NEWS

Seldon retires from KPD
06/26/2026

This article is brought to you by the Kokomo Downtown Farmers Market. “Looks great. Where is it?” Here are a few helpful tips in how to find the Market each and every Saturday of the season. You know you’re nearby when you can smell fresh food cooking, hear the distinct sound of live music, or see folks pushing strollers and walking dogs in the same general direction! We’re here for the whole community and we’d love to see you!

Fatal crash under investigation
06/26/2026

This article is brought to you by the Kokomo Downtown Farmers Market. “Looks great. Where is it?” Here are a few helpful tips in how to find the Market each and every Saturday of the season. You know you’re nearby when you can smell fresh food cooking, hear the distinct sound of live music, or see folks pushing strollers and walking dogs in the same general direction! We’re here for the whole community and we’d love to see you!

GOP unseats Secretary of State
06/24/2026

The Indiana Republican Party held its 2026 convention in Fort Wayne on June 20, and in casting ballots for the Secretary of State race, they chose to end the term of incumbent Diego Morales.

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SPORTS

Kingston Classic takes over country club
06/26/2026

IU Kokomo golf outing raises scholarships for student athletes

Youth baseball enters championship season
06/23/2026

Russiaville teams battling for city, league titles

Creek Chubs building momentum
06/17/2026

Kokomo splits four-game homestand with Catfish, Pistol Shrimp

Features

A season of obscurity
06/26/2026

Keep praying; a foundation is being set

IUK students getting their hands dirty
06/24/2026

American Water Charitable Foundation grant supports creek restoration

Ice cream social at the Seiberling
06/22/2026

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Obituaries

Pet obituary, June 26, 2026
06/26/2026

Duchess Clark

Obituaries, June 26, 2026
06/26/2026

Marcia Kay Grant, Rick A. Roberts, Geraldine “Gerry” Rush, Stacy Lynn Swearingen

Obituaries, June 25, 2026
06/25/2026

Lawrence William “Bill” Sharp, Dallas Dwight Parton, Jimmy “Jim” Dale Balmer, John Arthur Murray, Braylen Tasean Johnson, Jeannie Wolfe, Juanita Sue Fogelsong

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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!