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 281

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Chris Peters's Latest Work

An American Eagle regional jet taxis behind a general aviation plane and two people preparing it on the tarmac at Stillwater Regional Airport on Nov. 7, 2025.

Airport rate study recommends fee hikes across the board Jul 28, 2026

Vote early: SQ 844 and 846 Poll 📊 Jul 26, 2026

Chris Peters's Work 281 Articles

Visit Stillwater - Aug 10, 2025 Visit Stillwater Celebrates 40th Anniversary as Data Shows Tourism's Major Economic Impact

New analytics reveal visitors contribute 67% of spending to local businesses; "The Boys From Oklahoma" concert series drives 16.5% increase in sales tax receipts

by Chris Peters

Stillwater Planning Commission - Aug 06, 2025 Google Data Center Plans Advance as Planning Commission OKs 202-Acre Preliminary Plat

Nearby neighbor shares concerns over construction traffic and property access

by Chris Peters

Stillwater City Council - Aug 05, 2025 Stillwater Invests in High-Tech Mower to Tackle Drainage Maintenance Challenges

Council approves amended lease to allow Our Daily Bread to utilize additional 1,800 sq ft of city property to better serve community needs

by Chris Peters

Transportation Project Advisory Committee - Aug 04, 2025 Transportation Committee Recommends $10 Million Plan for Fiscal Year 2026

Proposal includes street reconstruction, sidewalk improvements, and intersection upgrades as crack sealing operations continue citywide

by Chris Peters

Stillwater City Council - Aug 03, 2025 'Cowboy Landing' Development Denied Despite Revisions

City Council rejects 32-unit proposal, citing concerns over transition to existing neighborhoods

by Chris Peters

Block 34 - Jul 28, 2025 From Slow Bikes to Fast Guitars: Images Capture Vibrant Energy from Block 34 Debut

Over 250 photos from grand opening ceremony and Dancing Turtle Arts Festival events

by Chris Peters

Block 34 - Jul 27, 2025 Block 34 Opens in Stillwater: A Community Living Room a Decade in the Making

Community, city officials and private donors celebrate the transformation of historic space into a vibrant community gathering place

by Chris Peters

City of Stillwater - Jul 23, 2025 Stillwater dedicates new Fire Station No. 2 with hose uncoupling ceremony

"New 2" features modern safety upgrades and reduces response times to OSU campus and surrounding areas

by Chris Peters