Plowman receives 40-month federal sentence
A federal judge on Thursday afternoon sentenced former City-County Councilor Lincoln Plowman to 40 months in prison for attempted extortion and bribery.
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‘Shuffle’ video pulled after slams
The Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association yanked a video of its version of the "Super Bowl Shuffle" from the Internet after it faced insults from online viewers. The YouTube video showed hotel and restaurant workers dancing and singing new lyrics to the Chicago Bears' 1985 rap song. The tourism agency produced the video as a marketing promotion linked to February's Super Bowl in Indianapolis. The agency said the video “wasn't intended to be a promo for Indy—it was to introduce our sales team at an industry event.”
Gunshot victim found on northwest side
A dead man was found at about 1:50 a.m. Thursday outside a BP gas station on the northwest side of Indianapolis, a victim of a gunshot wound. Joseph Clark, 26, was in the front passenger seat of a Cadillac Escalade near 38th Street and High School Road. Police said the motive for the shooting is unclear and they are investigating.
Two arrested on sex charges
A Johnson County woman and man were arrested Wednesday on several sex-crime charges involving a 15-year-old girl. Paul Hewitt, 81, was charged with sexual misconduct with a minor, a Class B felony. Hewitt paid the $20,000 bond and is no longer incarcerated. April Preston, 38, was charged with promoting prostitution and aiding in the commission of sexual misconduct with a minor. Both charges are Class B felonies. Preston is being held on a $40,000 bond. Police said the girl and Preston were paid to perform sexual acts on Hewitt.
Aircraft-repair firm seeking up to 200 local workers
AAR Corp. needs up to 200 more people at its Indianapolis aircraft maintenance center and plans a job fair on Saturday.
Takeda, Lilly may face thousands of suits over Actos claims
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. and marketing co-partner Eli Lilly and Co. may face as many as 10,000 lawsuits in U.S. courts over allegations that their Actos diabetes drug causes bladder cancer.
WellPoint won’t put brand-name Lipitor on generics list
Indianapolis-based WellPoint Inc., the largest U.S. health insurer by enrollment, will favor a copy of the blockbuster cholesterol medication made by Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc., the insurer said.
IU law school in Indianapolis gets $24M from McKinney
The Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis will be renamed Robert H. McKinney School of Law in honor of the retired banker and attorney.
Food company closing in Indiana has unpaid bills
An organic food company that is closing its eastern Indiana preparation center was offered up to $3.5 million in state tax credits to open its plant, but it owes more than $31,000 in property taxes and sewer bills.
Forum Credit Union names new chief executive
The Fishers-based financial institution is turning to company veteran Doug True to help Forum rebound from a $2.8 million loss in 2010.
For Big Ten championship, even suites are for sale
Besides individual tickets, entire suites are being offered for as much as $28,000 on various online brokerage sites for the inaugural Big Ten championship football game.
Prosecutors recommend 6-1/2 years for Plowman
The former City-County Councilor, convicted in September on federal bribery and attempted extortion charges, is scheduled to be sentenced Thursday afternoon.
IU studies jobs found by public college grads
The study found graduates who found jobs in manufacturing landed the highest pay, but more ended up in the lower-paying education and health care service industries.
GOP governors group names Daniels policy chairman
Daniels' policies have frequently been emulated by other Republican governors including Wisconsin' Scott Walker and Ohio's John Kasich.
Indiana Republicans push drug tests for welfare money
Two Indiana Republicans want welfare recipients to pass drug tests before they can receive benefits but similar measures have run up against Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable search and seizure.
Kokomo upshifting with Chrysler investment
City north of Indianapolis feels the power of $1.3 billion upgrade of equipment in automaker’s transmission plants.
Firefighter denies molestation charges
The firefighter brother of Anderson Mayor Kris Ockomon denied any wrongdoing after he was charged with six counts of child molestation, sexual misconduct and criminal deviate conduct. Martin Ockomon, 46, was arrested Tuesday and later posted bond. The allegations date back 21 years, and special prosecutor Tammy Napier of Hancock County alleges a possible cover-up by another brother, Roger Ockomon, a retired Anderson police officer. Martin Ockomon is accused of fondling and molesting at least three young female relatives on numerous occasions during the 1990s. His attorney denied the charges.
UPDATE: Dow leaps 490 points on moves by world banks
Central banks around the world worked Wednesday to give banks easier access to dollars, jolting stock markets and easing fears of a global credit crisis. The Dow Jones industrial average had its biggest daily gain since March 2009.
Fire destroys warehouse, motorcycles
A warehouse fire Wednesday morning in Lawrence heavily damaged a building and about 75 motorcycles stored inside. The blaze, at 46th Street and Franklin Road, started about 1 a.m. The building, which housed a motorcycle repair shop, is one of the oldest buildings in Lawrence. Fire officials said the structure likely will need to be torn down.