Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
Good morning, Broken Arrow.
Epic Custom Homes is putting the final touches on the Tulsa St. Jude Dream Home, a one-story house in the Coves at Stone Canyon that will open for tours on May 17.
Local families and companies that donated labor and supplies will sign the concrete slab before flooring starts + national sponsors like Brizo, Bosch, and Kichler are helping the project+.
Broken Arrow high schoolers surprised elementary student Dax on Friday by raising money all year for Make-A-Wish Oklahoma and decorating a hallway with his favorite things before he was cheered on at the school library; his wish to go to Disney World was granted and his family said the reveal (Smile Week) was a truly special moment.
Twelve Cherokee riders are getting ready to begin a nearly 1,000-mile bike ride that follows the Trail of Tears Northern Route to honor their ancestors.
They started training in December — were introduced at the Tribal Council meeting on April 14 — and will ride for three weeks starting in June.
The Indian Nations Council of Governments updated its GO Plan for biking and walking and is holding open houses in the Tulsa metro starting April 21st for community input.
Residents in Broken Arrow can visit the Public Safety Center on April 23rd from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. — one of five locations — to share ideas that will shape the plan’s final priorities.
Local organizations serving the homeless in Tulsa County expressed concern after three mental health providers received letters saying their contracts will be terminated next month, though state officials said the notices were sent by mistake.
Affected agencies include GRAND, CREOKS, and Family and Children’s Services—each must reapply for funding to continue offering care.
Aspen Crossing Community Yard Sale
12-6 p.m. — Bentley Village Neighborhood Pool — Free entry — Clean out your closets and discover hidden treasures in the community yard sale.
The Cher Show
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience six decades of Cher's iconic hits in a captivating performance.
Baby Goats & Beer at The Nook Brewing
3-8 p.m. — The Nook Brewing Company — $25 per ticket — Enjoy family fun with goat interactions and a complimentary beer.
Turkish Food and Art Festival
11 AM-7 PM — Raindrop Turkish House — Free entry — Experience the vibrant flavors and rich culture of Turkey with food and art displays.
Rooster Days Festival 2025
May 15-18 — Central Park Community Center — Free entry — Celebrate over 90 years of small-town traditions with fun and festivities in Broken Arrow.
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