By: Lesa Jones | Category: Special Interest | Issue: June 2026
Events Park, 21101 E. 101st St. in east Broken Arrow, has been closed for major events since May 27, 2024, to facilitate the construction and infrastructure improvements needed to bring the Sunset Amphitheater Broken Arrow to the city. The 12,500-seat Sunset Amphitheater Broken Arrow is expected to open in the fall of 2026.
By: Lesa Jones | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: April 2026
The football fields at Nienhuis Park have undergone a major transformation with the recent conversion from natural grass to high-quality synthetic turf. To celebrate this exciting upgrade, the City of Broken Arrow hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Febuary 10.
By: Lesa Jones | Category: Special Interest | Issue: March 2026
The City of Broken Arrow has launched a new Build Our Future BA GO Bond education initiative that includes a new website, an AI Assistant call number, and four upcoming Public Education Bond Meetings scheduled for March and early April.
By: Lesa Jones | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: December 2025
“The Rose District Holiday Market is a place where you get the experience of shopping local alongside the fun of the ice rink. You can also get family pics in front of the 40-foot Christmas Tree, and there are free opportunities to take pics with Santa,” said Kathryn Vick, Rose District Farmers Market facilitator.
By: City of Broken Arrow | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: December 2025
The Broken Arrow Chamber hosted their annual State of the City luncheon on December 10, 2025, at Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center.
By: City of Broken Arrow | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: August 2025
The City of Broken Arrow and Keep Broken Arrow Beautiful celebrated the grand opening of The Gardens at Central Park, 1500 S. Main St., located west of the Central Park Community Center.
By: Lesa Jones | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: August 2025
A cupola once adorned the former Opera House at 200 S. Main Street, making it the crown jewel of early Broken Arrow's downtown from 1904 until the mid-1960s. Now, private funding is bringing the cupola back to the Rose District on Thursday, July 24.
By: City of Broken Arrow | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: June 2025
The City of Broken Arrow is gearing up for its annual Block Party, on Friday and Saturday, June 27-28, from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at New Orleans Square.
By: Jordan Cuckler | Category: Special Interest | Issue: February 2025
The City of Broken Arrow is seeking feedback from citizens about the next potential expansion of Broken Arrow Transit. A short, two-question survey is now available for citizens to share their input and help shape the future of local transit in our community.
By: Lesa Jones | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: January 2025
"When it comes to public parks, we often think of a place where we can engage in physical activities, but passive recreational options that encourage people to contemplate, reflect, and appreciate their surroundings are also important,” said City Manager Michael Spurgeon.
By: Lesa Jones | Category: Special Interest | Issue: December 2024
Broken Arrow City Manager Michael Spurgeon has been awarded the 2024 Presidents’ Award for Community Service, one of the highest honors Northeastern State University and the NSU Alumni Association bestows.
By: Lesa Jones | Category: Special Interest | Issue: December 2024
Broken Arrow City Council is making an impact nationally with Mayor Debra Wimpee and Ward 2 Councilor Lisa Ford each being appointed to serve significant roles within the National League of Cities organization.
By: Lesa Jones | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2024
The City of Broken Arrow celebrated the grand opening of the much-awaited Elam Park, a new public space designed to embody the values of inclusivity and accessibility for residents of all ages and abilities, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 4:30 p.m.
By: Lesa Jones | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: October 2024
The 138th Fighter Wing of the Oklahoma Air National Guard paid tribute to the City of Broken Arrow by naming one of its fighter jets “The Spirit of Broken Arrow” at a ceremony held at the Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma.
By: Erin Hofener | Category: Special Interest | Issue: October 2024
Visit Broken Arrow is excited to announce an expansion of its popular Uber ride voucher program, now offering complimentary transportation to and from the Tulsa International Airport for guests staying overnight at participating Broken Arrow hotels. In addition to this new destination, guests will continue to enjoy complimentary rides to two of the city's most vibrant districts: The Rose District and New Orleans Square.
By: Erin Hofener | Category: Special Interest | Issue: September 2024
Visit Broken Arrow is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest advertising campaign at Tulsa International Airport, featuring the city's new character, Bullseye.
By: City of Broken Arrow | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2024
Wondering what is happening in the city of Broken Arrow? August 2024 was a busy month as the city made progress on many projects including the new 23rd Street bridge, a new park that’s coming to south Broken Arrow, and many other infrastructure improvements underway for the amphitheater project.
By: City of Broken Arrow | Category: Special Interest | Issue: September 2024
The City of Broken Arrow has a new Streets and Stormwater Department Director. City Manager Michael Spurgeon announced that Tim Wilson, who has been serving as the interim director since March, has been promoted to full-time director.
