Beverly Cantrell, Author at Ponca City Now

Oklahoma City Game Studio Goldfire Earns Global Recognition for Arctic Awakening

Tuesday, October 28 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY - An Oklahoma City game developer is gaining worldwide attention for a new release that’s taking players on an emotional journey through the Alaskan wilderness.James Simpson, founder of GoldFire Studios, has spent years turning his childhood passion into a thriving career in game development.“I was playing games in middle... Read More.

Halloween price hikes may make for a scarier holiday for your wallet

Tuesday, October 28 by News 9

With Halloween falling on a Friday this year, celebrations are expected to be bigger. Consumers are opening their wallets for everything spooky, from candy to costumes, despite paying higher prices for many items.U.S. consumers are expected to spend a record $13.1 billion this Halloween, up from $11.6 billion last year, according to the National... Read More.

Trump administration posts notice that no federal food aid will go out Nov. 1

Tuesday, October 28 by AP

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website saying federal food aid will not go out Nov. 1, raising the stakes for families nationwide as the government shutdown drags on.The new notice comes after the Trump administration said it would... Read More.

Two arrested in Skiatook Walmart in connection to trafficking nearly 90 g of fentanyl

Monday, October 27 by News 6

SKIATOOK, Okla. -Skiatook Police Department confirm the arrest of two people in connection with fentanyl distribution during a wellness check at a Walmart parking lot Sunday morning.Officials say police received a call close to 9:45 a.m. regarding two people who were unconscious in their car in a Walmart parking lot, to... Read More.

Halloween Concert Tonight

Monday, October 27 by Ponca City Now

The Po-Hi Symphony and Philharmonic Orchestras are set to perform their Fall/Halloween Concert on Monday, October 27, in the Ponca City Schools Concert Hall!Students and directors will perform in costume, and the evening will feature fun music like Ghostbusters, Avengers, and Thriller — plus a costume contest for audience members with prizes for the... Read More.

42 new graves discovered during 5th excavation of Oaklawn Cemetery

Monday, October 27 by KTUL

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — Work continues at Oaklawn Cemetery near downtown Tulsa as the city and field experts perform their fifth excavation in the search for victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.During this excavation, experts have discovered 42 new graves that were previously unknown, three of which were exhumed this week and escorted by... Read More.

Oklahoma woman indicted for voting twice in general election

Monday, October 27 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Multi-County Grand Jury has indicted a woman on one felony count of voting illegally. Victoria Vincenza Dill, 31, is accused of voting twice in the general election in November 2024. The Oklahoma State Election Board discovered Dill voted in person in Oklahoma County and submitted an absentee ballot in Payne... Read More.

Lt. Gov. Pinnell addresses housing and SNAP concerns amid shutdown threat

Monday, October 27 by KTUL

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell on Friday visited A New Leaf in Owasso, but the conversation pivoted from the critical need for affordable housing particularly for residents with developmental disabilities to the looming government shutdown that threatens to suspend food assistance for thousands of Oklahomans.Pinnell emphasized the state's focus on legislative action... Read More.

Government shutdown likely means no inflation data next month for 1st time in decades

Monday, October 27 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown now in its fourth week likely means there won’t be an inflation report next month for the first time in more than seven decades, the White House said Friday, leaving Wall Street and the Federal Reserve without crucial information about consumer prices.“Because surveyors cannot deploy... Read More.

Senator Coleman Brings Stakeholders Together for Sports Betting Study

Friday, October 24 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, hosted the Oklahoma Legislature’s first-ever interim study on sports betting on Thursday.Senator Coleman hosted the study in the Senate Business and Insurance Committee, which he chairs, to bring stakeholders to the table to discuss reaching a consensus on a framework for legalized sports betting in Oklahoma.“Oklahomans... Read More.

Ponca City Arts & Humanities hosting “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at Poncan Theater

Friday, October 24 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City Arts & Humanities-It’s time to do the Time Warp again! Join us at the Poncan Theatre for a special 50th Anniversary Interactive Showing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show! Date: Saturday, October 25thTime: 9:00 PM (Doors open @ 8:30 pm)Tickets: $15 (includes a prop bag full of goodies!)Read More.

Lauria and Ashley’s Law Takes Effect Nov. 1

Friday, October 24 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – For Lorene Bible, Nov. 1 can't come soon enough. That's the date House Bill 1001 takes effect.The bill, authored by Rep. Steve Bashore, R-Miami, adds accessory to murder in the first or second degree to the list of crimes requiring an offender to serve 85% of their prison sentence before being... Read More.