Beverly Cantrell, Author at Ponca City Now

Three people were critically wounded in shooting at a suburban Denver high school, authorities say

Wednesday, September 10 by AP

AP- Three teens have been hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting at a suburban Denver high school, authorities said Wednesday. The shooting happened around midday at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, about 30 miles west of Denver, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Jacki Kelley said. All those taken to the hospital are believed to be students, Kelley... Read More.

NOC students participate in a Stamp Out Starvation project

Wednesday, September 10 by Ponca City Now

A large number of Northern Oklahoma College students participated in a Stamp Out Starvation project this past Sunday at the First... Read More.

Drummond secures $32M in settlement with CVS Caremark

Wednesday, September 10 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced a more than $32 million settlement with CVS Caremark after the company allegedly kept money that belonged to Oklahoma's state employee health plan. CVS Caremark is a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) that manages prescription drug benefits for health plans, including HealthChoice which is Oklahoma’s state employee... Read More.

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What is broken heart syndrome, and what are the symptoms?

Wednesday, September 10 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. - A broken heart can be more than an emotional metaphor—it can also signal a serious medical condition. News On 6 anchor LeAnne Taylor explained in this week’s Medical Minute that broken heart syndrome, a rapid weakening of heart muscles, often follows emotional or physical stress and carries significant health risks. What is broken heart... Read More.

Oklahoma school bus carrying softball team crash injures 7 people

Tuesday, September 9 by AP

MINCO, Okla. (AP) — A school bus carrying softball team members in Oklahoma crashed into a deer and overturned, ejecting some passengers and injuring seven people, the state highway patrol said. The crash happened Monday night on U.S. Highway 152 near Minco in Grady County, about 40 miles (64 kilometers) southwest of Oklahoma City. One adult... Read More.

Kyle Dillingham and Peter Markes to Perform with Ponca City and Stillwater High School Orchestra’s Thursday

Tuesday, September 9 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City Schools Concert Hall hosts Americana, Bluegrass, Folk, Fiddle Duo in AMAZING CONCERT this Thursday, September 11th at 7:00pm! The Ponca City and Stillwater High School Orchestras are joining together to back up Kyle Dillingham and Peter Markes on stage live! For more information, visit the link below: Read More.

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Trump DOJ, 22 state attorneys general support Drummond’s fight to enforce Oklahoma immigration law

Tuesday, September 9 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Department of Justice (DOJ) and 22 state attorneys general have filed separate briefs with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit in support of Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s fight to enforce the immigration enforcement law he first requested in March of 2024. A preliminary injunction issued by U.S. District Judge... Read More.

GoFundMe removes fundraiser for man accused of stabbing Ukrainian refugee in Charlotte

Tuesday, September 9 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — GoFundMe has removed an online fundraiser for the legal defense fund of the man accused of stabbing a Ukrainian refugee on the lightrail in Charlotte, North Carolina. Decarlos Brown Jr., 34, has been charged with first-degree murder for killing a 23-year-old woman on... Read More.

Supreme Court lifts restrictions on ‘roving patrols’ in Los Angeles ICE raids

Tuesday, September 9 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — In the latest victory for the Trump administration, the Supreme Court cleared the way on Monday for federal agents to conduct sweeping immigration operations in Los Angeles. The move lifted a restraining order from a judge who found "roving patrols" were conducting indiscriminate arrests and stopping people based on race,... Read More.

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Crash involving school bus closes Highway 152 in Minco

Monday, September 8 by News 9

MINCO, Okla. - All lanes of Highway 152 are closed near County Street 2760 in Minco due to a crash involving a school bus, authorities say. Authorities tell News 9 that there were multiple injuries in this crash that happened just before 8pm. Multiple ambulances have been called to the scene. The Grady County Sheriff's Office confirmed... Read More.

University of Oklahoma freshman wins $200,000 with College GameDay field goal

Monday, September 8 by News 9

NORMAN, Okla. - According to Sooners Wire, an Oklahoma freshman walked away with $200,000 after nailing a field goal on ESPN’s College GameDay in Norman on Saturday morning. Jack Daugard, an accounting major from suburban Houston, converted a 30-yard attempt as part of analyst Pat McAfee’s weekly kicking contest. McAfee, a former NFL punter... Read More.

Update: OHP and ODOT Partnering for Operation Safe in Oklahoma

Monday, September 8 by Ponca City Now-OHP

OHP-The Oklahoma Highway Patrol on Friday, in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, was continuing Operation Safe by addressing homeless encampments on state property. Many individuals had already moved on with the help of resources offered during this process, cooperating fully with troopers. At this time, no arrests have been made. Some of the... Read More.