Good morning, Broken Arrow.

School districts in Green Country continue hiring ahead of the new school year; Broken Arrow Public Schools reported 17 vacancies and will host extra recruitment events until classes begin — district officials say long-term teacher support remains a priority.

A new national report shows many girls prefer playing outdoors over screen time, with 60% choosing outdoor fun according to Girl Scouts of USA.

Kate Columbia (Chief Mission Delivery Officer for Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma) said these findings offer comfort to parents looking to limit digital distractions.

Broken Arrow Police Department hosts a Back to School Bash on Saturday, Aug.

1 from 9 a.m. to noon at The Assembly at Broken Arrow’s South Campus — offering free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, immunizations, vision screenings and child identification services to help ease school-start expenses.

A Broken Arrow homeowner said his insurance claim remains unresolved more than a year after a fire damaged his home — he is now relying on legal help while public adjuster Farhan Merchant noted many customers face similar delays.

Attorney General filings add to local concerns over insurer practices.

Oklahoma Energy Secretary Jeff Starling explained how the proposed federal nuclear campus will boost advanced reactor research, manufacturing, job growth and long-term economic benefits across several state sites — the state is among five finalists and will negotiate an operating plan with the Department of Energy before awarding the project.

The DOJ launched an investigation after local officials in Broken Arrow denied a proposal for a new mosque, raising questions about whether the proper processes were followed.

The review aims to ensure fairness in the approval process.

NSU opened its new Community Counseling Clinic at Broken Arrow campus to offer sliding-scale mental health care for residents 13 and older under licensed supervision.

The clinic operates Monday and Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

CREOKS Health Services opened its new behavioral health center Tuesday in Broken Arrow, offering immediate access to crisis and recovery services for children and adults.

The facility provides separate urgent care centers and social support programs — a major step toward expanding mental health care in the community.