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 Altus Afb, Oklahoma News
Altus Group Limited Announces Positive First Quarter Results With 27% Year-Over-Year Increase in Revenue Thu, 10 May 2012 09:46:00 -0700 TORONTO, ONTARIO-- - Altus Group Limited today announced its financial and operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012.Performance Highlights-- Year-over-year revenue growth of 26.6%;-- Adjusted ... (Read Story).
Altus Res Cap Ltd - Interim Management Statement Thu, 17 May 2012 23:08:22 -0700 ? ALTUS RESOURCE CAPITAL LIMITED Interim Management Statement for the period 1 January 2012 to 18 May 2012 (the "Period"). Overview Altus Resource Capital Limited (LSE:ARCL) (the "Company") ... (Read Story).
Altus Group Limited Adopts Majority Voting Policy and Nominates Two New Board Members Wed, 09 May 2012 09:39:38 -0700 TORONTO, ONTARIO-- - In conjunction with Altus Group Limited's upcoming Annual General meeting on June 1, 2012, the Board of Directors today announced the adoption of a majority voting policy and the nomination of an eight person Board, including two new independent candidates.With the introduction of ... (Read Story).
Altus Group Limited Completes Acquisition of Existing U.S. Convertible Debentures Tue, 01 May 2012 13:57:00 -0700 TORONTO, ONTARIO-- - Altus Group Limited is pleased to announce that today it has completed the acquisition of the outstanding convertible debentures issued to vendors of the Argus business in connection ... (Read Story).
Polaris Wireless Introduces Altus Mobile Tue, 08 May 2012 02:00:00 -0700 CTIA Meeting Room #714, Hall G ? Polaris Wireless, the global leader in high-accuracy, software-based wireless location solutions, today announced the introduction of Altus Mobile, the industry?s first mobile location surveillance application, providing accurate mass location of all mobile devices operating on a cellular network, on-demand location, subscriber device tracking, and geo-fence ... (Read Story).
Art Class for Kids at the Altus Public Library Sat, 19 May 2012 08:33:55 -0700 The Altus Public Library and the Shortgrass Institute will be conducting a Prismacolor art workshop for kids, third through fifth grade, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday and Friday June 4, 5, 7 and 8 ... (Read Story).
Altus High School Top Ten Seniors Named for 2012 Sat, 19 May 2012 08:34:13 -0700 Altus High School?s Top 10 Seniors for the graduating class of 2012 were named at a school ceremony on May 15. They are Kaylee Speer, Valedictorian; Heather Kelley, Salutatorian; Alexa Mock; Caitly... (Read Story).
Solar eclipse safety information Fri, 18 May 2012 12:03:34 -0700 Altus ?- Sunday offers an unusual event in North America but emergency management professionals are advising to not look directly at the sun. ?Looking at the Sun over a prolonged period of time can... (Read Story).
Annual Spring Band Concert to be held tonight at AHS Thu, 17 May 2012 13:18:36 -0700 The Altus Schools Annual Spring Band Concert will be held tonight, Thursday, May 17, at the Altus High School Auditorium. The 6th grade band will open the concert at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Juni... (Read Story).
Shooting suspect sought for injuring local Altus man Tue, 15 May 2012 11:48:43 -0700 Altus Police Department received a call 9:39 p.m. Saturday, May 12, from a South Carolina resident. That person had gotten a call from someone about a shooting at SW Metal Trade at 1100 W. Broadway... (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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