Beverly Cantrell, Author at Ponca City Now

Broadband Expansion Projects Launched in Northeastern Oklahoma

Wednesday, November 5 by Ponca City Now

WELCH, Okla. – Two projects totaling $5.4 million for high-speed internet expansion in northeastern Oklahoma were officially launched near the Craig County town of Welch by the Oklahoma Broadband Office (OBO) and internet service provider The Junction Internet.The projects, funded through $2.7 million in federal grants administered by the OBO coupled with $2.7 million... Read More.

Trump’s economic agenda faces potential setback as Supreme Court hears tariff challenge

Wednesday, November 5 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The fate of President Donald Trump’s economic agenda may hang in the balance of a Supreme Court case that will be argued Wednesday that will have consequences for executive authority and the central piece of his attempt to overhaul the American economy.Trump has leveraged tariffs aggressively and in unprecedented ways,... Read More.

$72,000 to be used for update to be able to put non-federal funds on EBT cards in Oklahoma

Tuesday, November 4 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — State leaders are trying to help offset the impact of the government shutdown on Oklahomans. This includes allocating $1 million each week to food banks and utilizing $72,000 for a software update to be able to place non-federal money on EBT cards.A Contingency Review Board with the House Speaker,... Read More.

Oklahoma leaders approve $1 million for food banks each week: How it will work

Tuesday, November 4 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -State leaders agreed to allocate emergency money to help with food assistance during the government shutdown. The money comes from a state emergency fund, which currently holds close to $8 million.On Monday, the Contingency Review board, led by Gov. Kevin Stitt, unanimously voted to fund $1 million per week to food banks... Read More.

Ponca City Hosts Oklahoma State Student Council Convention, Welcomes Over 1,700 Student Leaders from Across Oklahoma

Tuesday, November 4 by Ponca City Now-PCPS

Katie Parr-PCPS— Ponca City was the proud host of the 2025 Oklahoma Association of Student Councils (OASC) State Convention, welcoming more than 1,700 student leaders and their sponsors from across the state for three days and two nights of leadership development, service, and celebration. Students filled the community with their energy and optimism for... Read More.

New law ensures supplemental breast cancer services covered

Tuesday, November 4 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – New law ensures diagnostic and supplemental breast cancer services covered Beginning Nov. 1, a new law updated existing diagnostic mammography law to ensure diagnostic and supplemental breast cancer services are covered with no out-of-pocket costs under health benefit plans. Services covered are recommended by medical experts for early detection of breast cancer.The... Read More.

Drummond’s Organized Crime Task Force marks two years of success

Tuesday, November 4 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has announced significant accomplishments by the Organized Crime Task Force as a critical weapon in the fight against illegal marijuana operations, fentanyl distribution and organized crime across Oklahoma. The task force began its work two years ago this month. Since its creation in 2023, the task force... Read More.

States and cities challenge Trump policy overhauling public service loan forgiveness

Tuesday, November 4 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 20 Democrat-led states are challenging a new Trump administration policy designed to block nonprofit and government workers from a student loan cancellation program if federal officials determine their employer has a “substantial illegal purpose.”The policy is aimed primarily at organizations that work with immigrants and transgender youth.In... Read More.

Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded in November

Monday, November 3 by AP

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration said Monday that it will partially fund SNAP after two judges issued rulings requiring it to keep the nation’s largest food aid program running.The U.S. Department of Agriculture, which oversees the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, had planned to freeze payments starting Nov. 1 because... Read More.

Trump says government shutdown ends when Democrats give in: “If they don’t vote, that’s their problem”

Monday, November 3 by CBS

President Trump slammed Democrats as "crazed lunatics" who have "lost their way," blaming them for a government shutdown poised to become the longest in history with no deal in sight. But he offered no immediate plan to address health care costs, a sticking point for Democrats who want Republicans to agree to extend government... Read More.

New Strong Dads Workshop Starting Soon

Monday, November 3 by Ponca City Now

The next Strong Dads Workshop begins November 5, 2025. This 12-week program will meet every Wednesday from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Ponca City Library at 501 E. Grand.This free program is designed to help fathers, expectant fathers, and father figures-stepdad, older brother, or relative, strengthen their parenting skills, build stronger family relationships,... Read More.

Oklahoma fugitive in child porn cold case captured in New York

Monday, November 3 by KOKH

MOORE, OKLA. (KOKH) — The U.S. Marshal, Moore Police Department, and U.S. Attorney General's Office are holding a press conference at 1:30 p.m. at the Federal Courthouse in Oklahoma City.After 13 years on the run, Anthony Lennon was found in New York by investigators from the OKC US Marshals Office and the Moore Police Department.... Read More.