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 245

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Chris Peters's Work 245 Articles

Stillwater City Council - May 22, 2026 Council approves AI-enabled cameras for 6th and Main, Duck and Hall of Fame

A NoTraffic video detection camera mounted on a traffic signal mast at Washington Street and Hall of Fame Avenue in Stillwater, with a green light and left turn yield sign visible.

The 6th and Main intersection has been running on a fixed timer since its detection capability failed in April — the new system can detect vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians in real time if enabled

by Chris Peters

Stillwater City Council - May 21, 2026 Stillwater moves to expand phone ban in school zones, revise camping code

A school zone speed limit sign reading 20 mph when flashing on a Stillwater street, with stadium lights visible in the background.

The cell phone ordinance expands on state law by prohibiting simply holding a phone in school and construction zones

by Chris Peters

Stillwater City Council - May 19, 2026 Council keeps downtown roundabout, advances rehabilitation in 4-1 vote

The downtown Stillwater roundabout at 10th Avenue and Main Street surrounded by jersey barriers and traffic cones, with the bronze bronco buster statue visible above the bare island.

Four-way stop conversion would have cost an estimated $174,000 more, according to engineer's analysis

by Chris Peters

Payne County Budget Board - May 14, 2026 Payne County budget board adopts new retirement rates, previews FY 2026-27 budget

The Payne County centennial clock, labeled "Payne County" and "Stillwater," stands in downtown Stillwater with a red brick county courthouse in the background.

Combined county cash accounts stand at about $84.9 million; property tax legislation adds uncertainty to future revenue

by Chris Peters

Pioneer Volleyball - May 13, 2026 Rattay Caps Volleyball Career With All State Honor — Three-Year Starter Leaves Mark on Program

Stillwater All State selection Taylor Rattay moves through the post-match handshake line against Piedmont on Sept. 16, 2025, at Pioneer Field House.

Lady Pioneer senior leaves the program third all-time in digs, fourth in aces, and a legacy that goes beyond statistics

by Chris Peters

Payne County Budget Board - May 12, 2026 Payne County set to add second civil attorney starting July 1

North entrance of the Payne County Administration Building at 315 W. 6th Ave. in Stillwater, Oklahoma, showing glass double doors under an arched stone facade.

Incoming DA Jeremiah Gregory says two part-time attorneys give the county better coverage than one full-time hire

by Chris Peters

Local Music - May 06, 2026 Stillystock 2026 raises $800 for youth musicians as Dreamsickle prepares for first Texas tour

Asa Thompson of Dreamsickle sings into a microphone on the Block 34 outdoor stage at Stillystock 2026 in Stillwater on April 18, 2026, with a guitarist visible to his left.

The fourth annual rock festival drew eight acts, a student band opening set, and headliner Ben Quad returning to Stillwater

by Quincy Einstein & Chris Peters

Stillwater City Council - May 05, 2026 City Council advances overhaul of Stillwater's short-term rental rules

City of Stillwater map showing 167 licensed short-term rentals as green markers concentrated near Oklahoma State University and surrounding neighborhoods.

Proposed ordinance would require licenses in all zoning districts, replace public hearings with administrative review

by Chris Peters