Oklahoma

Oklahoma governor declares May Jewish American Heritage Month

"We’re home to thousands of Jewish Oklahomans and we celebrate the richness of our cultures and the contributions that each brings.”

Oklahoma mall gallery under fire for swastika armband art exhibit

Art gallery in Shawnee, Oklahoma plaza blasted for mural showing Biden, Harris, Zuckerberg and others with Nazi armbands.

Oklahoma: At least three dead in shooting in Tulsa hospital

At least three people killed and multiple injured following shooting at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa. Police say the shooter is dead.

Oklahoma passes 'near-total' abortion ban

Activists say people will find a way to get abortions no matter what - even if forced to do them on their own or travel out of state.

Oklahoma legislature advances Holocaust education bill

Bill would have Oklahoma schools work with Holocaust experts to develop appropriate curriculum.

Oklahoma GOP chair under fire for likening coronavirus restrictions to the Holocaust

Republican officials and local Jewish federation condemn Oklahoma GOP chairman for comparing COVID restrictions to the Holocaust.

Oklahoma Senator threatens Ben and Jerry's

Senator Lankford of Oklahoma has demanded his state fight back against the ice cream company's decision to target Israel.

French Jewish heiress gives up right to priceless impressionist painting stolen by Nazis

After 10-yr dispute with the U of Oklahoma, 81-year old French department store heiress decides to give up her battle for Pissarro painting.

Oklahoma to rename state highway after Trump

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signs bill to rename stretch of highway after former President Donald Trump.

National VP of College Democrats accuses Israel of "genocide"

Uni of Oklahoma pro-Palestinian protest ends up "demonizing an entire country" as campus Students for Israel group feared would happen.

Oklahoma governor Kevin Stitt tests positive for coronavirus

Kevin Stitt believed to be the first US governor to contract the coronavirus.

Oklahoma enacts anti-BDS legislation

Conference of Presidents welcomes Oklahoma's move to enact a measure to combat the anti-Israel BDS movement.

Israeli drugmaker Teva to pay Oklahoma $85 mil in opioid suit

Money will be used to fight opioid crisis, attorney general says.

Suspect arrested in anti-Semitic vandalism in Oklahoma

Woman captured on surveillance video painting anti-Semitic graffiti on Oklahoma Democratic Party headquarters in Oklahoma City.

'Gas the Jews' spray-painted onto Oklahoma Democratic party HQ

Racist, anti-Semitic graffiti spray-painted on outside of Oklahoma Democratic party's headquarters.

Israeli woman sentenced to prison over plot to murder ex-husband

Oklahoma court sentences Danielle Layman to over 3 years in prison, after she makes poison in plot to murder ex-husband.

Oklahoma woman seeks hitman to kill ex-husband in Israel

Israeli ex-pat offers $4,000 for hitman online to travel to Israel to murder her ex-husband, who sought visitation rights to see their child

11-year-old Oklahoma girl finds criminal in closet

Wanted criminal escapes by hiding in young girl's closet underneath clothes.

Record magnitude earthquake hits Oklahoma

A record 5.6 magnitude earthquake centered in Oklahoma hit the Midwest on Saturday.

Watch: TV crew rescues farmer from giant wildfire

Dramatic footage from Oklahoma shows tractor driver narrowly escaping with his life - thanks to nearby storm chasers.

OK Supreme Court Bans Ten Commandments Monument

Court calls monument on Capitol grounds violation, AG vows to fight: 'they ignored profound historical impact of Bible.'

Four Year-Old Buys Nazi Ring in Vending Machine

Ring with the Nazi party symbol infuriates mother in Tulsa; vending company known to be 'problematic.'

OK Rampage Killer Charged with First-Degree Murder

Beheading suspect may face the death penalty, DA says - as the FBI waffles over connection between attack and Islamism.

Workplace Jihad in Oklahoma

Muslim Employee Beheads Colleague in OK Rampage

Muslim convert beheads colleague, severely wounds another while allegedly 'shouting Islamic phrases.' Officials say 'no link' to terrorism.

Chabad, OU Team Up to Help Tornado Victims

The Chabad Center of Oklahoma has received $15,000 in disaster-relief funds from the Orthodox Union after disastrous tornado.

Obama Sees Message in Bible Found in Oklahoma

A week after the fatal tornado devastated the town of Moore, President Obama visited the site and deleivered a religious message.

Witness: Israelis Could Understand Oklahoma Spirit

An eyewitness told Arutz Sheva about the aftermath of the devastating tornadoes that hit Moore, Oklahoma last week.

Oklahoma Teacher Shielded Students Despite Injury

A heroic teacher shielded her students from Oklahoma’s tornado even after the metal leg of a desk speared her in the calf.

Chabad Issues Oklahoma Relief Appeal

Chabad of Oklahoma City has issued appeal to worldwide Jewish community to contribute “as generously as possible” to relief organizations.

Israel Offers Condolences Over Oklahoma Tornado

PM Netanyahu sends letter of condolence to American people following disastrous Oklahoma tornado.

At Least 51 Dead as Tornado Hits Oklahoma

A powerful tornado blasted an area outside of Oklahoma City, leveling homes and killing at least 51 people. 24 children feared dead.

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