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

Community - Apr 23, 2025 Celebration Over Stigma: Local Nonprofits Raise Awareness Through Family-Friendly Kaleidoscope Festival

Free event brings together organizations working to prevent child abuse while offering entertainment and resources for Stillwater families

by Chris Peters

Stillwater City Council - Apr 22, 2025 Flat Revenues, Rising Costs Shape Stillwater's FY2026 Budget

$148.2M proposal aims to preserve services amid stagnant sales tax income and increased utility-related expenditures

by Chris Peters

Stillwater Planning Commission - Apr 21, 2025 Stillwater Developer Proposes Unique Housing Concept for Downtown Area

Planning Commission backs rezoning request for 13-unit 'pocket community', designed to enhance neighborhood engagement

by Chris Peters

Community - Apr 18, 2025 CASA for Kids Faces $50K Shortfall as Guitar Raffle Aims to Bridge Gap

Turnpike Troubadours-signed Gibson acoustic part of fundraising effort to support child advocacy programs

by Chris Peters

Payne County Budget Board - Apr 15, 2025 Wildfire Damage Could Significantly Impact County Tax Base, Assessor Warns

County officials schedule FEMA training as county evaluates financial implications of recent fires

by Chris Peters

Stillwater City Council - Apr 13, 2025 Stillwater Airport Lands Twin Accolades from State Association

Recognition comes as facility prepares to unveil new terminal in 2026, boosting regional aviation

by Chris Peters

Apr 09, 2025 Cross Canadian Ragweed's Reunion Boosts Stillwater Economy While Supporting Local Nonprofits

Humane Society of Stillwater hopes to raise over $10,000 through partnership with reunited Oklahoma band

by Chris Peters

Stillwater City Council - Apr 08, 2025 From Farm to Fame: Stillwater Honors Red Dirt Music's Journey

Proclamation of Red Dirt Music Week highlights genre's growth from local gatherings to national recognition

by Chris Peters