City of Owasso discusses storm shelter registration following tornado
Fox 23: The City of Owasso is encouraging residents to register their storm shelters following last week’s EF1 tornado that struck several neighborhoods across the community.
Owasso Police use drones to assess EF1 tornado aftermath
KTUL-Channel 8: Owasso Police deployed drone operations to search areas that were difficult to get into, including homes that had roofs blown off to determine the extent of the storm and recovery.
Owasso declares state of emergency, coordinates storm response after EF1 tornado
KOTV-News on 6: Owasso city officials coordinated storm response efforts after an EF1 tornado caused significant damage across an 11-mile path, with structural and utility damage.
Oklahoma Film + Music Office Announces City of Owasso as a Film Friendly Certified Community
Oklahoma Film + Music Office: The City of Owasso in March achieved film friendly certification after completing the requirements of OF+MO’s Oklahoma Film Friendly Community Program.
‘Spirit of Owasso’ takes flight: 138th Fighter Wing dedicates F-16 to City of Owasso
DVIDS: The 138th Fighter Wing in a special ceremony in February paid tribute to the City of Owasso by naming one of its F-16 fighter jets “The Spirit of Owasso.”
Good News: Owasso kindergartener, police officer form special bond
Fox 23: They say a picture’s worth a thousand words, but for one Owasso kindergartener, the picture he took with an Owasso police officer is worth so much more.
Man of the land: Corey Burd honored for his role molding Bailey Ranch, young men
Golf Oklahoma: Corey Burd, director of golf and general manager at Bailey Ranch Golf Course in Owasso, was named the 2024 Golf Professional of the Year by the South Central Section of the PGA of America.
Owasso seeks public input to boost economic growth, entertainment options
KOTV-News on 6: Owasso city leaders are seeking public input to enhance entertainment, dining, and recreation options as part of their effort to boost economic growth and improve quality of life.
Owasso Fire crews rescue dog from icy pond
Fox 23: Owasso fire crews rescued a dog that fell through the ice of a pond in Three Lakes Park in January. The dog was unharmed, treated, and returned to its owner after the incident.
City of Owasso holds annual Lights On tree lighting event
Fox 23: The City of Owasso held its annual Lights On tree and park lighting event to usher in holiday cheer. The tree and park lighting ceremony took place at Redbud Festival Park.
Owasso unveils veterans memorial honoring Gold Star families: ‘This is very meaningful’
Tulsa World: The monument was erected by the Owasso VFW in partnership with the Woody Williams Foundation out of Louisville, Kentucky, and honors Gold Star families who have lost loved ones in combat.
2024 Economic Summit: Owasso’s strengths reflected in job, population growth
Tulsa World: RegionTrack Inc. provided its latest assessment of Owasso’s economic outlook. Mark Snead with the Oklahoma City-based research company outlined the forecast at the Owasso Chamber’s 2023 Economic Summit.
Local artist, teacher enlivens Owasso’s Redbud District with colorful mural
Tulsa World: Shelly Collins, local artist and high school art teacher, is spending her extra time painting a large mural on the south wall of Medicap Pharmacy in the heart of Owasso’s burgeoning Redbud District.
New pickleball courts in Owasso attract residents to enjoy trending sport
Tulsa World: The City of Owasso’s Recreation and Culture Department recently added three full-size outdoor pickleball courts to Rayola Park, where players are frequenting more regularly to participate in the trending sport.
Owasso residents utilize city’s newly renovated recycling center: ‘It’s a lot easier’
Tulsa World: The three-year, $800,000 expansion project created a separate space for recyclables and added a self-service station for locals to use 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
New dispatch system improves safety, response times for Owasso emergency crews
Tulsa World: Emergency crews in Owasso are stepping up their efforts to keep the community safe. The Owasso fire and police departments recently upgraded their computer-aided dispatch system, or CAD, to help improve city-wide operations.
City of Owasso gets flock cameras; police hope will help fight crime
Fox 23: Owasso is getting flock cameras and police hope they will help fight crime. The system reads license plates, so the police department is hoping they will help them clamp down on criminals coming into the city.
Owasso Public Works Authority receives $9M loan for wastewater improvements
Tulsa World: The Owasso Public Works Authority received approval for a $9 million Financial Assistance Program loan from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to improve its wastewater infrastructure.
Patriotic preparation: Owasso Fire Honor Guard donated casket to practice ceremonial flag fold
Tulsa World: Preparation has never been more patriotic for local firefighters. Members of the Owasso Fire Honor Guard recently received a casket from Mowery Funeral Service to help them practice folding the American flag.
Owasso city officials visit Chaumont, France, to celebrate ‘Franco-American friendship’
Tulsa World: Owasso officials traveled overseas to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Monument to Franco-American Friendship, located in the heart of Chaumont, the capital city of the Haute-Marne department.