Beverly Cantrell, Author at Ponca City Now

Ricochet to headline benefit concert for Oklahoma School for the Blind

Tuesday, November 11 by News 9

MUSKOGEE, Okla. -A benefit concert in Muskogee will feature 1990s country band Ricochet to raise money for the Oklahoma School for the Blind.The event is set for Thursday, November 13, at the Muskogee Civic Center. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the concert beginning at 7.Ricochet, led by founding member Heath Wright, will be joined... Read More.

Why the Farmer’s Almanac is ending after more than two centuries

Tuesday, November 11 by CBS News

A 208-year-old publication that farmers, gardeners and others keen to predict the weather have relied on for guidance has published for the final time.Farmers’ Almanac said that its 2026 edition, which is already available, will be its last, citing the growing financial challenges of producing and distributing the book in today’s “chaotic media environment.”... Read More.

Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House

Monday, November 10 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed legislation Monday to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end as a small group of Democrats ratified a deal with Republicans despite searing criticism from within their party.The 41-day shutdown could last a few more days as members... Read More.

Speaker Johnson says House will return to Washington for voting on shutdown deal

Monday, November 10 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Mike Johnson said Monday that House lawmakers should start returning to Washington “right now” after a small group of Senate Democrats broke a 40-day stalemate late Sunday evening and voted with Republicans to move forward with legislation that would end the government shutdown.It is unclear... Read More.

Enid mayor to speak at NOC Enid Veterans Day program

Monday, November 10 by Ponca City Now

Enid Mayor David Mason will speak at a Veterans Day presentation Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Northern Oklahoma College Enid as part of the NOC Speaker Series.Tuesday’s program is titled, “Service to our Nation.” The event celebrates the Air Force 78th year anniversary with special recognition ad presentations of local Air Force Veterans.The Veteran’s Day... Read More.

Community Support Needed to Support PCPS Students and Families

Monday, November 10 by Ponca City Now-PCPS

Ponca City Public Schools (PCPS) is inviting the community to help support local students and families through food and monetary donations.The district has established a central distribution site at Ponca City High School to collect and organize donations that will be shared with students and families across all school sites.-Community members wishing to contribute... Read More.

Tree Lighting at City Hall & Ice on the Plaza Opening Night

Monday, November 10 by Ponca City Now

Tree Lighting at City Hall & Ice on the Plaza Opening Night is Friday, November 14th Tree Lighting at City Hall: 6:30 PM Ice on the Plaza at Veterans Plaza: Immediately followingJoin them as Ponca City Main Street kicks off the holiday season with the Tree Lighting Ceremony at City Hall.After the tree is lit, the... Read More.

REAL ID compliance exceeds 50% in Oklahoma

Monday, November 10 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — Six months after the federal REAL ID enforcement deadline, Service Oklahoma announced the state has exceeded a 50% REAL ID compliance rate, with more than 2.6 million REAL IDs issued.REAL ID by the numbers (as of Nov. 7)Total REAL ID credentials issued: 2,669,119 Active REAL ID-compliant credentials (all... Read More.

Reports link Oklahoma wages to crime rates, family strain

Monday, November 10 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -Two new reports are shedding light on the connection between financial hardship and community well-being in Oklahoma. One suggests that raising the state’s minimum wage could help reduce crime, while the other reveals how nearly half of households still struggle to afford basic needs.Higher wages may lead to less crimeA Read More.

Senate takes first step toward ending the government shutdown

Monday, November 10 by AP

The Senate took the first step to end the government shutdown on Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus who say Americans want them to continue the fight.In a test vote that is the first in a series... Read More.

Stillwater Airport Responds to Reduced Flights During Government Shutdown

Friday, November 7 by Ponca City Now

(STILLWATER, OK) – In response to the ongoing federal government shutdown, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) have announced that, effective 12:01 a.m. Friday, November 7, 2025, all airlines operating in 40 high-volume markets must reduce scheduled flights by 10 percent.Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO) Director Kellie Reed explains the impact... Read More.

Trump administration challenges judge’s order to disburse full SNAP benefits amid shutdown

Friday, November 7 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The Trump administration is seeking to halt a federal judge's order to distribute full November SNAP benefits during the ongoing U.S. government shutdown.On Friday, the administration requested a federal appeals court to block U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell Jr.'s directive, which mandated the payments be made by the end... Read More.