By: City of Broken Arrow | Category: Special Interest | Issue: September 2024
A loan agreement with the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) will finance parts of 21 water utility improvement projects in the City of Broken Arrow, totaling $20.2 million.
By: City of Broken Arrow | Category: Special Interest | Issue: September 2024
The City of Broken Arrow has a Homeowner Emergency Repair Assistance Program available to residents of owner-occupied homes for repairs to housing items which pose an immediate threat to the health and safety of the occupants.
By: Kendra Carlson | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: September 2024
The City of Broken Arrow is excited to announce the return of the Hops, Bops, & Bites festival, taking place on September 21, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the North West Quadrant of New Orleans Square
By: City of Broken Arrow | Category: Special Interest | Issue: August 2024
Seven projects were brought before Broken ArrowCity Council for review during the July 2024 meetings.
By: City of Broken Arrow | Category: Consumer News | Issue: May 2024
Wipes are common culprits that clog and shut down city sewer lift stations that carry wastewater to the sewer plant.
By: Lesa Jones | Category: Special Interest | Issue: April 2024
The City of Broken Arrow has announced that Events Park, 21101 E. 101st St., will be closed for events beginning May 27 until further notice to facilitate the construction of the public infrastructure improvements and the development of the Sunset at Broken Arrow Amphitheater.
By: Lesa Jones | Category: Special Interest | Issue: April 2024
The City of Broken Arrow has launched a new way to get around BA—Broken Arrow Transit. This convenient, affordable micro-transit pilot program is an innovative, on-demand, curb-to-curb public transportation service.
By: Lesa Jones | Category: Special Interest | Issue: April 2024
Rocky Henkel, former Streets and Stormwater Director for the City of Broken Arrow, is the organization’s new Director of Community Development.
By: Jennifer Rush | Category: Special Interest | Issue: April 2024
Traffic and road construction affects us all. To help ease the pain, the City of Broken Arrow has provided a road construction update for the month of April.
By: Value News | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: April 2024
Broken Arrow's biannual Trash Bash & Recycling Rally is scheduled for Saturday, April 20, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. This public event aims to beautify the city and reduce litter and trash dumping around Broken Arrow.
By: Lesa Jones | Category: Special Interest | Issue: April 2024
Broken Arrow Mayor Debra Wimpee has been invited to attend the 2024 Delegation of U.S. Women Mayors to Switzerland, April 21-27, 2024. Mayor Wimpee is one of nine mayors selected by the Embassy of Switzerland in the United States.
By: Lesa Jones | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: March 2024
Mayor Debra Wimpee and the Broken Arrow City Council have designated March 25-29, 2024, as Arbor Week, which has been an annual recognition in Oklahoma since 1982.
By: City of Broken Arrow | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: February 2024
Multiple street projects are underway in Broken Arrow.
By: City of Broken Arrow | Category: Special Interest | Issue: February 2024
The City of Broken Arrow is conducting a Citizen Survey and asking residents what projects and initiatives they would like to see included in the upcoming 2026 General Obligation Bond package.
By: City of Broken Arrow | Category: Special Interest | Issue: February 2024
City Manager Michael Spurgeon recently announced the promotion of Brandy Parks and Emily Rowland to new roles at the City of Broken Arrow.
By: City of Broken Arrow | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2023
Broken Arrow’s award-winning district, the Rose District, is partnering for the 3rd year in a row with Supermercados Morelos, to host the 3rd annual Fiesta celebrating Hispanic heritage and cultures.
By: Lesa Jones | Category: Consumer News | Issue: May 2023
A City of Broken Arrow groundbreaking ceremony announcing the start of construction on the much-awaited Elam Park Phase I will be held Monday, May 1
By: Aaron McColloch | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: December 2022
Keep Broken Arrow Beautiful, a Broken Arrow community organization, was announced as the winner of the Affiliate of the Year Award during the 2022 Environmental Excellence Celebration annual banquet in Oklahoma City.
By: Value News | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: October 2022
The City of Broken Arrow is excited to announce the return of the wildly successful New Orleans Square event: Hops 'n Bops!
By: Value News | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: June 2022
The City of Broken Arrow is celebrating the opening of a new park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 14, at 11 a.m. The neighborhood park is adjacent to a new retention pond water feature with trail connections from the park to a walking trail around the pond. Other amenities include concrete plaza areas, shade structures, picnic tables, and benches.
By: Value News | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: June 2022
The Rose District and City of Broken Arrow are excited to continue its partnership with AutismOklahoma to provide Sensory Sensitive Days in the Rose District. We have three events planned for this year, with the first coming up June 23. Meet some of your favorite princesses and superheroes for a story time and interact with real-life superheroes from the Broken Arrow Police and Fire Departments!
