Beverly Cantrell, Author at Ponca City Now

Senator Coleman Hosts Interim Study on Domestic Violence

Thursday, October 2 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, on Wednesday hosted an interim study in the Senate Public Safety Committee to explore what the state can do to prevent domestic violence and protect victims of abuse.Coleman focused his study on how GPS technology could be used to prevent domestic violence offenders from going near... Read More.

Paycom eliminates over 500 OKC jobs

Thursday, October 2 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -Several hundred Paycom positions in Oklahoma City have been eliminated, according to the human resources and payroll company.What to know:Over 500 positions affected Positions to be replaced by artificial intelligence Company to continue hiring in open positionsIn a notice obtained from Paycom by Griffin Media,... Read More.

NOC regents approve capital campaign for athletic training center

Thursday, October 2 by Ponca City Now

Northern Oklahoma College approved a new capital campaign to raise funds for a new Athletic Training Education Center on the Enid campus at a recent regents’ meeting.Regents also approved a Capital Project Agreement between NOC, Enid Public Schools, and the Northern Oklahoma College Foundation, Inc. for the Athletic Training Education Center and Failing Field... Read More.

Pryor couple convicted for embezzling charitable funds

Thursday, October 2 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – A Pryor couple has been convicted by a Tulsa County jury for embezzling funds from the Reckless Saints of Nowhere, a non-profit addiction recovery program they operated from 2017 to 2023. Jordan and Vanessa Parker were each convicted of two counts of embezzlement and one count of pattern of criminal offenses. The... Read More.

Pfizer agrees to lower prescription drug costs for Medicaid in deal with Trump

Thursday, October 2 by AP

WASHINGTON -Pfizer has agreed to lower the cost of prescription drugs for Medicaid under a deal struck with the Trump administration, President Donald Trump said Tuesday as he promised similar deals with other drugmakers under the threat of tariffs.Trump made the announcement at the White House alongside Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla just hours ahead of... Read More.

KISS rocker Ace Frehley recovering after ‘minor fall’ – had to cancel shows

Thursday, October 2 by AP

Famed KISS musician Ace Frehley is recovering from what his team described as a “minor fall” that forced him to cancel a scheduled performance.LONG BEACH, CA - MAY 31: Guitarist Ace Frehley of the rock and roll band Kiss performs onstage at the Civic Auditorium on May 31, 1974 in Long Beach, California. (Photo... Read More.

Ponca City Residents Arrested on Felony Warrants

Wednesday, October 1 by Ponca City Now-PCPD

On September 30th, the Kay County District Attorney’s Office issued felony warrants for two Ponca City residents, 37-year-old Joel Si McBlair and his mother, 70-year-old Laura Sue Primeaux. These felony warrants were issued for Stalking charges against both subjects after multiple officers from the Ponca City Police Department investigated the repeated harassment of a... Read More.

Ponca City PD Tells The Secret

Wednesday, October 1 by Ponca City Now-PCPD

PCPD-Alright, we can’t keep it a secret any longer. The fundraiser we’ve been hinting at? Here it is. It’s almost Halloween and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate one of our favorite holidays than by having some fun with our own patch.So, we’re proud to introduce our limited-edition HALLOWEEN Ponca City... Read More.

Cybersecurity Professionals Share Expertise with Fundamentals of Technology Students

Wednesday, October 1 by Ponca City Now-PCPS

By Katie Parr-Students in Coach Monks’ high school Fundamentals of Technology class recently had a unique opportunity to learn from two accomplished guest speakers, Bridget Kurr and Tenille Smith. Both are respected cybersecurity professionals, educators, researchers, and digital investigators committed to making the online world safer through education and collaboration.During their presentation, Kurr and... Read More.

‘The Foreigner’ opens at NOC Tonkawa Oct. 2-5

Wednesday, October 1 by Ponca City Now

The Northern Oklahoma Division of Fine Arts presents “The Foreigner” in the Dineo Heilmann Auditorium inside the Kinzer Performing Arts Center at NOC Tonkawa.Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2-4 and 2 p.m. on Oct. 5. “The Foreigner” is a play about understanding, kindness, and the sometime unexpected ways in which we connect with one... Read More.

Your favorite Oklahoma store may stop accepting SNAP—Here’s Why

Wednesday, October 1 by News 6

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is pushing for new requirements that could change which retailers can accept SNAP benefits — with supporters saying it’s about healthier food access, and critics warning it could squeeze out small stores. What’s Being Proposed? Right now, SNAP-approved retailers must stock:12 staple foods total 3 dairy items 3 protein items ... Read More.

Two in ICE custody after thousands of plants seized in Chester marijuana bust

Wednesday, October 1 by KOKH

CHESTER, OKLA. (KOKH) — Two people were taken into Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody after a search warrant was served at a marijuana grow in Chester, Oklahoma.On Sept. 24, the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics' Marijuana Enforcement Teams (OBN MET) searched the New Good Harvest 999 LLC as part of an investigation into illegal cultivation... Read More.