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Situation Update 5/25 at 6:30 p.m.

Outflow from Keystone Dam has held steady at 254,741 cfs. Water levels are holding steady in Broken Arrow. Rose West Dog Park has reopened. Read on...
Mayor signs Emergency Declaration for City of Broken Arrow

The proclamation is effective for areas south of Jasper from Garnett to 23rd. It also prohibits non-residents from the area declared as an emergency. Read on...
Water Level Update

May 23 - The Corps of Engineers increased releases from Keystone Dam to 250,000 cfs at noon. Flooding increases along the Arkansas River in extreme south Broken Arrow can be expected in the evening to overnight hours. Read on...
Residents near Arkansas River in south BA urged to take flooding precautions

Due to projected Arkansas River water levels, areas in extreme southern Broken Arrow could see the potential for flooding. 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...
City Council Highlights

Hear about a chalk art festival, a new title for one of our departments, and a proposed Fire Subscription program. Read on...
City to present results of Elm and New Orleans redevelopment study

Draft plan conceptualizes possible solutions for declining district 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...
Construction begins on Washington Street in west BA

Vehicle lanes are reduced to 10 feet but center turn lane maintained 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...
BAFD offers free community hands-only CPR classes

The free one-hour classes train citizens in Hands-Only CPR, choking assistance and familiarize them with AEDs. 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 motorcycle safety course resumes in March

The Share the Road course is designed to teach experienced riders how to survive riding on our roadways. Read on...
Broken Arrow leaders join others from area to meet with state legislators

Leaders from BA, Bixby, Coweta, Jenks, Sand Springs and Sapulpa attended the forum to discuss municipal government needs with state legislators. 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...
Take green waste to Tulsa’s Mulch Site

With fall leaves piled up in yards and bare tree limbs begging to be trimmed, many Broken Arrow residents may wonder how to get rid of it all. 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...
Elm & New Orleans retail study underway

Watch the presentation from Catalyst consultant Jason Claunch, as he outlines possibilities for the Elm and New Orleans area in south Broken Arrow. Read on...
Comprehensive Plan update continues with future growth scenarios

The open house is scheduled for Thursday, June 21 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Central on Main. Attendees will also learn about the process to update the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. 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...