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What residents are talking about in Broken Arrow public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

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In the News

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Recent coverage of Broken Arrow from local and regional media.

Broken Arrow Sentinelpolice chief internal investigation

Broken Arrow police chief’s supporters speak out again

By John Dobberstein, Editor As the internal probe surrounding Broken Arrow Police Chief Lance Arnold continues, some residents spoke out again Tuesday at the City Council meeting about how the […]

Nov 4, 2026
Broken Arrow Sentinelmosque zoning denial lawsuit

Lawyers call BA mosque denial ‘unlawful animus’ as unrelated SCOTUS case looms

By John Dobberstein, Editor Lawyers representing the Islamic Society of Tulsa in its federal lawsuit against the city of Broken Arrow and City Council said “unlawful animus’ was behind the […]

Nov 1, 2026
News On 6police chief investigation

Attorneys for Broken Arrow Police Chief address ongoing investigation, emails from city manager

Attorneys for Broken Arrow Police Chief address ongoing investigation, emails from city manager News On 6

Oct 28, 2026
Broken Arrow Sentinelpolice chief investigation

BA police chief’s attorney speaks out as probe continues

By John Dobberstein, Editor One of the issues leading to Broken Arrow Police Chief Lance Arnold being placed on paid leave was his handling of an warrantless arrest that he […]

Oct 27, 2026
News On 6city leadership dispute

Emails show Broken Arrow city manager disagreed with police chief’s handling of policy violation

Emails show Broken Arrow city manager disagreed with police chief’s handling of policy violation News On 6

Oct 26, 2026
Broken Arrow Sentinelairport feasibility study

Broken Arrow City Council OK’s airport feasibility study

By John Dobberstein, Editor An aviation consultant has been given the green light by the Broken Arrow City Council to proceed with a study to determine if building a general […]

Oct 22, 2026
News On 6police chief support at city council meeting

Supporters speak out at Broken Arrow city council meeting for Police Chief Lance Arnold

Supporters speak out at Broken Arrow city council meeting for Police Chief Lance Arnold News On 6

Oct 21, 2026
News On 6library construction

Tulsa City-County Library breaks ground on new South Broken Arrow branch

Tulsa City-County Library breaks ground on new South Broken Arrow branch News On 6

Oct 21, 2026
Broken Arrow Sentinelpolice chief investigation

Residents, police officers defend Broken Arrow chief as probe continues

By John Dobberstein, Editor A week after Broken Arrow Police Chief Lance Arnold was put on administrative leave due last week due to investigation of “operational concerns,” many residents and […]

Oct 21, 2026
2 News Oklahoma KJRH Tulsapolice chief public comment

Broken Arrow residents voice support for police chief during council meeting

Broken Arrow residents voice support for police chief during council meeting 2 News Oklahoma KJRH Tulsa

Oct 21, 2026
Broken Arrow Sentinelannexation hearing

Annexation eyed for 75 acres in Broken Arrow, hearing scheduled

By John Dobberstein, Editor The Broken Arrow City Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday over a request by a property owner to annex 75 acres into the city for […]

Oct 19, 2026
Broken Arrow Sentinelpolice chief investigation

Broken Arrow police chief probe over ‘operational concerns,’ police union backs Arnold

By John Dobberstein, Editor City officials said Wednesday that “operational concerns” about the police department led to Broken Arrow Police Chief Lance Arnold being placed on paid leave, and an […]

Oct 14, 2026