Beverly Cantrell, Author at Ponca City Now

Eaves Bill Requiring Firearm Safety Instruction Advances

Monday, February 16 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Ryan Eaves, R-Atoka, passed a bill in committee that would require public schools to provide annual firearm safety instruction to students. House Bill 3312 would require schools beginning in the 2026-27 school year to provide age-appropriate firearm safety instruction from the earliest grade determined appropriate through 12th grade. The Oklahoma... Read More.

Drummond secures major settlements with Tyson, Cargill in landmark poultry pollution case

Monday, February 16 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Genter Drummond announced a major breakthrough in Oklahoma’s 20-year poultry litter pollution litigation, securing settlements totaling more than $25 million from Tyson Foods and Cargill. The settlements mark a turning point in one of the state's most significant environmental cases. “For over two decades, Oklahoma has fought to protect the... Read More.

Partial DHS shutdown affects TSA, FEMA, Coast Guard

Monday, February 16 by News 9

WASHINGTON -Congress is facing a partial government shutdown tied to funding for the Department of Homeland Security, with Transportation Security Administration officers working without pay as negotiations continue over immigration policy. While most federal agencies remain funded, the lapse affects DHS components including the Transportation Security Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Coast Guard, Immigration... Read More.

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Ancestors and Spirit Guides Exhibition on view at NOC Tonkawa

Friday, February 13 by Ponca City Now

Ancestors and Spirit Guides, featuring 45 paintings by Tulsa artists Sharon Allred and Romney Nesbitt is currently on view in the Eleanor Hays Art Gallery on the Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa campus, according to gallery director Audrey Schmitz. A reception with refreshments is planned for Sunday, Feb. 15 from 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. with... Read More.

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Tips to Keep Kids Safe Online

Friday, February 13 by Ponca City Now

Each year, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) deals with thousands of kids who are victimized through internet activities. Many of those activities occur through online gaming. Here are a few tips from NCMEC we can all use to ensure our kids are enjoying online gaming safely. Know the tech Understand the... Read More.

Former Bartlesville worship minister charged with embezzling $41,000 from church

Friday, February 13 by News 6

Ryan Cruse BARTLESVILLE, Okla. - A former worship minister at a Bartlesville church has been charged with embezzlement after investigators say he stole more than $41,000 from the church over a three-year period. Ryan Cruse is accused of taking the money while employed at the church, according to Bartlesville police. Investigators believe the thefts may date back... Read More.

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Duel Bill Would Protect OK from Straw Land Purchases

Friday, February 13 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Collin Duel, R-Guthrie, on Tuesday unanimously passed a bill in committee that would criminalize a straw purchase of property on behalf of a foreign national. House Bill 3495 would make it unlawful to knowingly and willfully purchase or attempt to obtain any property on behalf of a foreign national. Punishment... Read More.

Army Corps waives day-use fees for recreational areas on Presidents Day

Friday, February 13 by KTUL

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will waive day use fees at more than 2,800 recreation areas nationwide in observance of Presidents Day on Feb. 16, including locations across the Tulsa District. The fee waiver applies to day use areas such as boat launch ramps and swimming beaches. It does not cover camping, camping related... Read More.

Urgent Legislative Request to Address Student Walkouts and Uphold School Attendance Laws

Friday, February 13 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY — A group of Oklahoma state senators and representatives sent a formal letter to State Superintendent Lindel Fields calling for immediate action regarding recent student walkouts at public schools statewide. These protests, which targeted U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and law enforcement personnel, disrupted instructional time at schools including Hale High... Read More.

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Oklahoma set to execute Kendrick Simpson for 2006 OKC double murder

Thursday, February 12 by News 6

MCALESTER, Okla. -The State of Oklahoma is set to execute a man convicted of killing two men in a 2006 drive-by shooting in Oklahoma City. Kendrick Simpson has spent 19 years on death row for the murders of Glen Palmer and Anthony Jones following a fight at a nightclub. Prosecutors said Simpson followed the victims for... Read More.

Sen. Coleman’s Bill to Increase Penalties for Repeat DUI Offenders Passes Committee

Thursday, February 12 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, has successfully passed legislation through the Senate Public Safety Committee that would improve public safety by allowing judges and prosecutors to factor in an individual’s multiple driving under the influence offenses when determining penalties for an offender. Senate Bill 1543 would allow multiple DUI charges to be prosecuted... Read More.

OnCue Commits $100K to Kickoff Stillwater Public Art Program

Thursday, February 12 by Ponca City Now

(Stillwater, Okla.) —The Stillwater City Council formally adopted an ordinance establishing the Stillwater Public Art Program and accepted a $100,000 contribution from OnCue as the cornerstone gift to support the future of public art in Stillwater. This ordinance creates a dedicated public art committee and fund to support the development, preservation and celebration of... Read More.