Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of June.
Good morning, Broken Arrow.
🚧 Accidents
On Monday, the Broken Arrow Fire Department said a car caught fire in a garage near East 51st Street and South 209th East Avenue (in the late afternoon) and quickly turned into a house fire as firefighters conducted a search and rescue to ensure everyone was safe.
🏛️ Government
On Monday night, Broken Arrow City Council approved the 2026 fiscal year municipal budget—which totals $455,957,612 in spending and adds 12 new positions—and increased the general fund by 4.5% to $153,662,215.
The budget sets aside $44.6 million for police and $34.5 million for fire and leaves utility rate changes to be reviewed in July or August.
April Helm, a Broken Arrow woman, spoke to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, June 17 in Washington & addressed romance scams during the panel discussion.
A Broken Arrow woman testified before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday about the rise in romance scams targeting seniors — she detailed how her mother lost $350,000 in a scam — and urged Congress to take action to protect victims.
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