Beverly Cantrell, Author at Ponca City Now

Edmond Police arrest suspect in Arcadia Lake mass shooting

Thursday, May 7 by News 9

EDMOND, Okla. -An 18-year-old Oklahoma City man has been arrested in connection with the Arcadia Lake mass shooting that injured 23 people and killed an 18-year-old woman, according to Edmond police and newly filed court documents. An affidavit and arrest warrant filed in Oklahoma County identifies Jaylan Amhad Davis as the “primary aggressor during the... Read More.

Ponca City Public School Child Nutrition Program Providing Meals for children Ages 1-18

Wednesday, May 6 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City Public Schools will be participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to the children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, and there will be no discrimination in the course of... Read More.

Ponca City Development Authority Partners with Kaw Nation to construct 3D Printed Home in Ponca City

Wednesday, May 6 by Ponca City Now-PCDA

The Ponca City Development Authority (PCDA) has announced a partnership with the Kaw Nation and its tribally owned specialty construction company, Skyland 3D, to construct their first 3D printed home in the state of Oklahoma, right here in Ponca City. The PCDA Board of Trustees formally approved the purchase of a lot at 1013... Read More.

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U.S. debt exceeds GDP for first time since WWII. What it means

Wednesday, May 6 by CBS News

America’s national debt has surpassed the country’s gross domestic product for the first time since World War II, marking a stark increase in the government’s fiscal burden. Debt held by the public stood at $31.27 trillion at the end of April, edging above the U.S. GDP of $31.22 trillion between April 2025 and March 2026,... Read More.

Miami, Oklahoma FFA students lead tornado safety push in schools

Tuesday, May 5 by News 6

MIAMI, Okla. - As tornado season ramps up across Oklahoma, students in Miami are taking steps to make sure younger classmates know how to stay safe. A local Future Farmers of America chapter is leading a hands-on effort to teach severe weather preparedness across the district. Student-led idea sparks action The “Sooner Safe” project began with one... Read More.

Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth, mail and pharmacies

Tuesday, May 5 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone, blocking a ruling that had threatened to upend one of the main ways abortion is provided across the nation. The order signed by Justice Samuel Alito temporarily allows women seeking abortions to obtain the pill at pharmacies... Read More.

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Spring Ponca City Police Department Patch Benefits Shop With a Cop

Monday, May 4 by Ponca City Now-PCPD

The Spring Ponca City Police Department Patches are now on sale at the Chamber Office, 420 E. Grand. Patches are $20.00, and... Read More.

NOC Enid hosts planetarium show May 5

Monday, May 4 by Ponca City Now

Northern Oklahoma College Enid will host a community planetarium show on Tuesday, May 5 at 6 p.m. at the Mackie Planetarium. Visitors will see the Tales of a Time Traveler - with an Introduction to what to look for in the sky during the month of May. Groups and schools may arrange a planetarium show by... Read More.

DHS shutdown ends after 75 days, Customs and Border Control funding unresolved

Monday, May 4 by CBS News

WASHINGTON - A more than two-month shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security has ended after Congress passed a funding measure covering most of the agency’s operations while leaving key components unresolved. The shutdown began Feb. 14 and lasted about 75 days, affecting tens of thousands of federal employees. Lawmakers approved funding for the majority of... Read More.

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Wayfinding Signs Now in Downtown Ponca City

Friday, May 1 by Ponca City Now-City of Ponca City

Ponca City Main Street, in partnership with the City of Ponca City, is excited to announce the installation of TWO new wayfinding signs in Downtown Ponca City! You can find them: • In front of the Poncan Theatre (104 E. Grand Ave.) • At the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center (420 E.... Read More.

Session Enters Final Stretch

Friday, May 1 by Ponca City Now

by Representative Ken Luttrell We’re heading into the final stretch of session at the Capitol. At this point in the process, our work is focused heavily on the House floor as we hear Senate bills that have made it through committees and are now ready for consideration by the full House. Last week marked another important... Read More.

Chamber’s Ponca Politics Committee final Legislative Update of the 2026 Session

Friday, May 1 by Ponca City Now-PC Chamber

The Chamber's Ponca Politics Committee held the final Legislative Update of the 2026 Session, 2nd Regular Session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature, last Friday in the Commission Chamber at City Hall. Our state legislators serving the Ponca City Area, addressed a wide array of questions with clarity and insight. Investors in attendance to participate in the... Read More.