NEWS

Haynes-Apperson gets Kool
04/30/2026

Kool & The Gang headlines June18-20 festival; Foghat, Asia, Lo Cash also to perform

No victory for worker safety
04/29/2026

Memorial ceremony highlights rise in workplace deaths

Attempted child abduction engages police
04/27/2026

KPD searching for man who tried to take infant at Aldi on April 26

Solidarity is where...

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SPORTS

Russiaville kicks off baseball season
04/30/2026

Opening Day parade defies the weather for launch of 60th season

Lady Tigers crush Comets
04/28/2026

Northwestern tops Eastern, 9-0, in softball action

Western pounces on Tipton
04/24/2026

Panthers’ baseball, softball teams start seasons strong

Features

Hey, kids! Free comics!
04/29/2026

Comic books given away in Kokomo, May 2

Making it through with flying colors
04/29/2026

IU Kokomo humanities, social sciences, sciences students applauded at honors night

Gilead House’s ‘The Dinner’ a success
04/27/2026

🌸✨ Mother’s Day at SUTE ✨🌸

Obituaries

Obituaries, April 30, 2026
04/30/2026

Phyllis Irene Craig, Ruth Emily (Sansom) Lewis, John A. Beckner, Carldon Hawkins, Vicki Lynn Reynolds

Obituaries, April 29, 2026
04/29/2026

Martha Louise Creason (Schimmel), Anne Helen Grant, Donald Dean Abney, Ernest Steven Wolfe

Obituaries, April 28, 2026
04/28/2026

Linda Lou Hooker, Judith “Judy” Marie (Mann) Waters, Nelda A. Garrison, Kristin Annette Hartman, Joseph Robert “Joe” Fording, Willie Ousley

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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!