Good morning, Broken Arrow.

Communities near Route 66 can apply for beautification grants to fund projects like painting, landscaping, and butterfly gardens ahead of the highway’s 100th anniversary in 2026.

Applications opened on July 1 and will be accepted on a rolling basis through December—local groups aim to refresh the historic corridor for increased tourism.

A new $70 million retail center is set to open in Broken Arrow featuring stores such as Bealls/Home Centric, Burlington, Books A Million, Goldfish Swim School, Shoe Department and Catrina Fresh Mex — officials say the multi-tenant property located east of Bass Pro Shops will add more shopping choices to the area.

State revenue hit a record $16.9 billion in FY2025 because job growth and the Thunder's NBA Finals run boosted spending.

Lawmakers voiced concern that cutting Oklahoma Highway Patrol metro patrols could force local police to handle heavy traffic and crash responses without proper training — a change that may affect public safety.

Oklahoma duo Eli Willits and Ethan Holliday carried local hopes into the MLB Draft that began Sunday at 5 p.m. on ESPN and MLB Network from Atlanta’s Coca-Cola Roxy—both are viewed as top-5 picks with strong skills that could boost their careers.

Linda Jackson, a local cyclist, completed a 1,700-mile ride from Tulsa's Black Wall Street to New York City's Wall Street in 33 days—she was the only woman to finish the trip.