Beverly Cantrell, Author at Ponca City Now

Oklahoma Senate Adjourns Second Session of the 60th Legislature Sine Die

Tuesday, May 19 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate Thursday, adjourned the Second Session of the 60th Legislature sine die, marking the official end to this year’s Legislative Session. Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, said it was a successful year with meaningful laws passed and signed into law for all Oklahomans. “From strengthening our schools and delivering a historic teacher pay... Read More.

New law requires schools to immediately notify law enforcement of abuse

Tuesday, May 19 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — A measure that requires allegations of abuse or neglect by a school employee to be reported to law enforcement immediately has been signed into law. House Bill 2959 would require independent law enforcement to be notified prior to any formal investigation by the school or school board, or the questioning of the... Read More.

Oklahoma AG candidate Jon Echols returns $3,500 after grand jury favoritism report

Tuesday, May 19 by KOKH

NORMAN, Okla. (KOKH) — A candidate for Oklahoma attorney general says he returned $3,500 in campaign contributions following a scathing grand jury report regarding alleged favoritism in a high-profile drunk driving case. On Feb. 7, 2023, Sara Polston was intoxicated and speeding through residential intersections when she hit 20-year-old Micaela Borrego's vehicle. Borrego's car was launched... Read More.

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President Trump settles $10 billion lawsuit against IRS over leak of his tax returns

Tuesday, May 19 by CBS News

WASHINGTON - President Trump and the Justice Department reached a settlement regarding the president’s $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service and Treasury Department, according to documents filed with the court Monday. Mr. Trump had accused the agencies of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of... Read More.

National Weather Service Update for the Area

Monday, May 18 by Ponca City Now-City of Ponca City

The National Weather Service is monitoring a conditional severe weather threat for our area today into Tuesday morning. TODAY (Area 2 Timing) • Earliest storm development: Around 4 PM • Most likely timing: 5 PM – 8 PM • Storms moving northeast at 20–30 mph OVERNIGHT INTO TUESDAY (Area 1 Timing) • Earliest overnight storms: Around 9 PM •... Read More.

Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management urges Oklahomans to stay weather aware Monday

Monday, May 18 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management is reminding Oklahomans to stay weather aware on Monday. Oklahoma is facing multiple hazards on Monday, including severe weather, wildfire risks, and wind advisories. Most of Oklahoma has some level of severe weather risk with baseball-sized hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes all possible in the forecast. The... Read More.

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Help protect bees

Monday, May 18 by Ponca City Now-City of Ponca City

Every spring, honey bee swarms start appearing in neighborhoods across the country. Most people who spot one don't know who to turn to and end up contacting pest control. The City of Ponca City connect them with a local beekeeper who can catch the swarm and give the colony a hive where they can thrive, without... Read More.

Arts Adventure Camp at NOC July 13-16

Monday, May 18 by Ponca City Now

Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa is hosting the 35th Arts Adventure Summer Camp July 13-16. The camp runs from 12:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. and is open for incoming 6th graders through those who have just completed high school. The camp offers students the opportunity to learn a variety of art forms from professional artists from NOC... Read More.

Oklahoma Gov. Stitt signs OSSAA bill changing student athlete transfer rules

Monday, May 18 by News 6

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed a bill into law that he said will make the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association’s (OSSAA) decisions more public and end penalizing student athletes for transferring schools. House Bill 2153 will require the OSSAA to conduct public eligibility, rule violation, and hardship waiver hearings in meetings subject to the Oklahoma... Read More.

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Mustang 4-year-old hospitalized after ingesting THC gummy found at playground

Monday, May 18 by News 9

MUSTANG, Okla. - A four-year-old Mustang boy was hospitalized and left unconscious for more than a day after accidentally ingesting a high-dose THC gummy he found at a playground in Mustang, his parents said, prompting renewed concerns about cannabis edible packaging and access around children. Bryant Bosarge said the incident happened during football practice for the... Read More.

PCFD Respond to Structure Fire at Abandoned Apartment Complex in Ponca City Friday

Friday, May 15 by Ponca City Now-City of Ponca City

At approximately 2:16 a.m. this morning, the Ponca City Fire Department responded to reports of a fire at an abandoned apartment complex in the 300 block of East Hazel. First arriving crews were on scene within three minutes and found heavy fire conditions with the second floor fully involved. Firefighters initially operated in a defensive mode... Read More.

Richard Glossip released on $500K bond under GPS monitoring and curfew

Friday, May 15 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY - A judge ordered a set of strict rules for former Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip to follow while he is out on bond. Glossip walked out of the Oklahoma County Detention Center on Thursday with 10 conditions tied to his freedom. He met the first condition by posting bail which was set... Read More.