Good morning, Broken Arrow.

Frank Leinen, a 40-year-old Broken Arrow police academy recruit and former paratrooper, died after a medical emergency on September 24—visitation is today from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Floral Haven Cemetery and his funeral will be held on October 3 at 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Broken Arrow.

Governor Kevin Stitt will hold a press conference today at Eisenhower International School in Tulsa to outline his plans for the future of education after Ryan Walters resigned as state superintendent—he said students remain a top priority and a new superintendent will be chosen soon.

Local educators and parents say the state must act to keep special education teachers as many leave due to heavy workloads and low support—union president Shawna Mott-Wright said the shortage jeopardizes services for students with special needs.

Woodcarving & Folk Arts Festival

All day — Central Park Community Center — Admission varies — Discover the art of woodcarving and folk arts at this annual community festival in Broken Arrow.