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HICKS: Global slowdown makes its way to Wyoming

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke recently spoke of a slowing world economy at the annual fete of world economists in Jackson Hole, Wyo. His speech was the typical measured prose of someone whose choice of adverbs has the capacity to send markets diving. However, to an experienced listener, two interesting tidbits emerged.

Firefighter, 2 others charged in molestation

An Anderson firefighter, his ex-wife and his retired police officer brother were arrested Wednesday and charged in connection with a child molestation. Martin “Skip” Ockomon, 46, is accused of molesting a family member. He's the brother of former Anderson Mayor Kris Ockomon. Martin Ockomon's ex-wife, 48-year-old Renee Brewster, faces neglect charges. His brother, 60-year-old Roger Ockomon, is accused of knowing about the alleged crimes while serving in the Anderson Police Department but failing to report them.
 

Body found in burned apartment

Investigators found human remains Wednesday night in an Indianapolis apartment that burned a month ago. Detectives were called to Abney Lake Apartments near 38th Street and Kessler Boulevard after management reported strong odors from an apartment that burned Aug. 4. An autopsy was scheduled Thursday to determine the cause of death and identify the body.
 

Four armed robbery suspects arrested

Indianapolis police have arrested four suspects in connection with four armed robberies on Labor Day: Elliot Johnson, 20; Shaquille Carter, 19; Brandon Nabors, 18; and a male juvenile. All are from Indianapolis. Three of the robberies happened in the span of several minutes just before 12:30 p.m. Monday near 16th Street and College Avenue. A fourth robbery took place a few hours later. Several victims were beaten and another was struck by a car while riding his bike.
 

State high court to hear Simon defamation suit

The Indiana Supreme Court has agreed to hear oral arguments Oct. 24 in the case involving a California lawyer that stems from a separate suit filed by a former nanny of Herb and Bui Simon.

Cummins starts hiring freeze as sales slow

Engine maker Cummins Inc. says it has instituted a global hiring freeze for at least the rest of this year with an uncertain impact on announced expansions of Indiana operations.

Fairbanks awards $1.6M to local Teach for America

The Indianapolis-based Fairbanks foundation will award the funds over three years to help Teach for America recruit and train teachers to teach in the city’s public school system.

Indiana legislators want to defend immigration law

Three state senators say Indiana's attorney general effectively nullified their votes when he opted not to defend sections of a state immigration law he said were rendered invalid when the U.S. Supreme Court struck down similar sections of an Arizona law.

Commuter subsidies often go unnoticed

In a dark little corner of the tax code known as Section 132(f), the IRS lets employers provide tax-free benefits—typically, payroll deductions and/or subsidies—to employees for commuting costs. That includes vans, buses, bikes, trains, and even parking. And both parties can save, since they’re not getting dinged for their respective taxes on the amount of the benefit.

MDC approves CIB’s sale of building to Steak n Shake

The Metropolitan Development Commission on Wednesday approved a resolution allowing the Capital Improvement Board of Marion County to sell the Ober Building in downtown Indianapolis to the Steak n Shake restaurant chain.