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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 345
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Chris Peters's Work 345 Articles
Stillwater Pioneer Athletics   -   Feb 06, 2026 Stillwater Seniors Sign to Compete in College — Pioneers Celebrate National Signing Day Across Eight Sports
Stillwater baseball player Stetson Hendren signs National Letter of Intent to Emporia State University at signing day ceremony Feb. 4, 2026 at Pioneer Fieldhouse

Two Division I signees highlight class featuring baseball, softball, soccer, football, basketball, wrestling, golf and cheer athletes

by Chris Peters
2026 Elections   -   Feb 02, 2026 Morrison Educator Luke Kruse Seeks House District 35 Seat as Democrat
Luke Kruse wearing dark suit and tie holds microphone while speaking at indoor campaign event with turquoise door frames and campaign sign visible in background.

Kruse, 40, centers campaign on education reform, social services and infrastructure improvements in challenge to GOP nominee Dillon Travis

by Chris Peters
2026 Elections   -   Feb 02, 2026 Sixth-Generation Farmer Dillon Travis Seeks House District 35 Seat
Dillon Travis wearing tan cowboy hat and gray suit jacket stands at clear podium while speaking at indoor campaign event with wooden cabinetry visible in background.

Maramec rancher and Southern Plains Ag owner emphasizes education reform, agricultural protection and rural infrastructure ahead of Feb. 10 special election

by Chris Peters
Payne County Commissioners   -   Jan 30, 2026 Payne County passes resolution urging decommissioning bonds for wind, solar, data centers
Wind turbines rise above green agricultural fields with a rusty barbed wire fence in the foreground under a clear blue sky in Noble County, Oklahoma

Commissioners also approved agreement joining state's OKWIN emergency radio network; resolution calls for financial assurance equal to construction costs

by Chris Peters
Stillwater City Council   -   Jan 30, 2026 City Council advances formal public art program
White metal sculpture called Interlace rises above stone wall reading "Stillwater Oklahoma" at intersection of Sixth Avenue and Western Road, with decorated utility box visible at left.

Ordinance would create 9-member committee, establish fund for donations; community partner commits sizable gift

by Chris Peters
Business   -   Jan 27, 2026 Historic Library Building to Become Boutique Hotel with $1M TIF Assistance
Historic tan brick neoclassical library building with "PUBLIC LIBRARY" text on facade, featuring arched windows, central entrance with pediment, and curved staircases.

Former library at 206 W. 6th Avenue will be transformed into 15-room Bookend Hotel with bar and event space, targeting September opening

by Chris Peters
Business   -   Jan 27, 2026 USA Rare Earth secures $1.6 billion in federal funding for Stillwater magnet plant
Entrance sign for USA Rare Earth magnet manufacturing facility in Stillwater.

Federal commitment follows $7 million local incentive as company abandons experimental mining technology for conventional methods

by Chris Peters
Community   -   Jan 22, 2026 Inaugural community survey identifies housing, mental health as Stillwater priorities
Four people standing in front of Rotary Club emblem and American flag. From left: Rachael Condley, Mike Woods, Abbey Davis and Chris Norris at Stillwater Frontier Rotary.

More than 400 residents participated in inaugural survey; foundation aims for broader representation in 2026

by Chris Peters
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