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City to Investigate Implementation of Curbside Recycling

The City of Broken Arrow will form a special citizens committee to investigate residential curbside recycling, after the City Council at the August 16 meeting approved the results of the recent refuse and recycling survey. Read on...
‘Challenger’ adult softball complex officially named by Council

The currently-under-construction Broken Arrow Challenger Sports Complex's name reflects both on-field competition and the smaller adaptive field that allows players of all ability levels to participate. Read on...
City Council approves curbside recycling for BA residents

Municipal Authority (City Council) approved curbside recycling alongside once per week pickup using two cart system – one for trash and one for recyclables. Program will be implemented in the fall of 2020. Read on...
Compost pumpkins at The M.e.t.

Residents can drop off their holiday gourds, squash and pumpkins at the M.e.t depot at 302 N. Elm Pl. through November. Read on...
Mulch, bag or compost fall leaves

Do not blow or rake leaves into the street or storm sewers. (Permit required for burning.) Read on...
Buy Broken Arrow kicks off Nov. 1

The Shop Local campaign ends Dec. 8. Participating merchants are listed at BuyBrokenArrow.net. Read on...
Broken Arrow breaks ground on Creek 51 Business Park

Groundbreaking scheduled for Monday, Oct. 28, at the development site. Business Park created by new TIF district aims to attract “clean” manufacturing companies. Read on...
BA utility customers to see rate change effective on November bills

These changes will make the bill for a typical household using 7,000 gallons increase about $5.37 per month. The increases are necessary to continue providing utility services and pay both operational costs and debt service payments. Read on...
Vacation rental regulations go into effect Oct. 21

The ordinance was adopted by the City Council on Aug. 20. The regulations establish three types short term rental properties, with specific requirements for each. Read on...
City Council Highlights

New City Council Highlights! Hear about a donation from St. Francis Hospital South, continued trail additions in BA, return of the Rose District Ice Rink and more. Read on...
New traffic signal energized at 9th and Dallas in BA

New traffic signal installed as part of the 9th Street (Lynn Lane/177th East Avenue) widening project. The signal has been energized but is flashing red in every direction so drivers can adjust to the presence of a new traffic control device. Read on...
City Council to discuss Citizens Recycle Committee recommendation on curbside recycling

On Thursday, Oct. 10 at 5:15 p.m., the Broken Arrow Municipal Authority will hold a meeting at City Hall for a presentation and discussion regarding the Broken Arrow Pilot Project Report and recommendation of the Citizens Recycle Committee. Read on...
Broken Arrow in Motion

Check out the latest on what's happening in Broken Arrow! 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...
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...
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...
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...
BAFD releases video showing why drivers should avoid flooded roads

Dramatic video shows the swift water rescue of a stranded motorist 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...
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...
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...
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...