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Oklahoma City rabbi urges action, resilience after Michigan synagogue attack

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4 weeks ago

March 13, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY –

Rabbi Abby Jacobson paused and took a deep breath before speaking about the recent messages her congregation has received.

Leaders at Emanuel Synagogue say hateful communications targeting the Jewish community have increased in recent weeks.

“We’ve definitely seen an uptick in unpleasant forms of communication,” Jacobson said.

Still, Jacobson says the synagogue has also received an outpouring of support, both locally and from people in other states, including Michigan.

“People are already saying, ‘We’re sorry. We love you. Antisemitism has no home here,’” Jacobson said. “We appreciate it. We need to hear it.”

She says the rise in hateful rhetoric isn’t affecting only Jewish people.

“Being different isn’t always safe, and we are not the only people who are different,” Jacobson said.

Instead of staying stuck in fear or anger, Jacobson encourages people to take action. That could include contacting lawmakers, supporting organizations that fight hate or donating to causes that help vulnerable communities.

“By doing something that is helpful, by taking a helpful action, we feel less powerless,” she said.

Jacobson also had a message for the Jewish community: do not let hate lead to despair.

“We can’t be too bitter,” she said. “But together we will also find reasons to be happy. And together we will live our best lives. And that will be the best answer to antisemitism.”

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Oklahoma City man claiming to be financial investor charged with fraud

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8 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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20 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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