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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Businesses in Amorita Oklahoma
- Graham's Farm Shop - Farm Supplies (Wholesale)
- Paula's Kuttin Korner - Beauty Salons
- Peffly Farms - Farms
- Robert Broce Farm Shop - Nonclassified Establishments
- Sandcreek Farm - Farms
- US Post Office - Post Offices
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Local Amorita, Oklahoma News
Underwater exploration in Bohol Thu, 17 May 2012 09:05:10 -0700 The marvelous underwater panorama of Bohol Aside from the Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers and the ivory beaches of Panglao, what else is there to see in Bohol? (Read Story).
Obituary: Jimmie Don Tatum -- Correction Fri, 11 May 2012 22:13:50 -0700 Jimmie Don Tatum, 79, of Copan, Okla., died at 7:40 p.m. Tuesday (May 8, 2012). (Read Story).
Obituary: Jimmie Don Tatum Fri, 11 May 2012 10:29:39 -0700 Jimmie Don Tatum, 79, of Copan, Okla., died at 7:40 p.m. Tuesday (May 8, 2012). (Read Story).
NWOSU-Alva graduation set for today Fri, 04 May 2012 20:26:26 -0700 The 113th spring commencement at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Alva, will be 10:30 a.m. today at Ranger Field. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to Percefull Fieldhouse. (Read Story).
Oklahoma Articles
Dealing with playoff rarity Sat, 19 May 2012 21:29:13 GMT The Lakers and Thunder, after playing 2 hours 43 minutes without overtime Friday night, return to Staples Center tonight for Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals and the rarity of a postseason back-to-back. It is a particular challenge for the older Lakers at a time they need a win to avoid what would be a seemingly insurmountable 3-1 ... (more) (More).
Seaway pipeline sends oil to Texas in historic reversal Sat, 19 May 2012 21:28:29 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).
Oklahoma group buys Dippin' Dots Sat, 19 May 2012 21:24:45 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).
Records: Joplin twister was costliest since 1950 Sat, 19 May 2012 21:24:02 GMT In this May 25, 2011 file photo, Shirley Waits sits outside her mother's home and waits for an insurance adjuster to arrive, in Joplin , Mo., after a massive tornado moved through Joplin three days earlier, leveling much of the city. (More).
76ers stun Celtics as LA edge OKC Sat, 19 May 2012 21:16:02 GMT Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers catches a pass as he fends off Derek Fisher #37 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals on May at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, Friday, May 18. (More).
NBA playoffs: It's (wide) open season Sat, 19 May 2012 21:15:43 GMT Kobe Bryant hopes to lead his Los Angeles Lakers to the NBA Finals and win his sixth championship ring. (More).
College Football Countdown: No. 86 Ball State Sat, 19 May 2012 21:09:16 GMT The Orlando Sentinel has ranked all 120 Football Bowl Subdivision teams in the country. (More).
NBA Playoff Schedule 2012: What Game 3 Losers Must Do to Rebound Sat, 19 May 2012 21:05:43 GMT Despite the overwhelming media and fan reaction to the Miami Heat's Game 3 loss to the Indiana Pacers, LeBron James and company are just one win away from reclaiming home court advantage in their Eastern Conference semifinal series, and placing all of the pressure to win Game 5 on Indiana. (More).
Lakers vs. Thunder: Lack of Bench Production Will Be LA's Downfall vs. OKC Sat, 19 May 2012 21:04:58 GMT The Los Angeles Lakers' size advantage in their Western Conference semifinal series against the Oklahoma City Thunder has and will continue to be negated by their significant lack of solid production off the bench. (More).
NBA Playoffs 2012: Kobe Bryant Will Need a Superhuman Performance in Game 4 Sat, 19 May 2012 21:04:49 GMT On Friday, Kobe Bryant took "hero ball" to new heights in the 2012 NBA Playoffs . (More).
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