Oklahoma

Oklahoma attorney general accuses officials of rigging vote on proposed Jewish charter school

The A-G alleges that the board engineered its vote so the rejection would focus only on the school’s religious character, strengthening the legal case for the school’s supporters.

The Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board discussed and rejected an application from the National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation on Feb. 9, 2026.
Peter Deutsch, founder of the Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation, addresses the Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board on Jan. 12, 2026, in Oklahoma City.

Jewish group threatens lawsuit over ban on publicly funded religious schools

Starling's new VTOL drone design for enhanced operational flexibility

Taiwan teams up with US firm Kratos to build Mighty Hornet IV attack drones to counter China

A wheel loader operator fills a truck with ore at the MP Materials rare earth mine in Mountain Pass, California, January 30, 2020; illustrative.

Trump administration to take 10% stake in USA Rare Earth in $1.6b. deal, sources say


Tulsa’s Jewish community pushes back on Oklahoma Jewish charter school proposal

“To bypass community consultation in favor of an externally driven initiative is a serious error,” the community stated.

Peter Deutsch, founder of the Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation, addresses the Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board on Jan. 12, 2026, in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma board to vote on application for religious Jewish charter school

The proposal would integrate Oklahoma academic standards with daily Jewish religious instruction, including Hebrew, Jewish texts, holidays and religious practice.

Boys in the hallway at Jewish day school

Lech L'Tulsa program provides pathway for Jewish Canadians to escape surging antisemitism

The program will provide immigration lawyer support, including a free consultation and discounted services, to assist prospective individuals and families throughout the relocation process.

Sunny view of the Tulsa Route 66 Sign at Oklahoma.

Archaeologists uncover 15,000 unexpected artifacts beneath Tulsa cemetery

A routine search for unmarked graves at Oaklawn Cemetery has instead uncovered 15,000 artifacts that reveal a vivid, unexpected picture of early Tulsa.

The Oaklawn Cemetery in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Oklahoma sex offender on Most Wanted List found in NYC, 13 years after staged abduction

The now 44-year-old was convicted in a 2008 case after he was found guilty on five counts of possession of child pornography.

Anthony Lennon, one of Oklahoma’s Ten Most Wanted, was arrested in New York after staging his own kidnapping 13 years ago

Avdija, Blazers rally from 22 down to hand reigning NBA champs Thunder first loss of season

Israeli forward Deni Avdija delivers a near triple-double in a dramatic comeback win, as talk grows about his next big NBA contract.

DENI AVDIJA powered Portland past OKC, handing the reigning NBA champion its first loss of the season, November 5, 2025.

US National Guard soldier charged for attempting to send 3D-printed gun parts to al-Qaeda

Andrew Scott Hastings, 25, allegedly shipped 3D-printed gun parts to an agent posing as an al-Qaeda contact, the Justice Department announced.

A 3D printer creating a pistol; illustrative.

'Hate has no place': Oklahoma signs IHRA definition of antisemitism into state law

“We can’t combat what we can’t define. This framework is going to help us understand what is and isn’t antisemitism.”

 Emily Gise, R-Oklahoma City, carried both Senate Bill 942 and Senate Bill 991 on the House floor.

Afghan national pleads guitly to plotting 'ISIS-inspired' US election-day terror attack

Abdullah Haji Zada, 18, and Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, 27, were arrested and charged with attempting to carry out an ISIS-inspired plot during the 2024 US Presidential Election.

ISIS fighters.

'Oklahoma!' shines in Israel: LOGON’s latest musical triumph

Theater review: Light Opera Group of the Negev Netanya Community Center

 THE LOGON presentation of  ‘Oklahoma.’