Beverly Cantrell, Author at Ponca City Now

What are earmarked funds, and how do they help Oklahoma communities?

Friday, February 20 by News 9-Alex Cameron

WASHINGTON, D.C. -Earmark is the term many know, but technically it’s congressionally directed spending in the Senate, community project funding in the House, which is exactly what earmarks are: funding directed by members of Congress for projects in their community. Fifth District Congresswoman Stephanie Bice visited the Edmond Water Treatment Plant on Tuesday to present... Read More.

Red Flag Warning in place for most of Oklahoma

Thursday, February 19 by Ponca City Now-Oklahoma Forestry Service

Red Flag Warning in place for most of Oklahoma as very dry air again surges across the state priming wildland fuels to support rapid rates if fire spread as above normal temperatures and windy conditions continue. An approaching cold front will challenge control lines on recent wildland fire activity and present potential for changes... Read More.

LAKE ROAD CLOSING BEGINS FEBRUARY 23

Thursday, February 19 by Ponca City Now-City of Ponca City

A project to replace the bridge on Lake Road, between Dalewood Lane and Pecan Road, will begin on Monday, February 23, 2026. The contract time for the project is 75 calendar days with an anticipated completion date of May 8, 2026, barring weather delays. All Businesses on Lake Road will be accessible during the... Read More.

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Bill Restoring Eighth-Grade Literacy Requirement for Driver Licenses Passes Policy Committee

Thursday, February 19 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation restoring the eighth-grade literacy requirement to receive a driving permit has passed its first committee. House Bill 4153, authored by Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin, would require minors applying for an Oklahoma driver license to demonstrate an eighth-grade reading level by passing the statewide reading assessment prior being issued a permit. Under... Read More.

Folds of Honor expands scholarships to boost Oklahoma’s skilled trade workforce

Thursday, February 19 by News 9

TULSA, Okla. -Skilled trade jobs play a critical role in keeping communities in Oklahoma and across the country running. Now, Folds of Honor is working to support the next generation stepping into those essential fields. “Nothing in this country gets built, fixed, repaired, done without these trade skills,” said Col. Nick Nichols, President of Folds of... Read More.

Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board now accepting grant applications

Thursday, February 19 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board, chaired by Attorney General Genter Drummond, is now accepting grant applications from eligible political subdivisions across the state. Counties, municipalities, public trusts and collaborative/joint applications are eligible to apply for $180,000 to $2.25 million for a three-year project. "These grants represent a vital tool in our ongoing battle against... Read More.

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Critics pile on after Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Munich remarks

Thursday, February 19 by TNND

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), a rumored 2028 presidential hopeful, is garnering widespread criticism — including from the Catholic Church — for her appearance at the Munich Security Conference. Her presence in Berlin over the weekend was supposed to be an opportunity for the Congresswoman to make her presence... Read More.

Stitt declares State of Emergency after wildfires in northwest Oklahoma

Wednesday, February 18 by News 6

Governor Kevin Stitt signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in Beaver, Texas and Woodward counties following destructive wildfires across northwest Oklahoma. “The Woodward fires are about 20% contained, and we were very fortunate to keep most neighborhoods safe. A few homes were lost, and we’re keeping four injured firefighters in our prayers... Read More.

Bill would require minors to pass eighth-grade reading test before getting license

Wednesday, February 18 by KOKH

Requiring students to read at an eighth-grade reading level before getting their permit and driver's license is the focus of one bill at the Oklahoma State Capitol. This is something that was required under state law previously and could possibly be revived under HB4153. "If you don't pass your eighth-grade reading test you have... Read More.

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OU Health offering free Lung Cancer Screening Day in Oklahoma City

Wednesday, February 18 by News 6

OKLAHOMA CITY - OU Health is encouraging Oklahomans to prioritize early detection by hosting Lung Cancer Screening Days at the OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center. The events are designed to help individuals determine their eligibility for lung cancer screening and, if qualified, receive a low-dose CT scan. The low-dose CT scan is a quick, noninvasive imaging... Read More.

Oklahoma filmmakers spotlight Enid’s Marshallese community in nuclear testing documentary

Wednesday, February 18 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — As national conversations about nuclear testing resurface, an Oklahoma-based documentary is putting a human face on the lasting consequences. “67 Bombs to Enid” examines 67 nuclear weapons tests conducted by the U.S. government in the Marshall Islands between 1946 and 1958. Today, many Marshallese families call Enid home, inspiring three... Read More.

Cherokee Nation marks Black History Month by expanding services in North Tulsa

Wednesday, February 18 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. - The Cherokee Nation will re-examine cultural and historical materials to determine if they appropriately address the role enslaved blacks played in building the nation. Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. said he will sign an Executive Order this week to order the review. “We have to ask those questions and many more. Now,... Read More.