Beverly Cantrell, Author at Ponca City Now

Drumright Historical Museum gets grant to preserve local history online

Tuesday, May 6 by News 6

DRUMRIGHT, Okla. - The Drumright Historical Society is preparing to step into the digital age, thanks to a new grant aimed at strengthening the town’s connection to its past. A $3,500 award from the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program will fund the creation of a new website for the museum—an essential step, leaders say, in boosting engagement... Read More.

Rising temperatures increase risk of mosquito-borne illnesses

Tuesday, May 6 by News 9

Longer, hotter summers and changing weather patterns are bringing more than just heat. Health officials say they’re also contributing to a rise in mosquito-borne illnesses across the United States. Each year, mosquito-related diseases affect thousands of Americans. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports more than 2,000 cases of West Nile virus annually. Other... Read More.

Trump threatens a 100% tariff on foreign-made films, saying the movie industry in the US is dying

Tuesday, May 6 by AP

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump is opening a new salvo in his tariff war, targeting films made outside the U.S. In a post Sunday night on his Truth Social platform, Trump said he has authorized the Department of Commerce and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to slap a 100% tariff “on any... Read More.

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2026 Women’s Softball World Cup bringing international play to Oklahoma City

Monday, May 5 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY - Devon Park in Oklahoma City will be one of three international sites hosting group-stage action for the 2026 Women’s Softball World Cup, tournament organizers announced. Group play coming to OKC Six teams from around the world will compete in Oklahoma City during the group stage. The other two groups will play in Prague, Czech... Read More.

Heartland Flyer: Oklahoma Transportation Commission to discuss funding for passenger rail service

Monday, May 5 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma Transportation Commission will assemble for its monthly meeting on Monday and plan to discuss the status of funding for the Heartland Flyer, the passenger rail line connecting Oklahoma and Texas. In April, the Texas state legislature cut funding for the Texas Department of Transportation's role in operating the Heartland Flyer, jeopardizing the... Read More.

Two New Police Officers Serving Ponca City

Monday, May 5 by Ponca City Now-City of Ponca City

The Ponca City Police Department would like to congratulate their two newest certified Police Officers. Patrol Officers Destiny Bates and Ezra McHaffie both graduated from the Basic Peace Officer Certification program at Pioneer Technology Center on Friday evening. They are now set to begin several more weeks in the Field Training Officer program with the... Read More.

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Yankees fan catches foul ball with daughter covering his eyes

Monday, May 5 by News 9

NEW YORK - A New York Yankees fan is going viral for pulling off a one-of-a-kind catch, all while balancing fatherhood in the most literal sense. During Saturday’s game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Yankees, a dad in the stands caught a foul ball with his young daughter sitting on his shoulders. What made the moment even more impressive — and hilarious... Read More.

ODMHSAS Commissioner set to meet with lawmakers on Monday amid payroll issues

Monday, May 5 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Lawmakers on a select committee are set to meet with the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Commissioner on Monday morning. This comes as lawmakers were made aware on May 2 that the agency wasn't going to be able to make payroll and was short... Read More.

Impact Oklahoma set to distribute major grants to Oklahoma nonprofits

Monday, May 5 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY - Impact Oklahoma, a collective giving group made up of women across central Oklahoma, is preparing to award more than $250,000 to local nonprofits during its annual celebration event on May 15 at the Cowboy Hall of Fame. The organization operates by pooling donations from members and distributing large, transformational grants to nonprofit organizations throughout... Read More.

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The first driverless semis have started running regular longhaul routes

Monday, May 5 by CNN

WASHINGTON, DC (CNN) — Driverless trucks are officially running their first regular long-haul routes, making roundtrips between Dallas and Houston. On Thursday, autonomous trucking firm Aurora announced it launched commercial service in Texas under its first customers, Uber Freight and Hirschbach Motor Lines, which delivers time- and temperature-sensitive freight. Both companies conducted test runs with... Read More.

Brazilian police arrest 2 people over plot to bomb Lady Gaga’s concert in Rio

Monday, May 5 by AP

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Police in Brazil said on Sunday that two people have been arrested in connection with an alleged plot to detonate a bomb at a free Lady Gaga concert in Rio de Janeiro. The Rio event on Saturday was the biggest show of the pop... Read More.

Capitol Conversations, Senator Bill Coleman

Friday, May 2 by Ponca City Now

The Senate just concluded the first of two long weeks of hearing bills on the floor. Both chambers have sent a steady stream of bills to the governor’s desk. Meanwhile, bills that have been amended now return to their chamber of origin. A handful of Senate bills I authored and several House bills I... Read More.