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Family rallies around Oklahoma father after head-on crash

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4 weeks ago

March 14, 2026

Family rallies around Oklahoma father after head-on crash

OKLAHOMA CITY –

A newlywed Oklahoma man expecting his first child with his wife is now facing a long road to healing after a devastating crash.

Zain Daniels had just married the love of his life in December. Now, the couple is preparing to welcome a baby boy.

But instead of getting ready for their son’s arrival, Daniels’ family says they are focused on helping him recover from serious injuries after a head-on crash.

Family members say Daniels was simply driving to pick up his daughter from school when the collision happened.

The crash left him hospitalized with three broken bones, facial fractures and an abdominal wound.

“Ideally, we hope that he would make a full recovery,” said his aunt, Tamara Daniels. “But the reality of it is we just don’t know because of the extent of the injuries. He will have issues in the future.”

Daniels’ aunt and stepmother say the situation has been especially difficult for his wife, Paige.

“She’s really stressed out,” said Anna Daniels, his stepmother. “She is pregnant with their child that they’re expecting, and so we try to keep the stress down to a minimum on her.”

The crash has also created major financial strain for the family.

Tamara Daniels says his job does not provide short-term or long-term disability benefits.

“His company doesn’t offer any type of short-term or long-term disability,” she said. “So his income is completely out of the picture. It’s just her income.”

With additional surgeries expected and medical bills continuing to grow, the family is now asking the community for help.

“It’s a family that’s going to have to struggle to make their ends meet because of somebody’s decisions that they made that day,” Anna Daniels said.

Family members describe Daniels as a caring and giving person who spends time giving back to young athletes in the community. He volunteers as a wrestling and baseball coach and is known as a dedicated family man.

His family says the recovery process could take more than a year.

For now, they say their focus is helping him heal, and preparing for the arrival of his baby boy.

A GoFundMe has been created to help the family with medical expenses: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-nephew-after-car-crash

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Oklahoma City man claiming to be financial investor charged with fraud

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9 hours ago

April 10, 2026

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Oklahoma City man claiming to be financial investor charged with fraud

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — A federal grand jury has charged an Oklahoma City man with dozens of counts of wire fraud, money laundering, and aggravated identity theft.

From June 2021 through December 2025, officials say 36-year-old Matthew Mclain Veazey presented himself as a successful financial investment professional. Public records indicate that Veazey encouraged friend and family to send him money by claiming he had special access to favorable investment opportunities due to his connections.

However, authorities say Veazey kept the money for himself and used it for personal expenses.

Court records allege that investors gave Veazey $2.38 million, but those funds were never repaid. Authorities say Veazey fabricated text messages and email communications from real people to convince victims that his investment activities were real.

This week, a federal grand jury returned a 30-count indictment charging Veazey with 21 counts of wire fraud, five counts of money laundering, and four counts of aggravated identity theft.

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If convicted, Veazey faces up to 20 years in federal prison and fines up to $250,000 for each count of wire fraud, up to 10 years in federal prison and fines up to $250,000 for each count of money laundering.

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PORTAL TARGET BREAKDOWN: Oklahoma State guard Amari Whiting

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21 hours ago

April 9, 2026

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PORTAL TARGET BREAKDOWN: Oklahoma State guard Amari Whiting

Portal season is just getting underway. The Iowa Women’s Basketball team suffered five losses to the transfer portal, leaving them, at this moment, with six players on next year’s roster, including just two guards. For the first time since the portal became commonplace in college sports, the Hawkeyes, led by head coach Jan Jensen are […]

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UFL Expanding to Oklahoma City, Moving to 10 Teams in 2028

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1 day ago

April 9, 2026

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UFL Expanding to Oklahoma City, Moving to 10 Teams in 2028

The more, the merrier!

The United Football League announced on Thursday morning that it’s expanding to 10 teams in 2028, including the addition of a team in Oklahoma City.

“Oklahoma lives and breathes football, so bringing the UFL to Oklahoma City was an easy decision,” UFL Co-Owner Mike Repole said in a statement about the inclusion of Oklahoma City. “This is a state that shows up, cares deeply, and truly understands the game. From college powerhouses to Friday night lights, football runs deep here. We’re committed to building a franchise in OKC that the entire state can rally behind.”

The Oklahoma City UFL team doesn’t yet have a name but will play its home games at MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium, which is under construction. The location of the other expansion team isn’t known, either.

“Oklahoma City has long been one of the most glaring vacancies on the professional football map,” UFL President & CEO Russ Brandon said in a statement. “The combination of a new stadium, deep-rooted football culture, and a city that has proven its ability to support major league sports makes this an easy decision. We are thrilled to bring the UFL’s brand of high-octane spring football to the passionate fans of Oklahoma.”

The lone professional sports team in Oklahoma City is the Thunder, who just won their first NBA championship in franchise history last season. Elsewhere, the Oklahoma Sooners (college) are located roughly 25 minutes south of Oklahoma City, while the Oklahoma State Cowboys (college) are located roughly 70 minutes north of Oklahoma City.

As for this season, which is two weeks young, the UFL has three new teams: the Columbus Aviators, Louisville Kings and Orlando Storm.

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