NEWS

City council to consider data center moratorium
04/17/2026

Plough and four others form subcommittee, also addressing BESS and nuclear developments

Sheriff arrests seven in narcotics investigation
04/17/2026

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Community First honors volunteers
04/17/2026

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SPORTS

IU takes trophies on tour
04/11/2026

The Crimson and Cream’s rise to the top draws a crowd in Kokomo

Tigers scratch out successful basketball season
03/30/2026

Northwestern’s strong run ends at sectional finals

IU football trophy coming to Kokomo
03/28/2026

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Features

IU Kokomo Spring Concert, April 29
04/17/2026

The Indiana University Kokomo choir, community band, and flute choir will perform together at the school’s annual spring concert, taking place Wed., April 29.

Brown is doing it on her own
04/17/2026

IU Kokomo online degree program offers fresh start after life-altering loss

More Than a Building
04/14/2026

Greentown Historical Society featuring county’s educational past

Obituaries

Obituaries, April 17, 2026
04/17/2026

James “Jim” Perry Stewart, Rhonda Joann Anderson, Bessie Eleanor Thomas, Rev. Dr. Clayton Zane Miller, Larry Eugene Crow, Henry “Butch” Lavon Hall

Obituaries, April 16, 2026
04/16/2026

John Paul Salisbury, Marie Annette Byrum, Elja Arnett, Mark Alan Wolfe, Brenda Lea Collins, Rhonda Joann Anderson, Linda Gail Davis, William Howard Bates, Evalene Wolf, James Dale Williams

Obituaries, April 15, 2026
04/15/2026

Earlene Sue Cox, Raymond Wesley Thompson, Janet Sue “James” Quirk, Kyle Logan Johnston, Becky Sue Monday, Pamela Darlene Copley

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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!