Beverly Cantrell, Author at Ponca City Now

BLACKWELL PD: SCHOOL’S OUT — LET’S KEEP SUMMER SAFE

Thursday, June 4 by Ponca City Now-BPD

With summer break here, more kids are outside enjoying the warm weather, and we're seeing an increase in the use of skateboards, scooters, and electric scooters throughout Blackwell. The Blackwell Police Department would like to remind everyone of the City's skateboarding and toy vehicle ordinances designed to keep riders, pedestrians, and motorists safe. Some important reminders: ... Read More.

Man Arrested on Several Charges After Traffic Stop on South Palm

Thursday, June 4 by Ponca City Now-PCPD

Tuesday afternoon, a PCPD Officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 300 Block of South Palm. When the Officer stopped the vehicle, the driver exited the vehicle and began walking away from the Officer. As the Officer attempted to stop the driver from walking away, the driver began fighting with the... Read More.

What members should know about the Oklahoma Sooner Select deadline

Thursday, June 4 by News 6

OKLAHOMA CITY -Open enrollment for Sooner Select, Oklahoma’s managed care Medicaid program, closes next week, giving roughly 600,000 members a final opportunity to review or change their health plans. Officials said only current Sooner Select members are eligible to make changes during this enrollment period, which ends next Friday, June 12. Rebecca Sheppard with the Oklahoma... Read More.

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CDC reports increase in tick bite ER visits; Oklahoma experts stress prevention

Thursday, June 4 by News 6

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says emergency room visits related to tick bites increased this spring as warmer weather brought more people outdoors. New CDC data shows tick bite-related ER visits rose sharply between March and April, with April marking the peak month reported so far. The agency has not... Read More.

Cannabis companies hid health issues from consumers: Federal lawsuit

Thursday, June 4 by News Mation

(NewsNation) — Cannabis companies have been accused of not properly warning users of health issues related to their products, a new federal class-action lawsuit states. The complaint, filed by Weitz & Luxenberg, targets companies in 13 states and is brought by consumers who claim the products were deceptively marketed. “These manufacturers... Read More.

33rd Annual Ponca City Herb Festival at Cann Memorial Botanical Gardens

Wednesday, June 3 by Ponca City Now

The 33rd Annual Ponca City Herb Festival will return to the beautiful Cann Memorial Botanical Gardens on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This free, rain-or-shine event has become one of Ponca City’s most beloved annual traditions, drawing visitors from across the region to celebrate gardening, local artisans, and community... Read More.

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Fish Fry for the Small Fry June 19

Wednesday, June 3 by Ponca City Now

The 12th annual Fish Fry for the Small Fry is June 19. Its one of the best family friendly events in this community! You'll sample a variety of fish, meats, sides, and desserts from teams seeking your people's choice vote! The tasting kits are still $10 and children under 10 eat free with grown up. Kids... Read More.

New Oklahoma law allows year-round fireworks sales, legalizes bottle rockets

Wednesday, June 3 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY - A new state law will make it easier for Oklahomans to purchase and use fireworks at any time of the year. Signed into law by Gov. Kevin Stitt on May 29, the Rocket’s Red Glare Act, a nod to the United States’ national anthem, will allow fireworks to be sold year-round instead of... Read More.

Justin Echols to perform at the Burford Theatre in Ark City

Wednesday, June 3 by Ponca City Now

Back by popular demand, Justin Echols at the Burford Theatre. Doors Open: 5:30pm Dinner: 6:00pm Show: 7:00pm $45 – Dinner & Show $20 – Show Only More Information: Website: https://www.burfordtheatre.com/

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Anthropic races toward a Wall Street debut with a confidential SEC filing

Wednesday, June 3 by AP

Pages from the Anthropic website and the company’s logo are displayed on a computer screen in New York, Feb. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Patrick Sison, File) Artificial intelligence company Anthropic is moving toward going public on Wall Street, the latest chapter in its meteoric rise from a little-known research laboratory to one of the... Read More.

PC Chamber: Red, White, & Rodeo Social Media Sales Campaign

Tuesday, June 2 by Ponca City Now-PC Chamber

With the 101 Wild West Rodeo in June and the Ponca City US250 Celebration, the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce is... Read More.

Trump administration plan would allow for quick asylum rejections, documents show

Tuesday, June 2 by CBS News

WASHINGTON - The Trump administration is developing a plan that would allow U.S. immigration officials to quickly reject some asylum applications without interviewing the applicants, according to internal federal government documents obtained by CBS News. The Department of Homeland Security regulation described in the internal documents would be the latest effort by President Trump’s White House... Read More.