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 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).
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).
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).
LA Lakers beat Oklahoma City in NBA playoff series Sat, 19 May 2012 00:03:13 -0700 Kobe Bryant shot a perfect 18-of-18 from the free-throw line and had a game-high 36 points as the Los Angeles Lakers beat Oklahoma City 99-96 to hand the Thunder their first loss of the 2012 playoffs. (Read Story).
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Local Alex, Oklahoma News
Alex Kurtzman Directs Chris Pine in ?People Like Us? Fri, 18 May 2012 07:21:45 -0700 Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci, both experts in action films, have made ?People Like Us,? a movie about relationships. (Read Story).
Alex Moore's parents file wrongful death lawsuit Fri, 18 May 2012 15:24:42 -0700 The parents of Alex Moore, the Chilton County teen who committed suicide two years ago, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Chilton County Board of Education. (Read Story).
?The Color Wheel,? Directed by Alex Ross Perry Thu, 17 May 2012 14:41:51 -0700 Carlen Altman, front, and Alex Ross Perry in ?The Color Wheel,? which they wrote and he directed. (Read Story).
MOTORSPORTS: German adventure for Alex Fri, 18 May 2012 17:14:49 -0700 ALEX Yoong begins his adventure with Audi at the Nurburgring 24 Hours in Germany this weekend, hoping for good weather. (Read Story).
Movie Review: ?The Color Wheel,? Directed by Alex Ross Perry Thu, 17 May 2012 14:51:30 -0700 ?The Color Wheel,? a black-and-white film approaching the mumblecore school, is written by its two stars. (Read Story).
Glamour girl & much more: US soccer's Alex Morgan Wed, 16 May 2012 14:05:21 -0700 There it goes again. That blur of a pink headband. Alex Morgan on the attack for the U.S. women's soccer team. (Read Story).
Bats: A Look at Alex Rodriguez's Steep Power Decline Thu, 17 May 2012 09:10:23 -0700 Alex Rodriguez has averaged one home run for every 27.2 at-bats in the Yankees' first 37 games this year, a rate that would give him 22 homers if he has 600 at-bats this season. (Read Story).
State track: Cedaredge's Sierra Williams, Mead's Alex Mead break 3A records Sat, 19 May 2012 11:36:22 -0700 Cedaredge senior Sierra Williams and Mead junior Alex Mead successfully defended their 100-meter titles Saturday during the state track championships at Jefferson County Stadium (Read Story).
?Alex Cross? Images Include An Armed Tyler Perry & Ripped Matthew Fox Fri, 18 May 2012 14:30:59 -0700 Get your first look at Tyler Perry as Detective Alex Cross - and Matthew Fox, looking crazy-ripped as his psychotic opponent - in the first images from the upcoming franchise start-over, 'Alex Cross'. (Read Story).
Alex Cobb sees Tampa Bay Rays' faith in him materialize Fri, 18 May 2012 20:29:15 -0700 By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Friday, May 18, 2012 ST. PETERSBURG ? RHP Alex Cobb figured he'd get called up to fill in for injured RHP Jeff Niemann , packing and preparing all week as if he would be starting tonight against the Braves. But it still felt good for Cobb, 24, to get the news Thursday afternoon, validating manager Joe Maddon 's message to him after optioning the pitcher to Triple ... (Read Story).
Oklahoma Articles
Oklahoma group buys Dippin' Dots Sat, 19 May 2012 20:30:44 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).
Seaway pipeline sends oil to Texas in historic reversal Sat, 19 May 2012 20:29:03 GMT The Seaway pipeline began pumping crude from Cushing, Oklahoma, oil tanks to the heart of the U.S. refining industry in Houston on Saturday, marking a historic shift in the way oil flows across the United States. (More).
NBA playoffs: It's (wide) open season Sat, 19 May 2012 20:25:53 GMT Kobe Bryant hopes to lead his Los Angeles Lakers to the NBA Finals and win his sixth championship ring. (More).
No. 10 Aggie Women Ready for NCAA Championship Sat, 19 May 2012 20:25:36 GMT After a second place finish at regionals and individual titles in its last two events, the No. (More).
Kobe says controlling the pace will be key for Lakers in Game 4 vs. Thunder Sat, 19 May 2012 20:19:40 GMT The Lakers' Game 3 win over the Thunder on Friday was gritty, hard-fought, and earned largely at the free throw line . (More).
UPDATE 2-Seaway pipeline sends oil to Texas in historic reversal Sat, 19 May 2012 20:19:24 GMT The Seaway pipeline began pumping crude from Cushing, Oklahoma, oil tanks to the heart of the U.S. refining industry in Houston on Saturday, marking a historic shift in the way oil flows across the United States. (More).
Records: Joplin twister was costliest since 1950 Sat, 19 May 2012 20:14:06 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).
Oklahoma City group buys Dippin' Dots for $12.7M Sat, 19 May 2012 20:10:26 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).
Oklahoma lake patrols face staffing shortage Sat, 19 May 2012 20:06:30 GMT Staffing shortages will require some Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers in the marine enforcement division to patrol multiple lakes this season, but officials hope a new recruit class graduating soon will make more troopers available. (More).
Thunder vs. Lakers: Interior Dominance Key to Game 4 Victory for Each Squad Sat, 19 May 2012 20:03:33 GMT The winning recipe, and most contentious part of the court, should be extremely obvious to both Los Angeles and Oklahoma City. (More).
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