Beverly Cantrell, Author at Ponca City Now

Oklahoma bill targets NGOs using state funds to aid undocumented immigrants

Monday, February 9 by KOKH

Oklahoma City, Okla. — Senate Bill 1554, introduced by State Sen. Randy Grellner, is stirring controversy in Oklahoma as it seeks to prohibit non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from using state funds to support undocumented immigrants. The bill would make it a felony for NGO officers or members to provide material support to undocumented immigrants, with penalties including... Read More.

Congress avoids shutdown, but DHS funding remains unresolved

Monday, February 9 by News 9

WASHINGTON - Federal lawmakers avoided a full government shutdown this week, but funding uncertainty remains as negotiations over the Department of Homeland Security enter a critical final stretch. Congress approved a short-term funding package that reopened most of the federal government after a brief partial shutdown. Lawmakers, however, excluded DHS from the deal amid growing political... Read More.

Sen. Mullin’s ‘Give Kids a Chance Act’ becomes law

Friday, February 6 by News 6-Alex Cameron

WASHINGTON D.C. - Included in the legislative package that Congress passed and President Trump signed into law this week was a bipartisan bill intended to help children who have rare pediatric cancers or other potentially terminal conditions. The bill, the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act, was sponsored by Senator Markwayne Mullin, who says... Read More.

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Kay County Jr. Livestock Show in Blackwell

Friday, February 6 by Ponca City Now

Check out the Kay County Junior Livestock Show happening February 9 - 13 at the Fairgrounds in Blackwell. Livestock shows commence Monday the 9th beginning with hogs. Sheep and goats show the 10th. Cattle show the 11th. Ag mechanics competition will be held the 12th. Food trucks will be set up throughout the week. The Kay County Junior Livestock Premium... Read More.

2 Okmulgee County deputies shot, suspect in custody

Friday, February 6 by Ponca City Now-OSBI

OKMULGEE, Okla. - OKMULGEE, OK - On February 5, 2026, the Okmulgee Police Department requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to investigate an officer-involved shooting. Just before 3:30 p.m., the Okmulgee Police Department responded to a disturbance call at a residence near South Morton Avenue and West 12th Street in Okmulgee. When officers arrived on... Read More.

Oklahoma may lose some SNAP funding as USDA flags nation’s highest SNAP fraud rate

Friday, February 6 by KOKH

Oklahoma City, Okla. — Oklahoma is grappling with a significant financial burden as it leads the nation in SNAP fraud, according to the USDA. State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd revealed that by October, Oklahoma could be required to pay $270 million annually if the current situation persists. The federal SNAP program, initiated in 1964 to prevent... Read More.

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Trump to officially launch TrumpRX, offering affordable prescription drugs to Americans

Friday, February 6 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump will officially launch TrumpRX on Thursday evening, unveiling the new website offering prescription drugs direct-to-consumer for lower costs. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the announcement set for 7 p.m. EST, describing TrumpRX.gov as a "state-of-the-art website for American consumers to purchase low-cost prescription drugs." "This historic announcement will... Read More.

PCPD Arrest man for Burglary, Possession of Meth Thursday

Thursday, February 5 by Ponca City Now-PCPD

Early this morning, PCPD Officers responded to a local business where a man was seen stealing items. When officers arrived on the scene, the male suspect ran into a wooded area behind the business. Multiple officers set up a perimeter around the area to contain the suspect. A short time later, K9 Maxx was deployed and... Read More.

EARLY VOTING BEGINS FEBRUARY 5 FOR CITY OF PONCA CITY COMMISSIONER #3

Thursday, February 5 by Ponca City Now

Early voting begins Thursday, February 5, 2026 for voters in Kay County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board. Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming, said early voting is open to all voters. “You do... Read More.

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PERRY POLICE OFFICER AND GIRLFRIEND ARRESTED FOR CHILD ABUSE

Thursday, February 5 by Ponca City Now

PERRY, OK – The Perry Police Department requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to investigate a child abuse case. During the investigation, OSBI special agents identified the suspects as 35-year-old Christopher McNabb, who is an officer with the Perry Police Department, as well as his girlfriend, 30-year-old Kayla Renfrow. During the investigation, OSBI special agents... Read More.

NOC Tonkawa hosts piano re-dedication Feb. 15

Thursday, February 5 by Ponca City Now

Northern Oklahoma College and Tonkawa’s extended artistic community are invited to celebrate the rebuilding, return, and re-dedication of NOC’s 9-foot Steinway D concert grand piano during a free concert on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, inside the Dineo Heilmann Auditorium at the Kinzer Performing Arts Center. Local favorite Jerry Steichen and Tulsa native Cathy Venable will... Read More.

New Session, Clear Priorities

Thursday, February 5 by Ponca City Now

A new session is underway, and Oklahoma lawmakers are back to work at the Capitol. The decisions made over the next several months will impact families across our state, from taxes and public safety to government accountability and constitutional rights. I came into this session the same way I did last year, with the... Read More.