Beverly Cantrell, Author at Ponca City Now

Trail Blazers hand Thunder first loss, rally from 22 down in 121–119 thriller

Thursday, November 6 by AP

PORTLAND, Ore. -Deni Avdija had 26 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers erased a 22-point deficit Wednesday night in a 121-119 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.Jrue Holiday added 22 points, including two clutch free throws that put Portland ahead 121-118 with... Read More.

Ponca City Drive-Thru Drug Disposal Event In November

Thursday, November 6 by Ponca City Now

Join Bridges to Hope, the Ponca City Strategic Opioid Response Plan, for a community-wide effort to safely dispose of unused or expired medications and help prevent prescription drug misuse. This free event is open to everyone! What to Expect: • Safe, anonymous medication disposal • Resource & Information Bags with helpful materials for families • Free event... Read More.

Oklahoma health insurance premiums soar as tax credits set to expire

Thursday, November 6 by Ponca City Now

Open enrollment for health insurance has begun, but many Oklahomans are facing sticker shock as premiums skyrocket.Experts attribute the increase to the expiration of enhanced tax credits from the Affordable Care Act, set to end Dec. 31.Mike Rhoades from the Oklahoma Insurance Department highlighted the issue, saying, "We have a problem in the country... Read More.

Oklahoman elected as Future Farmers of America national president

Thursday, November 6 by News 9

An Oklahoman has been named the national president of Future Farmers of America, becoming the ninth national president hailing from the Sooner State, according to a news release issued by Oklahoma CareerTech.The release says Trey Myers of the Perkins-Tryon FFA chapter was elected 2025-26 National FFA president, becoming Oklahoma’s 24th national officer and ninth... Read More.

Shutdown progress in doubt as Democrats grow emboldened from election wins

Thursday, November 6 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — Elections this week that energized Democrats and angered President Donald Trump have cast a chill over efforts to end the record-breaking government shutdown, raising fresh doubts about the possibility of a breakthrough despite the punishing toll of federal closures on the country.Trump has increased... Read More.

Oklahoma pardon and parole board recommends clemency to death row inmate Tremane Wood

Wednesday, November 5 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board recommended clemency be granted to death row inmate Tremane Wood.Wood was convicted in the 2001 deadly stabbing of migrant farmworker Rene Ramirez during a robbery in Oklahoma City.Wednesday's clemency hearing began at 9 a.m. Three board members voted yes to granting clemency... Read More.

Trump meets with Senate Republicans amid longest government shutdown in US history

Wednesday, November 5 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The government shutdown is now the longest in history, hitting day 36 on Wednesday.Trump met with Senate Republicans on Wednesday at the White House to discuss the shutdown over a breakfast meeting.The president called on Senate Republicans “to do what they have to do” and get rid of the filibuster."It's time... Read More.

White House says administration is distributing SNAP benefits

Wednesday, November 5 by TNND

HUNT VALLEY, Md. (TNND) — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday the Trump administration is distributing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits.She explained during an afternoon press conference that the Agriculture Department is complying with court orders to use emergency funds to run the program.“The administration is fully complying with the court... Read More.

Update: UPS plane crash near Louisville airport kills at least 7, officials say

Wednesday, November 5 by CBS News-AP

At least seven people are confirmed dead and several others injured after a UPS plane crashed shortly after takeoff near the Louisville International Airport on Tuesday, officials said.The number of fatalities is expected to increase, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said on social media Tuesday night.UPS Flight 2976 crashed around 5:15 p.m. local... Read More.

Ladies Night is Friday in Ponca City

Wednesday, November 5 by Ponca City Now

Grab your friends and head downtown for Ladies Night! Our downtown businesses are bringing you an evening full of great shopping, treats, deals, sips, and specials—all while kicking off the holiday shopping season in Downtown Ponca City. Follow this event on Facebook for more information leading up to the event. Ponca City Main Street is... Read More.

Sen. Mullin: Democrats likely to end shutdown this week

Wednesday, November 5 by News 9

WASHINGTON, D.C. -The government shutdown reached 35 days on Tuesday, matching the length of the 2018-2019 shutdown, the longest in U.S. history. And while there is no officially announced movement toward a resolution, many Senators, including Oklahoma’s Markwayne Mullin, say it is increasingly likely that enough Democrats will join Republicans in voting for their... Read More.

Oklahoma expands Operation Guardian, giving all state troopers ICE authority

Wednesday, November 5 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -Oklahoma Department of Safety Commissioner Tim Tipton announced Tuesday that every member of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol is now credentialed under U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as part of the state’s expanding Operation Guardian program.Tipton shared the update during the opening sessioni of the 2025 Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP)... Read More.