NEWS

The chicken will rise again
01/23/2025

Mayor willing to leave Imperial Drive closed (for now) to secure Chick-fil-A

Northside fire under investigation
01/21/2025

Coroner to conduct autopsy Jan. 21 to make positive identification of one victim

KPD, Kokomo Schools explain lockdown
01/17/2025

On Jan. 16, Kokomo High School officials were made aware of a potential threat. The school immediately initiated planned safety protocols, contacted local law enforcement, and enacted a lockdown. Local law enforcement was on-site.

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SPORTS

Braves top Wildkats in Foulfest 2025
01/22/2025

Kokomo takes 82-79 loss at Maconaquah; Peckinpaugh ejected and suspended

How much is ‘safe’ ice?
01/20/2025

I have received several requests from people asking me about “safe” ice. I guess several folks are anticipating the chance to go ice fishing, and several people received new ice skates for Christmas gifts. They want to know about going ice skating on farm ponds, retention ponds, and maybe even skating on some creeks behind their house.

Lady Cougars fall to the Mighty Oaks
01/18/2025

IU Kokomo women's basketball team loses at home against Oakland City, 84-71

Features

Growing their own way
01/21/2025

Twin sisters plan individual paths with IU Kokomo biology degrees

Night to Shine coming to Bridgeway
01/20/2025

National event for special needs features, dinner, dancing, and more

Curtain call for Kaiser
01/20/2025

Professor reflects on her time in IU Kokomo’s performing arts

Obituaries

Obituaries, January 23, 2025
01/23/2025

Teresa Renee Sheagley

Obituaries, January 22, 2025
01/22/2025

Marlene Rae Hoppes

Obituaries, January 20, 2025
01/20/2025

Christine Bailey

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LANTERN PODCASTS

My Wife, My Ex-Wife, and Me, January 23, 2025
01/23/2025

This week, the MWMEM crew engages in a nostalgic trip back to the 2000s with a little trivia. Catch new episodes of My Wife, My Ex-Wife, and Me and review past episodes on the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network.

Outdoors with Bud, January 18, 2025
01/18/2025

Welcome back, Bud! After weeks of illness during the holiday season, our resident outdoors expert has returned! This week, Bud talks with his "bonus" granddaughter, Kelsey Roller, about her recent hunting adventures. Catch new episodes of Outdoors with Bud and review past episodes on the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network.

The Lamp, January 17, 2025
01/17/2025

This week, Kokomo Lantern Publisher Pat Munsey speaks with Debbie Norris and Cheryl Graham of United Way Serving Howard and Tipton Counties. The annual Point in Time census of homeless individuals takes place at the end of the month, and organizers could use your help. Also, United Way's free tax preparation services are about to resume. Find out how you can take advantage of this service and avoid paying fees to the big online tax prep companies. Catch new episodes of The Lamp and review past episodes on the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network.