Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of June.
Good morning, Broken Arrow.
🚧 Accidents
Officer Zach Vick rescued a boy from drowning at Events Park on May 27 when he responded to a call despite not being dispatched, quickly diving into the pond to bring the child safely back to shore.
🎓 Education
Broken Arrow Fire Department welcomes high school students to a free Junior Fire Academy from July 20-23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily — enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis.
High school students at NSU Broken Arrow are getting hands-on experience at a CERT camp to explore careers in emergency management and public safety today.
🏛️ Government
Attorney General Gentner Drummond filed a petition at Inola High School to block a planned primary aluminum smelting plant that may become the largest in the U.S. and pose pollution risks to nearby communities (including Broken Arrow and Tulsa), while Gov. Kevin Stitt criticized the filing as politically motivated.
📰 Lifestyle
Families can enjoy berry picking at Thunderbird Berry Farm in Broken Arrow today as the season returns with a chance of a stray shower and temperatures around 70°F.
🏈 Sports
Ultra-cyclist Joe Barr, 66, is riding nonstop on Route 66 to set a Guinness World Record and is passing through Tulsa today — he began his journey at 7 a.m. Tuesday in Santa Monica and plans to reach Chicago by June 13 while averaging over 300 miles a day.
🎉 Broken Arrow Events
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Beauty For Ashes Gathering
6-10 p.m. — Kirkland Theatre — Free entry — An uplifting experience filled with hope, healing, and community connection.
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