Melony Hill named 2025 City of Owasso’s Employee of the (2nd) Quarter
Melony Hill was named the City of Owasso’s Employee of the Quarter at City Council on May 20. Melony, Utility Billing Clerk, has been with the City of Owasso for 25 years.
Same Day Auto Repair opens new Owasso branch for all vehicle types
Same Day Auto Repair Tire Pros opened off of 116th Street and U.S. 169 in mid-March. The shop offers a variety of services for tires, brakes, oil changes, tune-ups, alignments, electrical systems and more.
Owasso Police use drones for various emergencies, to keep community safe
News on 6: Owasso Police now has a fleet of drones, in all different sizes, that they can use for all types of emergencies, from stand-offs to search and rescue.
Fallen Owasso police officers honored at state memorial service
News on 6: Two Owasso police officers who died in 2021 — Buddy Pales and Howard Smith — were honored at the 2025 Oklahoma Law Enforcement Memorial Services.
Photos: Owasso officers test endurance, marksmanship at SWAT competition
The Owasso SWAT Team participated in this year's Oklahoma SWAT Competition hosted by the Tulsa Police Department. The events tested physical endurance, marksmanship, tactical decision-making, and precision under pressure.
Councilor Chad Balthrop takes oath of office to fill Owasso’s Ward 5 seat
Councilor Chad Balthrop was sworn into Owasso City Council’s Ward 5 seat on May 6. He replaces Doug Bonebrake who stepped down after serving in the role for the last 18 years.
Owasso city staff celebrate Oklahoma Main Street Day at state capitol
Owasso city staff visited the state capitol on May 6 to celebrate joining Oklahoma Main Street Center's incentive program supporting investment, construction, and development of Main Streets in Oklahoma.
City of Owasso sells 132 rain barrels for annual water conservation drive
On May 3, the City of Owasso sold 132 rain barrels as part of its annual rain barrel sale. Thanks to everyone who came out!
More than 100 volunteers clean neighborhood for Owasso Cares Day
KJRH-2 News: On May 3, 130 people attended Owasso Cares Day, an annual community clean-up event. This year, volunteers cleaned up the El Rio Vista neighborhood after an EF-1 tornado hit the communityin early April.
Photos: Owasso Strong Neighborhood Initiative hosts 2025 Owasso Cares Day
Around 160 volunteers showed up to help clean up area neighborhoods impacted by the recent storms as part of Owasso Strong Neighborhood Initiative's Owasso Cares Day was a hit!. They cleared around 36 tons of debris.
Giant Subs & Deli celebrates 10 years in Owasso’s Redbud District
Amy Livingston can often be found hard at work behind the counter of Giant Subs & Deli. She purchased Redbud District’s signature sandwich shop in May 2015, and has since grown the business into a popular staple among residents.
Owasso hosts 2025 economic Summit: Owasso has ‘a lot of momentum’
Owasso has "a lot of momentum," economist Mark Snead with RegionTrack, Inc. said at Owasso's 2025 Economic Summit on April 24. View the full economic report here.
New Leaf starts next phase of Village housing development in Owasso
Fox 23: A New Leaf in Owasso started the next phase of its Village affordable housing development. It’s being built around a 2-acre farm what will also include individual housing for up to 62 people.
Photos: Owasso Employee Association hosts annual Spring Fling, pinewood derby
The City of Owasso's Employee Association on April 23 hosted its annual Spring Fling with a fun pizza party and pinewood derby.
Owasso City, Cherokee Nation leaders collaborate on tribal criminal cases
On April 23, Owasso city leaders held a joint meeting with members of the Cherokee Nation and Cherokee Nation Marshal Service to collaborate on the governance and law enforcement of tribal criminal cases.
Longtime Owasso City Councilor Doug Bonebrake departs Ward 5 seat
Councilor Bonebrake recently stepped down from his Ward 5 seat after serving in the role for the last 18 years. During that time, he served four years as mayor.
City leaders tour Cherokee Film’s Owasso studio, soundstage
Owasso Mayor Alvin Fruga and City Manager Chris Garrett, along with Owasso's Economic Development team, recentrly took a tour of Cherokee Film's Owasso studio off of Highway 20.
SAHO West Animal Hospital & Resort expands Owasso footprint
Owasso West Animal Hospital & Pet Resort’s new full-service facility opened mid-March in Owasso’s Redbud District as a second location to SAHO Owasso Animal Hospital off of 86th Street.
City of Owasso hosts free landfill dump day as residents clean up after tornado
KWTV-News 9: Just days after a tornado damaged homes in Owasso, the city opened its landfill gates for a free dump day. Saturday's Free Landfill Day gave residents the chance to clear out any junk at no cost.
Big push for volunteers on Owasso Cares Day as cleanup continues
KJRH-2 News: Owasso community members recovering from the EF1 that struck said they couldn't wait for Owasso Cares Day on May 3. This year's annual volunteer cleanup event focuses on the El Rio Vista neighborhood, which is recovering from the tornado.