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Friday, February 20th, 2026
Good morning, Broken Arrow. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of February.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Oklahoma is under a red flag warning, so residents are urged to pack go kits and plan escape routes. Livestock owners should have carriers, food, water, and medication ready as fast-moving wildfires could force evacuations quickly. KTUL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The state’s Oklahoma Health Care Authority relaunched the Be A Neighbor website to connect residents with resources in 77 counties. Developed with Findhelp technology + state agencies, the updated platform lets users search by zip code for free aid like food, health services and financial help. FOX23
- ➤ County leaders enforce a 12-day burn ban amid high wildfire risk with dry, windy conditions; firefighters stay alert & have responded to small fires near communities. Residents are urged to avoid outdoor burning until officials reassess the weather and safety risks. News On 6
- ➤ Broken Arrow Police Chief Lance Arnold discussed police recruitment and support for the Special Olympics in an interview on Fox23 yesterday. The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for Thursday, advising residents to avoid outdoor burning amid high winds and low humidity. FOX23
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