Beverly Cantrell, Author at Ponca City Now

The Work Continues

Monday, April 20 by Ponca City Now

By Ken Luttrell With one major deadline behind us, our work is shifting to the next stage. Last week, Senate bills and Senate joint resolutions had to advance through House subcommittees. Now, those measures move to oversight committees, where they must be heard before heading to the House floor ahead of the next major deadline in... Read More.

Camp McFadden’s Hooked on Fishing May 1

Monday, April 20 by Ponca City Now

Camp McFadden's Hooked on Fishing is Saturday, May 1st. Bring your own pole, bait provided. Here is a timeline of what to expect: -Check-in is from 8:30-8:45. Parents need to stay at camp with kids. -From 9-10, kids will be divided into teams and go to various stations to learn about fishing, water safety, etc. -Kids will fish... Read More.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University and Northern Oklahoma College recently recognized as innovative collaborations that strengthen the state’s workforce and expand educational opportunities

Monday, April 20 by Ponca City Now

Northwestern Oklahoma State University and Northern Oklahoma College are among sixteen business and higher education partnerships across Oklahoma recently recognized as innovative collaborations that strengthen the state’s workforce and expand educational opportunities. NWOSU and NOC were recognized for their partnership with the Enid Higher Education Council, Inc. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s Regents Business... Read More.

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AI systems and data centers soak up supply, pushing up RAM and storage prices

Monday, April 20 by KTUL

TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your computer, you may want to brace for higher prices. Computer components like RAM, hard drives, SSDs, and graphic cards have all seen significant price increases over the past year, according to local computer supply experts. Randy Wilson, managing owner of Wholesale Computer Supply, says the cost... Read More.

Senator Coleman Issues Statement on Storm Damage in Ponca City Area

Saturday, April 18 by Ponca City Now

PONCA CITY – Senator Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, issued the following statement today in response to severe storms that caused damage across the Ponca City area overnight. “Last night’s storms brought significant damage to parts of our community, particularly near Ponca City and at Hideaway Marina. We’re seeing reports of damaged homes, downed power lines, debris... Read More.

House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson raises concern about $12.5M set aside for Oklahoma Trump Account Investment Fund

Friday, April 17 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson, D-Oklahoma City, debated against House Bill 4071 which advanced off the House floor. The measure creates the Oklahoma Dream Accounts Investment Program at the State Treasurer's Office. It authorizes the one-time allocation of $250 to children under the age of 18, with a valid Social... Read More.

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U.S. House extends surveillance powers until April 30 after late-night revolt sinks GOP plan

Friday, April 17 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House early Friday approved a short-term renewal until April 30 of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies in a post-midnight vote after Republicans revolted and refused President Donald Trump’s push for a longer extension. GOP leaders rushed lawmakers back into session late Thursday with a series... Read More.

Ponca City Garden Club Hosting Annual Plant for Pleasure Fundraiser Event

Friday, April 17 by Ponca City Now

The Ponca City Garden Club is hosting the annual Plant for Pleasure event on Saturday May 2, beginning at 8am at the Cann Gardens at Grand & 14th St. This event is held in conjunction with area gardeners sharing plants from their home yards. You are invited to come and purchase all kind of plants and... Read More.

NOC Tonkawa hosting greenhouse ribbon cutting, open house

Friday, April 17 by Ponca City Now

Northern Oklahoma College is hosting a ribbon cutting and open house for a new greenhouse on the Tonkawa campus. The event is set for Wednesday, April 22, from 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. with brief remarks and the ribbon cutting will be at 1 p.m. Tours will be available showcasing the Precision Agriculture and Renewable Energy... Read More.

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Senate Passes Bill to Keep Cellphones Out of Schools

Friday, April 17 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate on Wednesday easily passed legislation from Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, to permanently keep cellphones out of Oklahoma schools. In a vote of 41-5, the full Senate passed House Bill 1276 to extend the state’s requirement that every public school district have a "bell to bell" policy prohibiting students from... Read More.

Senator Frix Applauds Passage of School Safety Funding for Oklahoma School for the Blind

Friday, April 17 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Avery Frix, R-Muskogee, applauded the passage of House Bill 4067, which directs funding to enhance safety measures at the Oklahoma School for the Blind in Muskogee. HB 4067 appropriates $93,000 to the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services for Fiscal Year 2027 to support the establishment and maintenance of a School Resource Officer... Read More.

A 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon goes into effect

Friday, April 17 by AP

Displaced residents drive back to their villages as locals wave Hezbollah flags and an image of late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, in Zefta, southern Lebanon, Friday, April 17, 2026, following a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar) BEIRUT (AP) — A 10-day truce appeared to be holding in Lebanon early Friday, promising a... Read More.