Chris Peters

Chris Peters is the founder and editor of The Stillwegian, covering Stillwater and Payne County with a mix of storytelling, photography, and local insight. A Stillwegian since 2008, he’s passionate about connecting community through local news.

Location Stillwater, OK

Number of Articles 319

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Chris Peters's Work 319 Articles

Sep 10, 2026 New Lens on Cowboy Football: Meet Bryson Thadhani

Graphic reading "Gameday Stillwater Cowboys" featuring Bryson Thadhani in OSU gear holding a camera, promoting his debut as The Stillwegian's sports photographer.

A new sideline photographer joins The Stillwegian; scores and upcoming home games inside.

by Chris Peters & Bryson Thadhani

Community - Sep 08, 2026 Health experts talk screens, AI chatbots at Stillwater parent forum

Five panelists seated at a table on a stage during a forum on children and screen use, with one speaking into a microphone as audience members watch from the front rows.

Panel covered age guidelines, phone access in crisis care and whether gamified learning trains compulsive use

by Chris Peters

Stillwater Public Schools - Sep 07, 2026 Stillwater schools cut student access to Gemini AI, citing new state law

Stillwater Public Schools Superintendent Tyler Bridges speaks into a microphone during a panel discussion on classroom technology Aug. 27, 2026, at the Stillwater Public Library.

Superintendent says the district is now drafting broader AI policies required by 2027-28 school year

by Chris Peters

Weekend Brief - Sep 06, 2026 Enjoy the train wreck. Seriously.

Editorial cartoon shows two locomotives labeled Oklahoma State Football and OSU Fan Expectations colliding as a crowd cheers and holds signs. AI-generated illustration.

Plus: the Stillwater school board rewrites recess, naming rights and who gets called when a child is in danger.

by Chris Peters

District Attorney - Sep 01, 2026 New DA wants out-of-state prosecutors to review Payne County justice system

The entrance to Courtroom 307, the district courtroom on the third floor of the Payne County Courthouse in Stillwater. A frosted-glass transom reads "District Court Room."

Residents who sought a grand jury welcome the offer but say it is no substitute for their own

by Chris Peters

Pioneer Football - Aug 31, 2026 Pioneer Defense Smothers Fayetteville in 23-3 Opener

Stillwater senior Dian Fix (16) celebrates with teammates after his interception return for a touchdown against Fayetteville on Aug. 28, 2026, at Pioneer Stadium in Stillwater.

Stillwater forces four interceptions and seven sacks, holding the 2023 Arkansas 7A champion to a field goal.

by Chris Peters

2026 Elections - Aug 26, 2026 Payne County was one of four to reject SQ 846, and among the strongest no votes on SQ 844

Stillwater precincts voted no on the voter ID measure. The rest of the county voted yes.

by Chris Peters

Aug 26, 2026 Accepting reader endorsement letters

Registered members can submit letters supporting candidates on the November ballot.

by Chris Peters