Beverly Cantrell, Author at Ponca City Now

Halloween Concert Tonight

Monday, October 27 by Ponca City Now

The Po-Hi Symphony and Philharmonic Orchestras are set to perform their Fall/Halloween Concert on Monday, October 27, in the Ponca City Schools Concert Hall!Students and directors will perform in costume, and the evening will feature fun music like Ghostbusters, Avengers, and Thriller — plus a costume contest for audience members with prizes for the... Read More.

42 new graves discovered during 5th excavation of Oaklawn Cemetery

Monday, October 27 by KTUL

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — Work continues at Oaklawn Cemetery near downtown Tulsa as the city and field experts perform their fifth excavation in the search for victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.During this excavation, experts have discovered 42 new graves that were previously unknown, three of which were exhumed this week and escorted by... Read More.

Oklahoma woman indicted for voting twice in general election

Monday, October 27 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Multi-County Grand Jury has indicted a woman on one felony count of voting illegally. Victoria Vincenza Dill, 31, is accused of voting twice in the general election in November 2024. The Oklahoma State Election Board discovered Dill voted in person in Oklahoma County and submitted an absentee ballot in Payne... Read More.

Lt. Gov. Pinnell addresses housing and SNAP concerns amid shutdown threat

Monday, October 27 by KTUL

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell on Friday visited A New Leaf in Owasso, but the conversation pivoted from the critical need for affordable housing particularly for residents with developmental disabilities to the looming government shutdown that threatens to suspend food assistance for thousands of Oklahomans.Pinnell emphasized the state's focus on legislative action... Read More.

Government shutdown likely means no inflation data next month for 1st time in decades

Monday, October 27 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown now in its fourth week likely means there won’t be an inflation report next month for the first time in more than seven decades, the White House said Friday, leaving Wall Street and the Federal Reserve without crucial information about consumer prices.“Because surveyors cannot deploy... Read More.

Senator Coleman Brings Stakeholders Together for Sports Betting Study

Friday, October 24 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, hosted the Oklahoma Legislature’s first-ever interim study on sports betting on Thursday.Senator Coleman hosted the study in the Senate Business and Insurance Committee, which he chairs, to bring stakeholders to the table to discuss reaching a consensus on a framework for legalized sports betting in Oklahoma.“Oklahomans... Read More.

Ponca City Arts & Humanities hosting “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at Poncan Theater

Friday, October 24 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City Arts & Humanities-It’s time to do the Time Warp again! Join us at the Poncan Theatre for a special 50th Anniversary Interactive Showing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show! Date: Saturday, October 25thTime: 9:00 PM (Doors open @ 8:30 pm)Tickets: $15 (includes a prop bag full of goodies!)Read More.

Lauria and Ashley’s Law Takes Effect Nov. 1

Friday, October 24 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – For Lorene Bible, Nov. 1 can't come soon enough. That's the date House Bill 1001 takes effect.The bill, authored by Rep. Steve Bashore, R-Miami, adds accessory to murder in the first or second degree to the list of crimes requiring an offender to serve 85% of their prison sentence before being... Read More.

National Geographic names Oklahoma’s Route 66 a ‘Best of the World’ pick

Friday, October 24 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -The National Geographic magazine noted that Oklahoma has more drivable miles of Route 66 than any other state and features a deep dive on the Tulsa-area portion of the historic highway.National Geographic points to the Meadow Gold district’s local shops and the city’s array of fiberglass “giants,” including... Read More.

EU joins Trump in imposing new sanctions on Russian oil giants amid Ukraine conflict

Friday, October 24 by TNND

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, and European Council President Antonio Costa arrive for an EU Summit at the European Council building in Brussels, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Harry Nakos)WASHINGTON (TNND) — The European Union added a fresh set of economic sanctions on Russia, joining President Donald Trump’s measures to target Russia’s energy infrastructure.Treasury Secretary... Read More.

PCPD: Driver Facing several charges including Possession of Methamphetamine

Thursday, October 23 by Ponca City Now-PCPD

On Wednesday October 22, a PCPD Officer conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of 14th St. and Bradley in Ponca City. During the traffic stop, the officer could see a glass smoking pipe with burned residue, along with two bags which contained a substance that later tested positive for methamphetamine. Additionally, the officer... Read More.

Charity Angel Ambucs Hosting Trim A Tree Fundraiser

Thursday, October 23 by Ponca City Now

The countdown is on — sponsor and tree donor sign-ups close in ONE WEEK!Be part of the holiday magic at Trim a Tree Holiday Showcase, a festive fundraising event bringing together community, cheer, and giving spirit.-Event Details: -Saturday, November 22nd -6:00 PM -Osage Casino Ponca CityEnjoy a sit-down buffet dinner, beautifully decorated Christmas trees, and a tree... Read More.