Beverly Cantrell, Author at Ponca City Now

Billy Joel closing beloved New York motorcycle shop after brain disorder diagnosis

Friday, August 15 by AP

Billy Joel’s beloved Long Island motorcycle shop is closing down after nearly 15 years of offering fans a free peek at his personal collection of dozens of bikes.The music icon will be shuttering 20th Century Cycles in Oyster Bay, New York, in late September and auctioning off his collection later this... Read More.

PTC Receives Gold Star School Recognition for the 23rd Year

Thursday, August 14 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City, OK – Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) has once again received the Gold Star School Award from the Oklahoma Association of Career & Technology Education (OkACTE). This honor recognizes technology centers with outstanding programs that go above and beyond to serve their communities.This marks the 23rd year PTC has met and exceeded the... Read More.

YouTube tests AI age verification system to limit minors’ access to content

Thursday, August 14 by News 6

YouTube will begin testing an artificial intelligence-powered age-verification system in the United States on Wednesday, aiming to better distinguish between adults and minors based on the kinds of videos they watch.The trial will initially affect only a small portion of the platform’s U.S. audience, but it could expand if the technology proves as accurate... Read More.

Educator warns mental health support for students at risk after PRIME program ends

Thursday, August 14 by KTUL

CHICKASHA, OKLA (KTUL) — Rural Oklahoma schools are grappling with new challenges in mental health support following recent federal funding cuts to a critical program. The PRIME program, which had been instrumental in filling counseling gaps in rural schools, is set to end in December, leaving educators concerned about the future.Bailey Smith, a special education... Read More.

Mental health among top reasons children miss school, study shows

Thursday, August 14 by News 9

A new study shows one of the biggest reasons children miss school is due to fear or emotional stress.A survey from the Kids Mental Health Foundation shows that while physical illness is the number one reason children are absent, nearly one-third of parents say their child missed school because of mental health.Some of the... Read More.

Higher beef prices benefit agriculture, but shoppers feel the pinch

Thursday, August 14 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -Beef prices are up, including ground beef, which is 12% higher than this time last year. Experts don’t think the prices will drop anytime soon. While it’s not good news for shoppers, it is beneficial for the agriculture industry, one of the top industries in Oklahoma.A lot goes into... Read More.

PCPD Looking for Triple T Theft Suspect

Wednesday, August 13 by Ponca City Now-PCPD

On August 1st, a clerk at the Triple T gas station at Lake Rd. and Pecan was counting money from the register. The clerk left the money sitting on the counter so they could assist another customer. While the clerk was away from the counter, the suspect in this photo took the cash off... Read More.

PCPD Asking For Help Identifying Suspect

Wednesday, August 13 by Ponca City Now-PCPD

On July 22nd, a customer in the Ponca City Walmart was using one of the self-checkout aisles at about 4PM. The customer ended up having a small conversation with the man in line behind her, who was was wearing a green shirt and green ball cap. When she was finished scanning items, she requested... Read More.

Oklahoma filmmaker wins top honors for autism documentary at Fort Smith festival

Wednesday, August 13 by KTUL

FORT SMITH, AR (KTUL) — Oklahoma filmmaker Carley Marissa Dummitt won the top prize for Best Overall Film at the Fort Smith International Film Festival this past weekend with "Surviving the Spectrum," a short documentary produced by the Autism Foundation of Oklahoma.The film also received the Best Short Documentary award, marking a significant moment of... Read More.

Working for You By: Representative Molly Jenkins

Wednesday, August 13 by Ponca City Now

On July 29, staff from Central Technology Center – Drumright visited the State Capitol for a scavenger hunt to learn more about the building and its long, rich history. They enjoyed the beautiful views and gained a better understanding of the work that happens under our Capitol dome. Visitors from District 33 are always... Read More.

Watonga psychiatrist to pay more than $170,000 for False Claims Act allegations

Wednesday, August 13 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Watonga psychiatrist Dr. Richard Zielinski has agreed to pay $173,143 to the State of Oklahoma to settle a lawsuit alleging he knowingly submitted false claims to the Oklahoma Medicaid program, SoonerCare.As operator of Richard Zielinski MD, PLLC, Zielinski allegedly upcoded claims for evaluating and managing patients and submitted them to SoonerCare for... Read More.

Trump says his administration looking at reclassifying marijuana

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

President Donald Trump confirmed he and his administration are considering reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug. Trump told reporters that it was early in the process but that he hoped to make a decision on the matter within the coming weeks. "We're looking at reclassification and we'll make a determination over the next -- I... Read More.