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 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.

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!

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

The City of Owasso's Employee Association on April 23 hosted its annual Spring Fling with a fun pizza party and pinewood derby.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Owasso Strong Neighborhood Initiative Coordinator Jerry Fowler was recently honored with a certificate of appreciation from Central Park Homeowners Association President Ora Williams.

Owasso Recreation and Culture held its 2025 Spring Fling on April 12. The event drew hundreds of people to Redbud Festival Park to enjoy fun games, delicious food, upbeat music and lots of vendors to kick off the spring season.

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.

The City of Owasso on April 7 celebrated celebrated a “topping out” ceremony at its new Public Works Facility, under construction off of 116th Street just west of Owasso Sports Park.

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.