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Broken Arrow
Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
Good morning, Broken Arrow. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Public Service Company (PSO) urges local residents to prepare for winter storms by assembling emergency kits and updating contact information for outage alerts. Crews are trimming trees and upgrading equipment to strengthen the grid and keep families safe during severe conditions. KTUL
- ➤ 2 News anchor Naomi Keitt announced her pregnancy with her husband Derek; the couple is sharing details of their journey using in vitro fertilization + surgery and expect their baby by late spring/early summer. KJRH
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Big Country 99.5 announced on Monday, Jan. 20 that local country music legend Billy Parker passed away at 88. He worked at the station from 1971 until retiring in 2015 and earned multiple awards during his career. KTUL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The American Red Cross warns that blood supplies are low and urges donors to help save lives. Donor centers in Tulsa and other northeastern Oklahoma communities will host drives over the coming weeks, offering incentives such as a chance to win a Super Bowl trip or a $20 gift card. KTUL
- ➤ FEMA advises homeowners to avoid using gas stoves for heat and to unplug appliances during power outages caused by winter storms — they also suggest keeping freezers closed and checking heating equipment for safety. Residents are urged to seek community warming stations if their homes cannot be safely heated. FOX23
- ➤ FOX23 offers driver safety tips for winter weather expected later this week - advising local residents to slow down, maintain extra space from snow plows, and stock vehicles with essential supplies to stay safe on the roads. FOX23
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Memorial coach Bobby Allison analyzed his district-showdown win at East Central after the game, saying his team’s strategy made the difference on the field. He discussed key plays and adjustments that helped secure the victory. Tulsa World
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