By: Aaron McColloch | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2022
The Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce announced the Officer and Firefighter of the Year at its Annual Awards Gala Feb. 5, 2022. Congratulations to Broken Arrow Police Department Detective Brett Burton and Broken Arrow Fire Department Firefighter/Paramedic Seth Rich!
By: Aaron McColloch | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2022
Blessed. Encouraged. Historic. Those were the words City of Broken Arrow and Muscogee Nation officials used to describe the first-of-its-kind meeting between the two governments’ legislative bodies on Tuesday, May 3.
By: Lesa Jones | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2022
Nienhuis Park and Ray Harral Nature Center will host two events celebrating National Kids to Parks Day on May 21. Kids to Parks Day is a national day of outdoor play celebrated annually on the third Saturday in May. The event is in its 12th year and is in coordination with the National Park Trust and Broken Arrow Parks and Recreation and its purpose is to encourage people to discover and explore the outdoors at local, state, and national parks.
By: Aaron McColloch | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: April 2022
The Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce announced the Officer and Firefighter of the Year at its Annual Awards Gala Feb. 5, 2022. Congratulations to Broken Arrow Police Department Detective Brett Burton and Broken Arrow Fire Department Firefighter/Paramedic Seth Rich!
By: Value News | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: April 2022
Residents around Broken Arrow are gearing up to beautify the city! The annual Keep Broken Arrow Beautiful Trash Bash & Recycling Rally is back! Join us Saturday, Apr. 9, at Events Park, located at 21101 E. 101st, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., for a day of litter cleanup and recycling collection. You do not need to be part of a cleanup group to participate in the drive-through recycling event.
By: Lesa Jones | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: April 2022
The 2022 Broken Arrow Homeowners Association Workshop is back Saturday, April 16, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Stoney Creek Conference Center, across the street from the Bass Pro Shop. In its 23rd year, the City of Broken Arrow’s free annual workshop is an opportunity to get answers to property and neighborhood questions from a variety of experts in the know. The workshop is open to all, and you are not required to be a homeowner or HOA member to attend.
By: Lesa Jones | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: March 2022
The City Council unanimously approved a new Overlay District that reimagines New Orleans Square at the meeting on Feb. 15. This new urban design framework comes after more than two years of consultations and study with area property owners, two consulting firms, City staff, and a seven-person New Orleans Square Advisory Committee. The new zoning document will guide the area’s future growth surrounding the intersection of West New Orleans Street and South Elm Place.
By: Aaron McColloch | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: March 2022
The Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce announced the Officer and Firefighter of the Year at its Annual Awards Gala Feb. 5, 2022. Congratulations to Broken Arrow Police Department Detective Brett Burton and Broken Arrow Fire Department Firefighter/Paramedic Seth Rich!
By: Lesa Jones | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: March 2022
In celebration of the 150th Anniversary of Arbor Day, students from Oakcrest Elementary, members of the City Council, and the BA Parks & Recreation Department will plant trees at Arrowhead Park, 300 E. Washington St. on March 22, beginning at 10 a.m.
By: Value News | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: March 2022
"Helping people every day and getting to run into burning buildings, that's exciting," said Broken Arrow Firefighter Wade Ambrose. "That's my kind of job!" Ambrose just completed the Oklahoma Smoke Diver program and became the first Smoke Diver for the Broken Arrow Fire Department and one of only 50 in the state. The Oklahoma Smoke Diver Program is a 501 (C) non-profit organization based on the original Georgia Smoke Diver Program.
By: Value News | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: February 2022
The Broken Arrow Veterans Center will be hosting a Q&A forum-style event for local veterans to ask questions and learn about resources available to veterans.
By: Value News | Category: Education | Issue: January 2022
Over the years, the City of Broken Arrow, Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce, and Broken Arrow Public Schools have collaborated with a focus on strengthening the community to benefit its citizens, businesses, and students. It is a transcendent partnership built on thinking boldly, maintaining core values, and building consensus on public issues. The City of Broken Arrow and the Broken Arrow Chamber would like to congratulate and welcome Chuck Perry as the new Superintendent of Broken Arrow Public Schools.
By: Value News | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: January 2022
The City of Broken Arrow will officially open a new Fire Station #7 with an unusual ribbon-cutting ceremony on Jan. 12, at 2 p.m. The new station is located on the southeast corner of Washington Street and 1st Place, just south of Arrowhead Park, at 201 E. Washington St. This new Station #7 replaces the 50-year-old Fire Station #7 currently located on South Elm Place and Edgewater Street.
