City News

City orders fire-damaged home to be demolished

What’s Next for Sapulpa: Revitalization of Town West
When you enter Sapulpa city limits from the northeast what do you see: an entrance to Turner Turnpike, an industrial area, neglected motels, or do you see the potential for a renewed shopping district and an increase in sales tax revenue for the city of Sapulpa?

Year In Review: 2022 as told through our biggest stories
2022 was a very wild and crazy year for Sapulpa—and that’s really saying something given the last few years that we’ve all been through.

177 pinwheels adorn the lawn of the Creek County Courthouse
See the gallery of photos from the annual pinwheel planting, and learn more about why we we do it.

Dobson formally endorses Gunn for Ward 2
The candidate will still appear on the ballot, but she says she’s no longer seeking to be a city councilor.

Former City Council hopeful arrested on DUI, weapons charges
Sapulpa police say they believed the man was under the influence, and that he was carrying a loaded handgun and a half-empty can of beer in the car.

2020 GO Bond projects continue to show progress; other city projects gaining steam
See the half-dozen updates for various City projects, including the Tee Pee Drive-In, Crossroads Cookery, Fire Station No. 3 and Liberty Park.

County Notebook: Molina appointed City Councilor, next week is “Farm Bureau Week”
Carla Gunn, Vice-Mayor, was appointed as the GO Bond Committee Chair by Mayor Henderson, who will also remain a member.

The First medical marijuana and agricultural testing laboratory in Creek County is taking residence in Sapulpa
The medical testing lab was approved by the Sapulpa City Council to move forward with several conditions.

Martin wins national Volunteer Award
“While his visible contributions are many, his behind-the-scenes commitment to our citizens make Lou a true unsung hero.”

Sapulpa City Council addresses misinformation campaign regarding 2-cent sales tax
The flyer—which contains inaccurate information regarding city council candidates and the 2-cent sales tax renewal, has been described as “an attempt to inject partisan politics into the city.”

Sapulpa gets between five and six inches of snow, most city offices and stores are closed; see the photos
Moderate snow is expecting to increase through Thursday and into Friday, possibly adding another 1-2 inches overnight.