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Free AI training at Ivy Tech
05/13/2026

This article is brought to you by Blye’s Bridal Loft. Blye’s Beauties is back for the 2026–2027 school year! This is more than a program - it’s a space to show up, stand out, and be part of something that celebrates who you are and where you’re going.

Local government addressing data centers
05/12/2026

County moving on one-year moratorium; city sends issue to committee

County holding jail project open house
05/12/2026

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SPORTS

NW plays David to Kokomo’s Goliath
05/13/2026

Tigers put run rule on Wildkats, 13-1

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

Features

‘Disaster!’ strikes Kokomo Civic Theatre
05/13/2026

Passengers Shirley (Joni DeLon) and Maury (Scott Foster)

Free meal from Morning Star
05/13/2026

Morning Star Church offers a free meal to the community on the third Tuesday of each month at Bon Air Park, 2500 N. Purdum St. Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy a meal, fellowship, and good company. The meal is served at the shelter in the park.

A foundation of generosity
05/13/2026

Donor impact applauded at IU Kokomo's Chancellor’s Guild Dinner

Obituaries

Obituaries, May 13, 2026
05/13/2026

Joanna M. Coonrod, Thomas “Tom” Edward Hagan, Anita Sue Scott, Loretta G. Umbarger, Nicholas Kent Kellogg, Margarete T. Davis, Ruth Inez Basey, James “Jim” Junior Phipps, John Edward Bowen

Obituaries, May 12, 2026
05/12/2026

Geraldine King Canady, Alberta “Tilley” Mae Reed, Mary Olive Delight (Ringer) Silvers, Teri Lynn Nicholls, Linda S. Fruth, Mark E. Catron, Roxanne “Rocky” Jean Harlow

Obituaries, May 11, 2026
05/11/2026

Bruce Sellery Gregg, Barbara Ann Hooten

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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!