Beverly Cantrell, Author at Ponca City Now

Woman accused of faking terminal brain cancer diagnosis in $12K scam still at large: FBI

Wednesday, May 27 by TNND

A Pennsylvania woman accused of faking a terminal brain cancer diagnosis to scam family and friends out of thousands of dollars remains wanted years after being indicted on federal fraud charges, authorities said. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is searching for Vanessa O’Rourke, who investigators said falsely claimed she was suffering from a terminal... Read More.

Oklahoma City Woman Serving Life Sentence for Injuries to Ponca City Infant to be sentenced in 2018 infant death case in OKC

Tuesday, May 26 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY - An Oklahoma City woman charged with the 2018 death of an infant is being sentenced on Tuesday, according to court records. In June 2025, Oklahoma City Police arrested Holly Sheppard seven years after the death of an infant whose death was ruled a homicide. Sheppard was babysitting the infant for four days before they... Read More.

Summer office hours at NOC

Tuesday, May 26 by Ponca City Now

Summer office hours are starting at Northern Oklahoma College this week. Office hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Thursdays, there are no classes or offices open on Friday. Summer hours continue through July 31. Northern Oklahoma College, the state’s first public two-year community college, is a multi-campus, land-grant institution that provides high quality, accessible,... Read More.

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NOC Enid hosts CLIMB workshop starting May 28

Tuesday, May 26 by Ponca City Now

A Creating Lasting Income with Money Basics (CLIMB) workshop is scheduled for May 28-July 16 at Northern Oklahoma College Enid. Sessions will be eight consecutive Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Gantz Center (Room 100) on the NOC Enid Campus, 100 S. University in Enid. The program is free but only 20 spots... Read More.

DEADLINE TO REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR JUNE 16, 2026 PRIMARY ELECTION AND THE CITY OF BLACKWELL MUNICIPAL ELECTION APPROACHES

Tuesday, May 26 by Ponca City Now

Voters in Kay County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the June 16, 2026 Primary Election and the City of Blackwell Municipal Election should apply now, Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming said today. Absentee ballots are available to all registered voters, provided they are eligible to vote in the election requested.... Read More.

OHP training for autonomous commercial vehicles coming to Oklahoma

Tuesday, May 26 by KOKH

Autonomous commercial vehicles (OHP) OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Troopers with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol say they are training for when autonomous commercial vehicles hit Oklahoma roadways. In 2019, Oklahoma lawmakers established the framework to allow autonomous vehicles on Oklahoma roads. Now, OHP says autonomous commercial vehicles could soon become a reality in the Sooner State. In fact, they... Read More.

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New Law Will Allow for Creation of New Newspapers

Monday, May 25 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – The governor has signed into law a bill that modernizes the process for creating a newspaper of record when none exists in a county. House Bill 2166 is authored by Rep. John Pfeiffer, R-Orlando. "This ensures high standards and government transparency are maintained, but it allows the state to put a new... Read More.

Poison Center: Beware of carbon monoxide poisoning while boating

Monday, May 25 by KOKH

Boat in the water (File) OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — As Oklahomans head to the lake for Memorial Day weekend, the Oklahoma Poison Center is warning about dangers that might be overlooked. “One of the biggest misconceptions is that you’re safe from carbon monoxide if you’re outside,” said Kristie Edelen, PharmD, managing director of the Oklahoma Poison Center.... Read More.

PCPS Graduation 2026 Friday

Friday, May 22 by Ponca City Now

The Ponca City High School Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2026 will be held outside at Sullins Stadium. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, and no reserved seating will be permitted. Anyone attempting to reserve a spot early may lose the space... Read More.

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Classroom to Career, Ponca City Senior Lynkon Davis

Friday, May 22 by Ponca City Now-PCPS

By the time Ponca City High School senior Lynkon Davis walks across the graduation stage, his career is already taking shape. Through hard work, hands-on learning, mentorship, and opportunities through Ponca City Public Schools, Pioneer Technology Center, and the Wildcat Internship Program, Lynkon has earned a path toward a future in project management at a... Read More.

Conservative Values, Consistent Work

Friday, May 22 by Ponca City Now

By: Representative Molly Jenkins As we officially adjourned Sine Die on May 14, I have spent time reflecting on this legislative session and the responsibility we have to the people of Oklahoma. The final weeks of session were frustrating for many. While House members showed up ready to debate bills and cast votes every day, much... Read More.

OU Health receives $2 million donation to expand Tulsa cancer center

Friday, May 22 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. - Cancer patients in northeastern Oklahoma often travel outside their communities for specialized treatment. A new donation announced in Tulsa aims to help change that by supporting an expansion of cancer care services in Green Country. The Stuart Family Foundation is giving $2 million to help expand the OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center near... Read More.