Beverly Cantrell, Author at Ponca City Now

Alonso-Sandoval bill to allow inclusion of blood type on identification advances

Tuesday, February 24 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Arturo Alonso-Sandoval, D-Oklahoma City, passed HB 4058 out of the House Public Safety Committee. The bill directs Service Oklahoma to allow an applicant for either a driver’s license or ID the option of including their blood type on their card in order to speed up medical response. “This measure has... Read More.

Health Matters: Inflammation test being used to predict heart problems

Tuesday, February 24 by News 9

Cardiologists are using a blood test that’s been around for decades, in a new way, to predict heart problems. The measure of inflammation is now considered just as important as measuring cholesterol. Health Matters with TSET, Amy Slanchik explains. Measuring Inflammation in the Body The American College of Cardiology now recommends doctors use a CRP test, which measures... Read More.

6 planets will parade across the night sky at the end of February

Tuesday, February 24 by AP

People look up to the sky from an observatory near the village of Avren, Bulgaria, Aug. 12, 2009. (AP Photo/Petar Petrov, File) NEW YORK (AP) — Six planets are linking up in the sky at the end of February, and most will be visible to the naked eye. It’s what’s known as a... Read More.

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Norman High School students held “Pro America” rally, after “ICE Out” protest

Monday, February 23 by KOKH

NORMAN, OKLA (KOKH) — Student protests and counterprotests over U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are continuing across Oklahoma. On Friday, a small group of 15 students at Norman High School held a "Pro America" rally during lunch, showing support for America and President Trump. One student at the rally said, “We’re out here to show our support... Read More.

Enid attorney to speak at NOC Enid Feb. 24

Monday, February 23 by Ponca City Now

Enid area attorney Ronald “Skip” Kelly will speak at the Northern Oklahoma College Enid Student Government Speaker Series Feb. 24. Kelly will speak at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24, in the Gantz Center’s Montgomery Hall. His talk is titled, “There is unity without community.” All NOC students, faculty, and staff are invited as well as the... Read More.

Early Session Progress at the Capitol

Monday, February 23 by Ponca City Now

By, Rep. Ken Luttrell OKLAHOMA CITY – We’ve closed the books on another busy stretch at the Capitol, and the pace hasn’t slowed one bit. We’ve now hit the deadline for House bills and House joint resolutions to clear policy committees and appropriations subcommittees. That phase of the process is in the rearview mirror, and... Read More.

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Sooner State Party urges Oklahomans to sign petition as party nears 35,000 signature goal

Monday, February 23 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — The Sooner State Party announced on Friday that it has gathered 32,121 signatures towards the party's 35,000 signature goal. The party now needs 2,879 signatures to reach its goal to be recognized as an official party on the ballot for the 2026 Oklahoma election cycle. To qualify for ballot access,... Read More.

Human remains found at construction at OU could date back to early 1900s

Monday, February 23 by KOKH

NORMAN, OKLA. (KOKH) — Human remains were found recently at the construction site of OU’s future Life Sciences Laboratories Building on the Norman campus. According to the university, work was immediately stopped and law enforcement was notified along with the State Medical Examiner’s Office. All required procedures and state burial protection laws are being followed, the university... Read More.

Duel Bill Would Protect Parent Rights in Affirming Biological Reality

Monday, February 23 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Collin Duel, R-Guthrie, a bill passed in committee that would safeguard a parent's fundamental right to raise and refer to their child according to the child's biological sex. Duel characterized House Bill 3502 as a parental rights and child protection measure that would ensure no parent or prospective adoptive parent... Read More.

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Bill filed to abolish child welfare services at DHS, create a brand new state agency

Monday, February 23 by KOKH

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — An Oklahoma lawmaker is calling for a major overhaul to the state’s child welfare system and has filed a bill to create a new state department to take it over. State Sen. Paul Rosino filed a bill that would create a new state Department of Child Safety and Wellbeing and significantly restructure... Read More.

Department of Homeland Security suspends Global Entry as the partial government shutdown drags on

Monday, February 23 by AP

DALLAS (AP) — The Department of Homeland Security said Sunday that the Global Entry program would be shut down as long as the partial government shutdown remains in effect. The announcement comes after the department said Saturday night that it planned to shut down both Global Entry and the Transportation Security Administration’s PreCheck program as... Read More.

Po-Hi Orchestra Brings Home Top State Honors

Friday, February 20 by Ponca City Now

Katie Parr -The Ponca City High School Symphonic Orchestra earned straight superior ratings on stage and in sight-reading Thursday morning at the OSSAA State Orchestra Contest held at Edmond Santa Fe High School. Since the orchestra received superior ratings at their fall contest, the group has earned the OSSAA Sweepstakes Award. This award is... Read More.