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City Council Highlights

New City Council Highlights! Hear about electric vehicle charging stations coming downtown, the new Youth City Council, land purchase for the Armed Forces Meeting Hall, the Citizens Recycle Committee recommendation for curbside recycling and more! Read on...
Recycle Committee presents recommendation to BA Council

The Committee’s recommendation includes a City-provided recycling cart, continued use of trash bags and once per week pick up. The presentation will be made to the Broken Arrow City Council on Sept. 17. Read on...
Group ride celebrates Main Street Bikeway

Public invited to join a group ride from Washington and Main north to the Rose District Plaza. BAPD and INCOG will have information on bike safety, traffic laws regarding bicycles and the regional trail network. Read on...
Mayor presents at Institute on City Design

Mayor Craig Thurmond to talk about proposed Innovation District in Broken Arrow. Thurmond is one of only 7 mayors invited to present on designs within their cities. Read on...
September is National Preparedness Month

National Preparedness Month is an annual reminder that natural and man-made disasters can strike at any time. Having a planned response when you’re at home, work or on the road can make all the difference in an emergency. Read on...
Paws on Patrol keeps community safe

The program is a community awareness and crime prevention program you can take part in while walking your dog. Read on...
New BAPD deputy chief announced

25-year Broken Arrow Police veteran Major Scott Bennett will be promoted to deputy chief as of Sept. 1. Current Deputy Chief Mark Irwin is retiring at end of August. Read on...
Broken Arrow in Motion

Check out the latest on what's happening in Broken Arrow! Read on...
Elm and New Orleans Advisory Committee convenes

First meeting for committee formed to steer implementation priorities for revitalizing the Elm and New Orleans commercial district in Broken Arrow. Meeting is at 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 29, at Broken Arrow Nazarene Church, 401 W. New Orleans St. Read on...
Curbside Recycling Pilot: What’s Next?

By September, the pilot report and the Citizen’s Recycle Committee recommendation, will be presented to BAMA for consideration and possible action. Read on...
Mayor, City Manager attend White House State Leadership Day

Intergovernmental conference held July 25 hosted delegates from Oklahoma, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. State and local leaders met with senior administration officials, including Vice President Mike Pence. Read on...
City of BA department changes name

Development Services will now be known as the Department of Community Development. The name change better reflects the department’s focus on serving residents. Read on...
Your role in maintaining an adequate water supply during the hot summer months

The highest monthly water usage in Broken Arrow generally occurs from July-September. In 2016, the City Council adopted a Water Conservation Plan that will help make sure all our citizens will receive water if our supply is low. Read on...
Elm and New Orleans Revitalization Study meeting video

In early 2018, the City of Broken, in partnership with the Broken Arrow Economic Development Corporation (EDC), hired a consultant to study and develop a plan to improve commercial and retail quality at Elm and New Orleans. Read on...
Mayor presents BA resident with Carnegie Medal for heroism

Established in 1904, the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission was created to recognize outstanding acts of selfless heroism performed in the United States and Canada. Read on...
BAFD to ‘wash in’ two new ladder trucks

BAFD’s two new $1 million ladder trucks replace older trucks at Stations 2 and 6. Read on...
Broken Arrow names new Parks director

The City of Broken Arrow announced Matt Hendren as its new Parks and Recreation Director. Read on...
Mosquito control begins with prevention

The best way to control the mosquito population is by not allowing them to breed in the first place. Read on...
BAFD releases video showing why drivers should avoid flooded roads

Dramatic video shows the swift water rescue of a stranded motorist Read on...
Register your storm shelter

The City maintains a database of storm shelters and safe rooms to assist emergency responders after a storm. Read on...
BA City Councilmember Debra Wimpee accepted into the Community Leadership Development Class 8

The CLD program provides a unique hands-on training and educational opportunity for community leaders from across the state. Read on...
2019 Rose District Farmers Market opens Saturday, April 6th

Market will be open weekly through October Read on...
White House and Federal Delegation intervene to save land trade

Land swap will result in a new elementary school and parks for BA Read on...
Reflection Park completes transformation from crime scene into memorial

Former Bever property honors victims, first responders Read on...
Work on Broken Arrow’s first bikeway begins in March

The bulk of the project consists of restriping vehicle lanes and on street parking south of Houston and adding signage. Read on...
FEMA approves Broken Arrow storm shelter rebates

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a grant worth $328,000 to the City of Broken Arrow. These funds will offset the cost of installing storm shelters for 164 homeowners. Read on...
BAPD first agency in state to join ‘Neighbors’ by Ring

Neighbors app aims to reduce crime in neighborhoods by connecting residents and law enforcement with real-time local crime and safety information Read on...
BA City Councilors appointed to national committees

The National League of Cities has appointed elected officials from the City of Broken Arrow to a number of federal advocacy committees. Read on...
2018 State of the City

City Manager Michael Spurgeon delivered the 2018 State of the City address at a Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Read on...
Broken Arrow ranks among ‘Safest Cities in America’

24/7 Wall St. puts the City as 19th Read on...
Download the VisitBA app

Designed for visitors, the Visit Broken Arrow app also is useful for residents to rediscover the City in new ways. Read on...
City Council members dismissed as defendants in medical marijuana lawsuit

The City contended that no Open Meeting violations occurred, and there was no merit to the claim. Read on...
Speed limits reduced on three Broken Arrow roads

The City of Broken Arrow has reduced the speed limit on three roads in the southern portion of the City. Read on...
City manager receives Certified Municipal Official designation

Michael Spurgeon has over 30 years of experience in municipal government Read on...
WalletHub names Broken Arrow best city for first time home buyers

Broken Arrow also received this honor in 2014. Read on...
BAPD makes collision reports available online

Completed collision reports are available online, for free, to involved parties. Read on...
Broken Arrow named one of “Most Livable” cities in America

Broken Arrow Mayor Craig Thurmond was awarded first place honors at the 2018 City Livability Awards Program during The U.S. Conference of Mayors’ 86th Annual Meeting in Boston. Read on...
Broken Arrow science students to launch floating wetland

Broken Arrow High School students launched a sustainable floating wetland on Wednesday, May 23, at Tiger Creek Nature Park as part of a continuing partnership with the City of Broken Arrow. Read on...
Broken Arrow ranks 9th on national list of lowest-crime cities

An analysis done by the news website Business Insider ranks Broken Arrow 9th on a list of cities with the fewest violent crimes in the United States. Read on...
Broken Arrow makes USA Today’s Charming Main Streets list

USA Today included Broken Arrow’s Rose District in their list of charming Main Streets across the USA. Read on...
City, BA Schools partner on watershed conservation

The program may include floating wetlands, rain gardens, cascade aerators, fountains, nature preserves, pervious walking trails and more. Read on...
Report Shows Broken Arrow Streets in Good Condition

Broken Arrow’s streets are the City’s largest asset, valued at $576.1 million dollars. Earlier this year... Read on...
"Surf the Earth" at Battle Creek Golf Club

Battle Creek Golf Club is the first and only golf facility in Tulsa and Northeast Oklahoma to offer GolfBoards. Named the ‘Best New Product for Golf’ at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida, GolfBoard is safe, fun, and easy for everyone to learn. Read on...