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Aspen Landing part of OU academic study
The University of Oklahoma’s Urban Design Studio will perform an academic study of the Aspen Landing trails, bike paths, and the Arkansas River corridor following a decision by the Broken Arrow City Council on Sept. 6.
09/13/2022 8:00 a.m.
City applies for federal ‘Safe Streets’ grant
The City of Broken Arrow is joining the Indian Nations Council of Governments (INCOG) in an application for a grant that could provide the City with up to $4 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
09/08/2022
Traffic Calming Program reduces speeds
Traffic Calming is a process using signs, painting, policing, and physical barriers to enforce residential traffic speeds.
08/31/2022 2:05 p.m.
Six City employees named to Leadership BA
“Honored and humbled” was the consensus feeling of six City employees upon learning of their selection to the Leadership Broken Arrow Class of 2023.
08/31/2022 12:36 p.m.
Brighter streetlights coming to BA
The LED conversion of 5,185 PSO-owned streetlights is set to begin Monday, Aug. 22, weather permitting.
08/18/2022 12:02 p.m.
City addressing public transportation needs
More public transportation options are coming to the City with the adoption of the Final Report of the year-long Broken Arrow Public Transit Study that the City Council approved at its meeting on August 16.
08/18/2022 10:31 a.m.
Wimpee 'Mayor of the Year' finalist
Broken Arrow Mayor Debra Wimpee is a finalist for the 2022 Mayor's Council of Oklahoma—Mayor of the Year Award. This year's Mayor of the Year will be announced at the Oklahoma Municipal League Conference Awards Banquet held on Sept. 15 in Tulsa.
08/18/2022
GIS Division partners with Museum BA project
The City of Broken Arrow’s Geographic Information System (GIS) Division has been working on a special request from the Museum Broken Arrow
08/05/2022 2:00 p.m.
Drainage issues addressed
Through the General Obligation Bonds, the City allocates funds for drainage improvement projects, both named and unnamed.
07/29/2022
Voyage project puts space in perspective
Understanding the vastness of the Milky Way galaxy is a challenge from a textbook, computer screen, or museum for even the brightest students.
07/22/2022 10:37 a.m.
Council approves 2018 GO Bond sale
The Broken Arrow City Council approved a bid to purchase $40 million General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022A sale at 3.413624 percent to BOK Financial Securities at its meeting on July 19.
07/20/2022 3:43 p.m.
BAPD hosts Fentanyl Forum for community
Oklahoma is in the midst of a drug epidemic, including Broken Arrow, according to Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics Director Donnie Anderson.
07/15/2022 1:45 p.m.
Culture leads to high retention rate
The Water Distribution Division has an enviable retention rate at the City of Broken Arrow. Wanting to keep that momentum going for years to come, the Utilities Department partnered with Strategic Government Resources (SGR) to provide leadership training for the utilities and crew supervisors.
07/12/2022 9:56 a.m.
City Director to lead State organization
On July 1, Streets and Stormwater Director Rocky Henkel became the President of the Oklahoma American Public Works Association.
07/11/2022 11:25 a.m.
New Orleans Square Block Party rocks
New Orleans Square rocked to the sounds of The Lords of 52nd Street Friday night, July 1, as thousands attended the second annual New Orleans Square Block Party.
07/06/2022 11:55 a.m.
East New Orleans Street improvement coming this fall
Construction on New Orleans Street, between 209th and 215th E. Ave., near Events Park, is expected to begin this September after the City of Broken Arrow and Wagoner County reached an inter-local agreement regarding shared public infrastructure.
06/29/2022 4:01 p.m.
Mayor Wimpee elected to state board
Broken Arrow Mayor Debra Wimpee is the new Vice President of the Oklahoma Municipal League’s Mayors Council of Oklahoma Board of Directors.
06/29/2022 1:00 p.m.
Campaign signs have their place
It’s campaign season and political signs are popping up all around the City! While we wish each of the candidates luck in their endeavors, there are laws regarding sign placement in the City of Broken Arrow that will be enforced.
06/15/2022 8:00 a.m.
War at Home Memorial dedication brings attention to returning veterans
The dedication of the War at Home Memorial was a solemn occasion with Muscogee Nation warrior drums, songs, and a procession.
06/11/2022 3:59 p.m.
New Ward Boundary plan approved
The Broken Arrow City Council approved a Ward Boundary re-districting plan recommended by the Citizen's Advisory Panel and City staff.
06/08/2022 1:14 p.m.