Oklahoma News
Oklahoma park accused of letting kids play with tigers Thu, 17 May 2012 19:37:39 -0700 OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) - The Humane Society of the United States is accusing an Oklahoma exotic animal park of allowing children to handle and pose for photographs with juvenile tigers in what they called "a petting zoo for carnivores." Joe Schreibvogel, owner of the G.W. Exotic Animal Park, 65 miles south of Oklahoma City, denies the allegations, and he said on Thursday that the humane society ... (Read Story).
Oklahoma City ties Western Conference finals with a 5-1 victory over Toronto Fri, 18 May 2012 20:57:52 -0700 OKLAHOMA CITY - A non-stop parade to the sin bin proved too much for the Toronto Marlies' stellar penalty killing unit. (Read Story).
Oklahoma welfare applicants to face drug screening Wed, 16 May 2012 16:27:47 -0700 OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) - Oklahoma will require welfare applicants to submit to screening for illegal drug use under a bill signed into law on Wednesday by Republican Governor Mary Fallin. Oklahoma became the fourth state this year to approve such a measure, joining Utah, Georgia and Tennessee. Fourteen other states had similar proposals pending, according to the National Conference of State ... (Read Story).
Oklahoma governor signs open-carry gun bill Tue, 15 May 2012 17:41:58 -0700 OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) - Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin signed into law on Tuesday a bill that will allow Oklahomans to openly carry guns if they pass a criminal background check and take firearms training. Fallin, a Republican, said the new law "sends a strong message that Oklahoma values the rights of its citizens to defend themselves, their family and their property." Oklahoma already issues ... (Read Story).
Oklahoma City group buys Dippin' Dots for $12.7M Sat, 19 May 2012 11:38:39 -0700 Oklahoma City group buys Dippin' Dots for $12.7M (Read Story).
Oklahoma's unemployment rate falls in April Fri, 18 May 2012 07:43:02 -0700 Oklahoma's unemployment rate continued to improve in April as it fell to 5.0 percent, according to information released Friday morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (Read Story).
Oklahoma Native American Cultural Center faces fight over funding Thu, 17 May 2012 23:55:54 -0700 Opponents of a plan to put an additional $40 million state bond issue into a half-built Native American cultural center in downtown Oklahoma City think they have the votes to kill it. (Read Story).
State employment continues strong recovery Sat, 19 May 2012 00:09:54 -0700 Oklahoma's unemployment rate continued to improve in April as it fell to 5.0 percent, according to information released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. (Read Story).
Park festival set Saturday at Will Rogers Gardens in Oklahoma City Thu, 17 May 2012 22:00:00 -0700 The Oklahoma City Council of Garden Clubs is holding its annual Festival in the Park on Saturday at Will Rogers Gardens. The festival will feature seminars on gardening, activities for children and a flower show. (Read Story).
Report: Receiver Jackson staying at Oklahoma Thu, 17 May 2012 19:18:47 -0700 Oklahoma wide receiver Kameel Jackson is staying at Oklahoma despite being suspended indefinitely last week by coach Bob Stoops, according to a report in the Daily Oklahoman. (Read Story).
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Local Addington, Oklahoma News
Addington steps down as Kenyon-Wanamingo boys basketball coach Fri, 04 May 2012 18:27:50 -0700 KENYON ? Matt Addington has stepped down as the boys basketball coach at Kenyon-Wanamingo. Addington, who turns 39 next week, had been the head coach at K-W for the past (Read Story).
New Wolfforth mayor is already town doctor, fire chief Sat, 12 May 2012 20:15:15 -0700 Charles Addington II is the new mayor of Wolfforth. He is also the town doctor and fire chief. And now Dr. Addington will add Mayor to his list of titles. (Read Story).
David Addington joins Heritage executive team as deputy chief operating officer, senior VP Wed, 09 May 2012 13:32:00 -0700 The Heritage Foundation has announced that David Addington , Dick Cheney?s former counsel and chief of staff, has become the think tank?s senior vice president and deputy chief operating officer. The move makes Addington part of the executive team of Heritage President Edwin Feulner and Executive Vice President Phillip Truluck ? the structure that has led the organization for the past 35 years ... (Read Story).
Town centre set for half million pound upgrade Thu, 17 May 2012 04:19:18 -0700 Work on a new town square funded through a grant from the Mayor of London is set to begin. (Read Story).
