NEWS

A Gospel Explosion is coming
09/02/2026

Nationally renowned minister Tony Evans to visit Mt. Pisgah, Sept. 14-15

Local law enforcement targets child predators
09/02/2026

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Appeals on Wheels comes to IUK
09/02/2026

IU Kokomo’s Havens Auditorium will host Appeals on Wheels, a live Indiana Court of Appeals presentation of an actual appeals case on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

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SPORTS

The year the Wildkat went missing
08/26/2026

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

Building more than football players
08/25/2026

Kokomo Klaws teaching discipline, accountability, respect

The life and times of Chuck McCoskey
08/19/2026

A look back at the life of one of Kokomo High School’s athletic heroes

Features

Community First hits 20 on Dixon
09/02/2026

Community First Bank of Indiana (CFB) is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Dixon Road branch, recognizing two decades of growth, community partnership, and customer relationships that have helped shape the bank’s story.

IU Kokomo announces top scholars
09/02/2026

Summer students earn chancellor’s list, dean’s list honors

Petal to the Metal at UAW 685
09/01/2026

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Obituaries

Obituaries, September 2, 2026
09/02/2026

Kathy D. McBee, Sandra Sue Griffin, Patricia Ann Boyd, Estelle A. Clark, Harbans Singh Sr., Ronnie Drue Sedberry, Virgil “Mark” Goebel, Rafael Johnson, Rita M. Overdorf

Obituaries, September 1, 2026
09/01/2026

Mary Lynn Dale, Janet “Sue” Copas Logan, Roger L. Clark, Nila Jean Utterback, Nina Jean Ehrman, Rosanne Kemp Reed, Roberta Taylor, Ronald Major Shearer

Obituaries, August 31, 2026
08/31/2026

Ruth Marie “Goat” Jordan, Linda S. Crail, Martha Kay Armstrong, Ruth Virginua (Slagle) Huckeby, Daniel Joseph Rayn, Amanda Lynn Skeans, Jessie Mae Bilberry, Eric Glen Rody, Tracy T. Talbert

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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!