Good morning, Broken Arrow.

The Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma released a statement after Robert Francis Prevost was elected as the first American pope on Thursday — Bishop David A.

Konderla urged local Catholics to pray for Pope Leo XIV as he begins his ministry.

The Broken Arrow fire department is testing a new tool called Firebane today to quickly put out lithium-ion battery fires from devices and electric vehicles.

Early tests show it works better than water—officials plan to use it more if it keeps proving effective.

Early voting for key legislative races and local propositions began on May 8 and continues today until 6 p.m. at county election boards; voters can choose candidates for Senate, House seats, and local tax measures while Election Day is set for May 13.

Bob Mudd of VENU told the Broken Arrow City Council that modifying the under-construction amphitheater for year-round use has raised its price from $74 million to about $107 million—officials will review the updated figures before proceeding.

On May 8th, 2025, first responders warned that leaving children in hot cars can lead to fatal heatstroke—cars can heat up 20 degrees in 10 minutes even with windows cracked.

Officials stressed that more than half of these deaths happen when a child is accidentally forgotten and urged parents to always check the back seat.

Broken Arrow defeated Union 4-0 in a 6A girls playoff soccer match at the Union Soccer Complex— the win sets the team up for further playoff challenges.

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.

May Roller Derby Double Header

5-9 p.m. — Rhema Ninowski Recreation Center — Refunds up to 7 days before event — Enjoy thrilling roller derby action featuring Roadkill Rollers and Roughneck Roller Derby.

Virtual Tour of Prairie House Assisted Living

9 AM - 7 PM — Prairie House Assisted Living and Memory Care — Free entry — Explore top-rated community offerings, from nutritious meals to friendly staff.