Crusaders supporting St John Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:43:30 -0700 When the Crusaders take on the Reds at the new AMI Stadium in Addington this Sunday, players will be wearing a specially made jersey to support St John. The jerseys, which include the St John logo, will then be auctioned on Trade Me and the funds raised will go towards funding St John's support of community rugby in the Crusaders franchise area. (Read Story).
New Addington gym welcomes TV gladiator Tue, 24 Apr 2012 03:10:35 -0700 TV star Destroyer from cult show Gladiators turned out to congratulate the winner of a gym challenge to change his physique. (Read Story).
Group forced to find new home Tue, 08 May 2012 10:12:27 -0700 Spiralling rents and insurance problems could force the closure of vital community organisations in Christchurch, an MP says. (Read Story).
High rent forces community group out Tue, 08 May 2012 11:54:13 -0700 Spiralling rents and insurance problems could force the closure of vital community organisations in Christchurch, an MP says. (Read Story).
Much Ado at The Court Theatre Thu, 03 May 2012 22:00:40 -0700 A mix of verbal jousting, slapstick and romance is set to bring MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING to The Court Theatre?s Addington stage. Lisa Chappell (McLeod?s Daughters, The Cult) and Roy Snow (Go Girls, Shortland Street) star in one of Shakespeare?s most-loved ... (Read Story).
Picture released of New Addington assault victim Sat, 21 Apr 2012 04:01:31 -0700 Police have released a picture of David Petch, who died after being assaulted outside his New Addington home. (Read Story).
Oklahoma Articles
Records: Joplin twister was costliest since 1950 Sat, 19 May 2012 19:30:33 GMT JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The cost of 30 manhole covers that got sucked away: $5,800. A new concession stand at the destroyed high school: $228,600. Shelter and care for more than 1,300 homeless pets: $372,000. The tornado that tore through Joplin a year ago already ranks as the deadliest twister in six decades. (More).
Oklahoma City group buys Dippin' Dots for $12.7M Sat, 19 May 2012 19:29:59 GMT A group of investors from Oklahoma City has completed a $12.7 million transaction to buy the Dippin' Dots LLC flash-frozen ice cream company out of bankruptcy. (More).
Maine native Masters breaks Oklahoma mark, qualifies for US Olympic Trials Sat, 19 May 2012 19:25:22 GMT University of Oklahoma junior Riley Masters broke his own record in the men's 1,500-meter Friday evening, running 3 minutes 37.19 seconds to finish 14th in the event at the USATF Oxy High Performance Meet. (More).
Cherokee land crabs Sat, 19 May 2012 19:23:58 GMT Oh, this just cracked me up over at American Digest : Steyn's piece is here . One wonders whether Oklahoma Plain Crabs are similar to Prairie Oysters. (More).
Joplin Twister Costliest Since 1950 Sat, 19 May 2012 19:22:37 GMT The cost of 30 manhole covers that got sucked away: $5,800. A new concession stand at the destroyed high school: $228,600. Shelter and care for more than 1,300 homeless pets: $372,000. The tornado that tore through Joplin a year ago already ranks as the deadliest twister in six decades. (More).
Lakers try to even series with Thunder Sat, 19 May 2012 19:10:58 GMT The Los Angeles Lakers were seconds away from facing an insurmountable 3-0 deficit against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals. (More).
2012 NFL Draft: Reviewing the Detroit Lions Sat, 19 May 2012 19:10:41 GMT The Detroit Lions are a really good team and the only thing holding me back from rooting for this historically poor team is their stupid, poopyface of a coach. (More).
Oklahoma City Group Buys Dippin' Dots Sat, 19 May 2012 19:10:14 GMT A group of investors from Oklahoma City has completed a $12.7 million transaction to buy the Dippin' Dots LLC flash-frozen ice cream company out of bankruptcy. (More).
Game 4 Preview and Chat: The Oklahoma City Thunder Sat, 19 May 2012 19:06:10 GMT Last night the Lakers won a game at the FT line and that seems to have sparked some controversy about the nature of the calls, the refereeing, and what that meant about the game. (More).
Lawrence: Commish has Stern grip on NBA future Sat, 19 May 2012 19:05:18 GMT From ordering lockouts to scheduling Christmas Day games to determining who has power and who doesn't, nothing of consequence in the NBA ever happens without David Stern calling the shots. (More).
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