By: Value News | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: December 2021
The City of Broken Arrow is excited to announce the next official New Orleans Square event, the Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival! New Orleans Square’s inaugural Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival will be a celebration of the most wonderful time of the year! With vendors selling the perfect gift for a loved one, kid’s activities, hot chocolate, and most importantly Santa Claus, this will be a joyful event to get you ready for the holidays.
By: Value News | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: December 2021
Sometimes Santa wears a Cowboy hat. For more than 40 years, City of Broken Arrow Sanitation Manager Bill Cade and the Solid Waste and Recycling Department have delivered Christmas miracles to Broken Arrow children in need.
By: Value News | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2021
It’s a wonderful life in Broken Arrow and we would love for you to join us in kicking off the holiday season! On the evening of Thursday, November 18 the Rose District will come alive with holiday spirit.
By: Value News | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2021
Matthew McHaney, 57, served nine years in the Army Airborne Division and made 26 jumps. Originally from Denver, Colo., McHaney had stints in Ft. Campbell, Ky., Ft. Bragg, N.C., Ft. Richardson, Alaska, Ft. Meade, Md., and Ft. Sherman, Panama.
By: Value News | Category: Special Interest | Issue: September 2021
Broken Arrow news that you may have missed.
By: Value News | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: August 2021
The City of Broken Arrow has announced the hiring of Aaron McColloch as its new Communications and Media Relations Manager. “The Communications and Media Relations Manager is the primary spokesperson for the City of Broken Arrow while managing the City’s Communications Divisions, which includes the City’s website, social media channels, newsletters, press events, media relations and Cox Cable Channel 24” said City Manager Michael Spurgeon.
By: Jennifer Swezey | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: August 2021
The City of Broken Arrow is pleased to announce the selection of two new directors that will take over responsibilities of the City’s solid waste and maintenance services operations, respectively, which were previously managed under one department called General Services. Jerry Schuber will lead Solid Waste and Recycling, and Ryan Baze will lead Maintenance Services.
By: Value News | Category: Special Interest | Issue: July 2021
The City of Broken Arrow invites you to the 9th annual “Chalk It Up!” An Art Festival and the 7th annual Broken Arrow Rose Festival. ArtsOK, the Regional Arts Alliance of Broken Arrow’s “Chalk It Up”, an Art Festival and Keep Broken Arrow Beautiful’s Rose Festival, presented by Walmart, is a celebration of our city’s love of the arts and roses.
By: Jennifer Swezey | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2021
The City of Broken Arrow is pleased to announce the selection of two new directors that will take over responsibilities of the City’s solid waste and maintenance services operations, respectively, which were previously managed under one department called General Services. Jerry Schuber will lead Solid Waste and Recycling, and Ryan Baze will lead Maintenance Services.
By: Jennifer Swezey | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2021
Following the swearing-in ceremony for incumbent City Councilor Debra Wimpee (Ward 1) and newly elected City Councilor Lisa Ford (Ward 2), the Broken Arrow City Council voted to elect Debra Wimpee as Mayor and Christi Gillespie as Vice Mayor at their regular meeting on Tuesday, April 20. Wimpee and Gillespie will each serve a two-year term in those roles.
By: Jennifer Swezey | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: December 2020
Together with representatives from AVB Bank, ArtsOK, and the Brown-Kimbrough family, officials from the City of Broken Arrow broke ground Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 2:00 p.m. on the new Brown-Kimbrough Center for Arts, Innovation & Creativity. The two-story center will feature multiple classrooms, flex space, gallery space, and indoor/outdoor areas to host events. This innovative space will be a unique destination in the Rose District and will serve to the enjoyment and education of the citizens in the entire metro area.
By: TJ Gerlach | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: February 2020
After a nationwide search, Ethan Edwards has been appointed as Broken Arrow’s new director of engineering and construction. Edwards joins the City from Cowan Group Engineering, LLC, where he has been the operations manager since 2017. His previous experience also includes nine years as the Water and Wastewater Division Manager, Principle, and Tulsa Office Lead at Professional Engineering Consultants. Learn more at ValueNews.com.
By: Craig Thurmond | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: February 2019
Business Insider and 24/7 Wall Street attribute the city of Broken Arrow to being in the top 20 safest cities in the country. Partnerships between highly trained public safety personnel, alert neighbors and innovative government administration help make this possible. Learn about the crime prevention programs and why Broken Arrow is known for its safety in the February 2019 issue of VALUES News Magazine.
By: Teresa Bond-Mason | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: August 2018
Broken Arrow Mayor Craig Thurmond recently accepted the 2018 Livability Award at the 86th U.S. Conference of Mayors honoring Broken Arrow’s Rose District. The award, which recognizes mayoral leadership in developing and implementing programs that improve the quality of life in America’s cities, was a tough competition between more than 150 other cities.
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