026
10/08/2026

Mary Alice Jackson, Connie Harbin Niccum, Rebecca Rose Laurent, Kyle Lamar Sparling, Jerome L. Breen, Kenneth Michael Brown, Priscilla Ann Beck, Joan Binder, Jacque Lynn Lovejoy

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LANTERN PODCASTS

The Unveiling at Blye's Bridal Loft
01/13/2026

It's The Unveiling! Blye's Bridal Loft has a new, exclusive line of bridal dresses available only at Blye's. Offered under the label Marie Ike, these fashions won't be found online or in any stores nearby. In sizes from 0 to 30, these gowns run from the demure to the slightly spicy, from the traditional white and creme to the bolder lavender and gold. And they all were on display at The Unveiling event on Jan. 8.

The Veil: December 23, 2025 -- NYE formals
12/24/2025

This week, Heather and April show off some smart styles for those in search of a dress for New Year's Eve. Check out these affordable formals, perfect for ringing in 2026. Blye's Bridal Loft will be open Sat., Dec. 27, from noon until 4 p.m., Tue., Dec. 30, from noon until 6 p.m., and Wed., Dec. 31, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Catch new episodes of The Veil and review past episodes of the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network.

The Veil, December 16, 2025: Something Big Is Brewing!
12/16/2025

This week, the ladies of The Veil drop a few breadcrumbs about something big coming to Blye's Bridal Loft in January 2026! What could it be? They only give hints, but more information is coming soon! Don't miss this episode, and make sure you catch upcoming episodes of The Veil on the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network!