Police search for missing Logansport man
First responders in Logansport are looking for a missing Logansport man. The man was last seen taking out the trash Monday night in the 800 block of Helm Street. The man's first name is Thomans — his last name hasn't been released. He's described as 5 feet, 10 inches, 200 pounds and aged 69. Thomas has gray hair, a goatee and wears wire-rimmed glasses. If you have information about his whereabouts contact 911.
Power plant a no-go in Logansport
An unreachable agreement has forced Logansport officials to end their partnership with a firm that wanted to develop a power plant in the city. Logansport Mayor Ted Franklin has negotiated with Logansport Energy Group since 2014. Last week, Franklin announced a deal wasn't able to be made with the company.
Judson Road to undergo extension project
A road project will extend Judson Road in Kokomo. Kokomo-Howard County Governmental Coordinating Council Policy Board voted in favor of a plan that would extend Judson Road to Morgan Street. The extension could cost a range of $300,000 to $5 million. The project would bring in $200,000 of state funding. The extension's timeline continues through 2018.
Simulated shooting
A retired Navy SEAL is bringing a unique form of firearm training to central Indiana. Jesse Barnett has opened Poseidon Experience — a facility that brings the world of military gun training to Indiana. However, the military-style guns shoot compressed CO2, lasers and electronics instead of bullets. Barnett said the simulated experience is as realistic as it gets.
Purdue researchers study technology for cancer patients
Researchers at Purdue University are studying different technologies to help prevent, detect and, even, treat cancer. One form of technology is an oxygen generator that aids chemo patients — the generator increases oxygen levels within a tumor target. Those increased levels could provide better radiation outcomes.
Survey reveals medicated pre-school students
A new national survey is displaying large numbers of pre-schoolers on ADHD medication. The survey reveals nearly half of pre-schoolers with ADHD are medicated. Although pediatricians say behavioral therapies for children under six is the best route, 46 percent of pre-school aged children have taken ADHD medication alone or in combination with behavioral therapy.
