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Broken Arrow Tue. Sep 26 2023

Broken Arrow microtransit program looks to kick off early next year

Microtransit is a demand-response service that uses the same technology and interface as Uber and Lyft.

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Broken Arrow microtransit program looks to kick off early next year

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Broken Arrow Mon. Sep 25 2023

Broken Arrow girl takes home golf honors

Evelyn competed in the finals at Champions Houston against the top 14 girls in the region.

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Broken Arrow girl takes home golf honors

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Broken Arrow Sun. Sep 24 2023

BAFD responds to house fire, damage limited

Residents were able to exit the home and one dog was removed during the primary search and given aid.

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BAFD responds to house fire, damage limited

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Broken Arrow Sat. Sep 23 2023

Broken Arrow police investigating altercation, shooting death

The victim of the homicide was identified as 23-year-old Jorge Santos.

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Broken Arrow police investigating altercation, shooting death

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Broken Arrow Fri. Sep 22 2023

Broken Arrow officer charged with animal cruelty in dog encounter

William Roy Golden was charged by the Wagoner County District Attorney’s office with animal cruelty and “acts resulting in gross injury/outraging public decency.”

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Broken Arrow officer charged with animal cruelty in dog encounter

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Broken Arrow Fri. Sep 22 2023

City unveils projects covered under $35 million GO bond

The Series-2023 A Bonds will be the eighth series sold from the 2018 General Obligation Bond election.

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City unveils projects covered under $35 million GO bond

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Broken Arrow Thu. Sep 21 2023

Coweta city manager resigns, former manager’s recruitment firm surfaces

The Coweta City Council met Monday night to discuss the resignation, which happened Sept. 11.

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Coweta city manager resigns, former manager’s recruitment firm surfaces

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Broken Arrow Thu. Sep 21 2023

Drummond creates organized crime task force targeting illegal marijuana grows

The effort includes the addition of a citizen tip line so suspicious activity related to unlicensed operations can be reported.

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Drummond creates organized crime task force targeting illegal marijuana grows

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Broken Arrow Wed. Sep 20 2023

City Council extends BA city manager’s contract through ’26

Changes to Michael Spurgeon’s employment contract include a cost-of-living salary adjustment, bonus and incentive payments, and a contract extension.

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City Council extends BA city manager’s contract through ’26

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Broken Arrow Wed. Sep 20 2023

Broken Arrow council OK’s Flock camera system despite privacy concerns

After a 60-day pilot period, the Broken Arrow Police Department will operate under an $18,000 lease agreement with Flock to use the cameras and software in the city.

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Broken Arrow council OK’s Flock camera system despite privacy concerns

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Broken Arrow Tue. Sep 19 2023

Walters: China influence on schools ‘pressing and deeply concerning’

The hearing hosted by the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce covered the topic of foreign influence in K-12 schools

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Walters: China influence on schools ‘pressing and deeply concerning’

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Broken Arrow Tue. Sep 19 2023

Broken Arrow adjusts safety rules for students, fans attending sporting events

BAPS says the changes were made due to “recent incidents at school sporting events” in the state

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Broken Arrow adjusts safety rules for students, fans attending sporting events

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Broken Arrow Mon. Sep 18 2023

Hill and Beaver re-elected: unofficial MCN election results

Incumbents Principal Chief David Hill and Second Chief Del Beaver were both re-elected after receiving the majority of the votes in their respective contests.

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Hill and Beaver re-elected: unofficial MCN election results

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Broken Arrow Sat. Sep 16 2023

Broken Arrow gets high ranks for livability from publication

Broken Arrow was ranked between Edmond at number 7 and Norman at number 9.

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Broken Arrow gets high ranks for livability from publication

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Broken Arrow Sat. Sep 16 2023

Broken Arrow teacher wins arts education award

Broken Arrow High School art teacher Kyle Todaro was named as a recipient of the Oklahoma Arts Institute's Transformative Teacher Award.

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Broken Arrow teacher wins arts education award

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Broken Arrow Fri. Sep 15 2023

Gillespie ‘putting faith first’ in OK Senate run

Gillespie told friends, family and supporters the central theme of her campaign is “Christ magnified” as she runs for District 33.

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Gillespie ‘putting faith first’ in OK Senate run

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Broken Arrow Thu. Sep 14 2023

Broken Arrow police share update on incident between officer, dog

BAPD Chief Brandon Berryhill says the Wagoner County Sheriff's Office has presented the findings of a criminal investigation to the DA's office.

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Broken Arrow police share update on incident between officer, dog

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Broken Arrow Thu. Sep 14 2023

Bomb threat to Union school investigated

Broken Arrow police determined the threat was likely not credible.

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Bomb threat to Union school investigated

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Broken Arrow Thu. Sep 14 2023

Bond proposal dominates Broken Arrow State of Education address

If passed, the 2023 proposed bond will invest $52 million into BAPS over the next 5 years, a majority of which will fund district operations.

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Bond proposal dominates Broken Arrow State of Education address

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Broken Arrow Thu. Sep 14 2023

Updated BAPS policy aims to cut down on student vaping, other illegal activity

School officials said there has been a rise in students sneaking tobacco and marijuana contraband into district schools.

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