Oklahoma Highway Patrol releases report by trooper accused of excessive force in 2nd incidentOctober 9th, 2009 Oklahoma trooper defends use of force in reportOKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper defends his use of a baton in a second case involving claims he used excessive force. The patrol released Trooper Daniel Martin's report Friday on the latest incident after an open records request by The Associated Press.
Lone llama rescued after wandering for a month on Pikes PeakOctober 2nd, 2009 Lone llama rescued after month on Pikes PeakCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A lone llama wandering near the summit of Pikes Peak for a month has been captured and is heading to a new home.
Princess Diana exhibit to open at National Constitution Center in PhiladelphiaOctober 1st, 2009 Princess Diana exhibit to open in PhiladelphiaPHILADELPHIA — A traveling museum exhibit about the life of Princess Diana will open in Philadelphia on Friday. The exhibit "Diana: A Celebration" is at the National Constitution Center through Dec.
New items at Odd Wisconsin exhibit range from Casablanca script to Lewis and Clark journalSeptember 14th, 2009 New items at Odd Wisconsin exhibit in MadisonMADISON, Wis. — An original script from the movie "Casablanca," a journal from the Lewis and Clark Expedition and one of the world's first atlases are among the new items at the Wisconsin Historical Museum's exhibit of odd items.
Mercury Marine to repay Oklahoma tax credits because it plans to move 380 jobs to Wis.September 9th, 2009 Mercury Marine to repay tax credits to Okla.OKLAHOMA CITY — Boat engine manufacturer Mercury Marine plans to repay tax credits it received from Oklahoma now that it plans to move jobs from the state. Wisconsin-based Mercury Marine revealed the plans in a letter from company President Mark Schwabero to Oklahoma House Speaker Chris Benge and other state lawmakers on Tuesday.
8 minor earthquakes shake Oklahoma in 1 dayAugust 28th, 2009 ADA, Okla. — At least eight minor earthquakes have been recorded in central and southern Oklahoma in a single day. The latest was a 2.3 magnitude quake recorded at 11:15 p.m.
Minor earthquake shakes central Oklahoma, no reports of damageAugust 27th, 2009 Minor earthquake shakes central OklahomaADA, Okla. — A minor 3.4 magnitude earthquake rattled an area in central Oklahoma.
Orangutan escapes enclosure at Australian zoo; rope provides creature brief taste of freedomJuly 13th, 2009 Orangutan escapes enclosure at Australian zooSYDNEY — Officials at an Australian zoo say a clever orangutan used a rope to swing out of its enclosure and enjoy a brief taste of freedom. Pulang the orangutan's daring escape happened Saturday at the Perth Zoo in Western Australia state.
Woodstock anniversary exhibit at rock museumJune 29th, 2009 Woodstock anniversary exhibit at rock museumNEW YORK — Peace and love will last a lot longer than three days at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, which is celebrating Woodstock's 40th anniversary with a new exhibit. From July 3 to Nov.
Litter of lynx kittens is first documented in Colorado since 2006, heartening biologistsJune 27th, 2009 Litter of lynx kittens heartens Colo. biologistsDENVER — The discovery of 10 lynx kittens this spring marks the first newborns documented in Colorado since 2006, heartening biologists overseeing restoration of the mountain feline.
Titanic exhibit at museum in St. Paul through Jan. 3June 22nd, 2009 Titanic exhibit at science museum in St. PaulST. PAUL, Minn. — A collection of items from the Titanic is now at the Science Museum of Minnesota in St.
LA burglary suspect afraid of losing freedom hides in storm drain for 12 hours to avoid arrestJune 17th, 2009 Man hides in LA drain for 12 hours to avoid arrestLOS ANGELES — A burglary suspect who tried to evade police by hiding in a narrow storm drain under a busy freeway for 12 hours finally agreed to give himself up after speaking to a local TV reporter on his cell phone. The man resisted multiple applications of tear gas, a police dog, negotiators, an improvised plunger and a professional urban search-and-rescue firefighter, authorities said.
Tearful Yoko Ono previews items from Rock Hall's John Lennon exhibit, including bloody clothesMay 12th, 2009 Tearful Yoko Ono talks about John Lennon exhibitNEW YORK — A new John Lennon exhibit is particularly emotional for his widow, Yoko Ono. Besides Lennon's guitars, letters and other personal effects, it also includes a paper bag containing the bloody clothes from the night he was shot to death.
Justwhistledixie scratched from Kentucky Oaks with foot abscessMay 1st, 2009 Justwhistledixie scratched from Kentucky OaksLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Justwhistledixie has been scratched from the Kentucky Oaks.
Wandering Fla. 'gator parks on suburban Tampa woman's front doorstep, but is soon hauled awayApril 24th, 2009 Wandering Fla. 'gator winds up on Tampa doorstepTAMPA, Fla.
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October 4th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
Sadly, this is a fault of a parent. Children need to be supervised when wandering among wild animals, even if they are in zoo exhibits. This lynx was just doing what’s natural for it. I sure hope this parent isn’t a greedy money-grubber and file an unjustified lawsuit.
Allen Nyhuis, Coauthor: America’s Best Zoos