Beverly Cantrell, Author at Ponca City Now

Bill Designating Wheat as Official State Crop Heads to Governor’s Desk

Friday, May 1 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives voted unanimously in favor of Senate Bill 2159 today to designate wheat as the State Crop of the State of Oklahoma. Having now cleared both chambers with unanimous support, the bill now advances to the governor’s desk for final review. The bill, by Senator Roland Pederson, R-Burlington,... Read More.

Blair Secures Passage of Measure to Rename Bridge After Toby Keith

Friday, May 1 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY — Rep. Jason Blair, R-Moore, secured passage of Senate Bill 1475, a measure to designate the interchange of Interstate 35 and Indian Hills Road in Cleveland County as the Toby Keith Memorial Interchange. The bill is authored in the House by Blair and in the Senate by Sen. Lisa Standridge, R-Norman. Senate... Read More.

Bill Authorizing Gold Star Families Monument Signed Into Law

Friday, May 1 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation authored by Rep. Tammy Townley, R-Ardmore, authorizing the placement of a Gold Star Families Memorial Monument on the Oklahoma State Capitol grounds has been signed into law. House Bill 4486 allows the State Capitol Preservation Commission to work with private entities to design, construct and place the monument near the Capitol... Read More.

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Oklahoma Senate candidate Barry Christian found dead

Thursday, April 30 by News 9

Barry Christian CREDIT: Family of Barry Christian SAYRE, Okla. - Oklahoma Senate candidate Barry Christian, 54, was found dead after being reported missing, Christian’s family. The family said Christian’s body was found on Thursday. RELATED: Oklahoma Senate candidate Barry Christian reported missing, police find his abandoned truck When was Barry Christian reported missing Authorities said Christian was reported missing after... Read More.

NOC Mass Comm students earn awards at OKC event

Thursday, April 30 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – Northern Oklahoma College Mass Communication students attended the Oklahoma Broadcast Education Association/Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters annual convention. The convention was held April 9 at the OKANA Resort in Oklahoma City. Attendees were Corban Burrell, Enid; Kadi Kienholz, Marland; Catie Blum, Ponca City; and Rowan Svob, Pond Creek. Earlier this year, students submitted digital work in the... Read More.

Oklahomans Could Purchase Route 66 Centennial License Plate Under New Law

Thursday, April 30 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – House Bill 3147, authored by Rep. Derrick Hildebrant, R-Catoosa, and Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, has become law, authorizing the creation of the Route 66 Centennial License Plate in consultation with the Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission. The measure became law without the Governor’s signature after passing unanimously in both... Read More.

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Oklahoma Gov. Stitt signs law doubling daily recess for elementary students

Thursday, April 30 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Oklahoma elementary students will soon spend more time on the playground. Earlier this week, Gov. Kevin Stitt signed Senate Bill 1481 into law, doubling the minimum daily recess requirement for public school students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Starting next school year, the new law requires public schools to provide at least 40... Read More.

51 charged in Oklahoma black-market marijuana conspiracy

Thursday, April 30 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Federal prosecutors say a sprawling black-market marijuana operation used Oklahoma grow sites to supply illegal cannabis across the country, leading to charges against 51 people and the seizure of tens of thousands of plants. A federal indictment has been unsealed charging 51 defendants across 67 counts for their alleged roles in a... Read More.

United Arab Emirates will leave OPEC in a blow to the oil cartel

Thursday, April 30 by AP

The logo of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is displayed outside of OPEC’s headquarters in Vienna, Austria, March 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Lisa Leutner, File) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates said Tuesday it will leave OPEC effective May 1, stripping the oil cartel of its third-largest... Read More.

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Former FBI director James Comey expected to self-surrender Wednesday

Wednesday, April 29 by KSNW

Former Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey leaves the Rayburn House Office Building after testifying on Capitol Hill Dec. 7, 2018, in Washington, D.C.(Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Former FBI director James Comey is expected to turn himself in to law enforcement Wednesday after facing new federal charges. A grand jury in North Carolina returned... Read More.

NOC plans DMI Student Showcase, Epic Shorts Film Festival

Wednesday, April 29 by Ponca City Now

The Northern Oklahoma College Digital Media Institute’s Annual Student Showcase will be held on Friday, May 1, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Wilkin Hall room 108/110 in Tonkawa. DMI’s graduating students will be showcasing their creative skills in Maya, After Effects, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and much more. Visitors are welcome to take a tour,... Read More.

Pioneer Tech Celebrates Practical Nursing Pinning Ceremony

Wednesday, April 29 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City, OK ----- Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) proudly recognized the Practical Nursing April 2026 class during a meaningful pinning ceremony held last week, marking the students’ transition from training to practice in the healthcare field. Surrounded by family members, friends, and instructors, each student participated in the tradition of being pinned by someone who... Read More.