NEWS

The Hustler is home
02/03/2026

Grissom Air Museum places B-58 bomber in new building

IU Kokomo honors faculty, staff for service
02/02/2026

Indiana University Kokomo recently honored 53 employees with a combined total of 730 years of experience for their service to campus. Chancellor Mark Canada recognized the faculty and staff members during the annual spring convocation.

Russiaville man arrested for meth possession
01/30/2026

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SPORTS

All good things must come to an end
02/02/2026

Bud Fields says a heart-felt good-bye to his readers

Taylor, NW face off in MS basketball
01/31/2026

Sixth, seventh, eighth grade squads compete in cross-county rivalry

Early-bird Titans tame the Panthers
01/28/2026

Taylor outlasts Western to win, 56-45, in boys’ basketball

Features

Ivy Tech looking for Distinguished Alumni
02/03/2026

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Ivy Tech offering Achieve Your Degree program
02/03/2026

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KUO hosts dueling pianos Feb. 13
02/03/2026

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Obituaries

Obituaries, February 3, 2026
02/03/2026

Darrell E. Shupperd, Clinton Ronald Wray, Arley Eugene Parton, Mary Beth Lyvers, Donald Paul Horn, Rebecca Jean Bowen, Diane E. Barrett, James “Jim” Dale Lahee

Obituaries, February 2, 2026
02/02/2026

Elijah Michael Rudd

Obituaries, February 1, 2026
02/01/2026

Brittany Lynn (Thomas) Gifford, Catherine L. Gerlach, Anthony Wayne Pigg Jr.

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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!