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Showtime boxing event moves indoors due to weather forecast

The Aug. 23 Showtime boxing event will now be held inside the Central Park Community Center as part of a weather contingency plan. The seven-fight line-up remains the same, with Showtime broadcasting live to a global audience beginning Friday at 9 p.m. 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...
Broken Arrow pool closing dates announced

Last days for City pools: Country Aire, Aug. 6; Family Aquatic Center, Aug. 10; Nienhuis Aquatic Facility, Aug. 16. Splash pads remain open as weather permits. 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...
LifeRide enrollment period runs Aug. 1-31

LifeRide is a subscription program that provides valuable cost-savings on emergency medical response and transportation in BA. Residents living outside the City limits but within the fenceline can also enroll in a Fire/Rescue subscription service. Read on...
City Council Highlights

Hear about the new Aspen Creek Park, improvements coming to the Elm/BA Expressway signals, a new Hillside Drive retaining wall, regulations for vacation rental homes and more! 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...
August marks LifeRide enrollment option period

The option to make enrollment changes to LifeRide, the City of Broken Arrow’s ambulance subscription program, is scheduled to begin on Aug. 1, and ends Aug. 31. 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...
Broken Arrow in Motion

Check out the latest on what's happening in Broken Arrow! 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...
Storm siren testing resumes in March

The sirens are tested at noon on the first Wednesday of the month when the weather is clear. 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...
Rose District revitalization honored again

The effort was named a finalist in the Route Fifty Navigator Awards 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...
Broken Arrow rededicates Vietnam War Memorial

The memorial was relocated to Veterans Park to be more visible. 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...
Watch the South Broken Arrow Economic Development Meeting

In response to concerns about the imbalance of stores and restaurants in different parts of the community, the City of Broken Arrow presented up-to-date information on actions taken to encourage new retail opportunities in the southern part of town. Watch video...
Youth Sports an Economic Driver for BA

Broken Arrow is known for hosting some of the region's largest youth sports tournaments. Many of these teams stay for several days in Broken Arrow, spending money at our local hotels, restaurants and stores. 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...