NEWS

Kokomo Opalescent Glass halts operations
09/11/2026

Op Shop will remain in operation, selling existing stock of historic glass

Community Foundation awards $1.5 million
09/11/2026

Also, Aber named dean at Ivy Tech; Coroner rules on vehicle accident; Stellantis recognizes 60-year Kokomo employees

More than just a holiday
09/10/2026

Unions remind about significance of Labor Day

Solidarity is where...

#YouBelong

SPORTS

IUK athletics honoring the 9/11 fallen
09/11/2026

Cougar volleyball hosts First Responders Day at Saturday’s game

Comets outgun Northwestern
09/08/2026

Friendly football rivalry goes to Eastern, 49-20

The year the Wildkat went missing
08/26/2026

Haworth’s 1975 heist avenged by Kokomo’s win in basketball sectional

Features

Kokomo Opalescent Glass halts operations
09/11/2026

Op Shop will remain in operation, selling existing stock of historic glass

Drums Along the Wildcat returns
09/09/2026

This article is brought to you by the Community Foundation Serving Howard, Clinton, and Carroll Counties. How does a Community Foundation actually work? We don’t simply receive gifts and spend them. In reality, many charitable funds are invested with the goal of creating lasting support for the community.

Color Walk fills Jackson Morrow
09/09/2026

This article is brought to you by the Community Foundation Serving Howard, Clinton, and Carroll Counties. How does a Community Foundation actually work? We don’t simply receive gifts and spend them. In reality, many charitable funds are invested with the goal of creating lasting support for the community.

Obituaries

Obituaries, September 11, 2026
09/11/2026

Sarah Belle (Carr-Kinslow) Astuto, Dylan Lee Max McKoon, Charles C. Bennett, Donald Walter Carl Jr., Joshua Michael Richardson

Obituaries, September 10, 2026
09/10/2026

John William Ennis, Jaime L. Arnold, Charles M. Roseberry, Douglas A. Dailey, Arlette Galilea Valle, James “Jim” Allen Huffman, Myra Lou Wilson, Margaret Ann (Pratt) McKinney Seitz, Dennis Wayne Hawes

Obituaries, September 9, 2026
09/09/2026

Judith May Guerre, Jerry Wayne Tolerson, Harry Wayne Rakestraw, Helen Louise Morgan, Brod Silence, Sarah Kathryn Gittings, Stephen Carroll Schlegel, Franklin E. Hines Jr., Victoria L. Whaley

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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!