Beverly Cantrell, Author at Ponca City Now

NASA introduces 10 new astronaut candidates

Wednesday, September 24 by CBS News

NASA's 2025 astronaut class (left to right): Ben Bailey, Rebecca Lawler, Cameron Jones, Anna Menon, Katherine Spies, Lauren Edgar, Adam Fuhrmann, Erin Overcash, Imelda Muller and Yuri Kubo.Josh Valcarcel - NASA - JSCNASA on Monday introduced 10 new astronauts, four men and six women selected from more than 8,000 applicants, to begin training for... Read More.

OHP Reports on Minco Bus Crash Investigation

Tuesday, September 23 by Ponca City Now-OHP

OHP UPDATE Sept 23, 2025: The Oklahoma Highway Patrol Traffic Homicide Unit has completed its investigation into the September 8, 2025, crash. Investigators determined that while traveling on State Highway 152, a Minco school bus struck a deer, which partially pinned the left front tire and caused the bus to turn left and leave the... Read More.

Mike Gundy out as Oklahoma State head coach after 20 full seasons

Tuesday, September 23 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -Oklahoma State University and longtime head football coach Mike Gundy have agreed to part ways after 20 full seasons, source confirmed to News On 6's John Holcomb.For the first time in two decades, the Cowboys are searching for a new head coach. OSU officials decided to move on from Gundy... Read More.

Ponca City Men Recently Arrested in Ark City, Ks

Tuesday, September 23 by Ponca City Now-Ark City Police

On September 14, at approximately 3:01 a.m., Arkansas City Police Department officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of North A Street after a report of a suspicious subject possibly looking into vehicles. Officers soon discovered that two vehicles in the area had been entered by an unknown subject, with items reported stolen from... Read More.

Green Country tire shop owner out thousands of dollars after fraudulent checks used

Tuesday, September 23 by News 9

TULSA, Okla. -An Oklahoma tire shop owner says a man has stolen several thousands of dollars' worth of tires from three of his shops across the state using fake checks.One of the shops is in Sapulpa, and Sapulpa police say they are investigating and looking for the suspect.Jeff Webster owns Take... Read More.

Fugitive wanted for rape, domestic assault added to Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted list

Tuesday, September 23 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has added to his 10 Most Wanted list a 20-year-old man wanted for charges that include rape, domestic assault and battery by strangulation and robbery.Justice Jauquin Jones faces charges stemming from a July 17, 2025 incident in which he allegedly attacked the victim after she tried to break... Read More.

Saltwater contamination kills cattle, threatens water in western Oklahoma: ‘It’s devastating’

Tuesday, September 23 by News 9

A heartbreaking situation is unfolding in western Oklahoma, where farmers say saltwater contamination is killing cattle and threatening local water sources. Ranchers near Five Mile Creek in Caddo County are demanding answers as state officials work to find the source.Five Mile Creek, a common watering hole for livestock in the area, has become a source... Read More.

Oklahoma Supreme Court Clears Way for State Question 836: What Voters Need to Know

Tuesday, September 23 by News 6

OKLAHOMA CITY -The Oklahoma Supreme Court has ruled that State Question 836 can move forward. The proposal would create open primaries, allowing all voters to see all candidates on a single ballot regardless of party. News On 6’s Sam Carrico spoke with political analysts and party leaders to break down what this could mean for Oklahoma... Read More.

Watonga Bob Shoemaker Award Finalists Includes Ponca City Mainstreet Executive Director Maci Graves

Monday, September 22 by Ponca City Now

The Oklahoma Main Street Center is proud to announce the finalists for the Watonga Bob Shoemaker Award. This annual award recognizes the Main Street Program Director of the Year and is named for Bob Shoemaker who left an indelible mark in the Oklahoma Main Street world before his passing in 2010.Congratulations to each of... Read More.

U2 named 2025 Woody Guthrie Prize honorees

Monday, September 22 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -One of the most influential rock bands in the world is set to receive a special honor in Tulsa next month.Irish rock band U2 has been named the 2025 recipient of the Woody Guthrie Prize. Bono and The Edge will accept the award on behalf of the group during a special event... Read More.

Caretaker killed in tiger-related accident at Hugo preserve

Monday, September 22 by KTUL

TULSA (KTUL) — A caretaker at a southeastern Oklahoma animal preserve was killed Saturday in an accident involving a tiger under his care."It is with profound sorrow that we confirm the tragic loss of Ryan Easley, who lost his life in an accident involving a tiger under his care at the Growler Pines Tiger... Read More.

Can you lose your job over social media posts? An OKC attorney answers the question

Monday, September 22 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -Comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s abrupt removal from late-night television ignited debate over free speech. A private school teacher in the metro was one of the first to be fired after making controversial comments about the murder of Charlie Kirk. Can you be fired over comments made on... Read More.