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

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Chris Peters's Work 281 Articles

Sports - Jun 06, 2025 Help Bring Local Sports Coverage to Life – One Photo at a Time

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by Chris Peters

Stillwater City Council - Jun 06, 2025 Downtown Hotspot Could See Commercial Growth as Council Advances Rezoning

Youth ministry withdraws permit application, rezoning for 'pocket community' approved

by Chris Peters

Stillwater City Council - Jun 04, 2025 Murphy's Department Store to Close After 99 Years in Downtown Stillwater

City honors owners for their dedication to community, also proclaims international Day of Play

by Chris Peters

City of Stillwater - Jun 03, 2025 Stillwater Fire Chief Essary Accepts Top Position with Edmond Fire Department

City prepares for summer festivities with Juneteenth celebration and annual Boomer Blast fireworks show

by Chris Peters

Payne County Commissioners - May 30, 2025 SBA Opens Disaster Assistance Center Following Recent Fires

Low-interest loans available for homeowners and businesses affected by fires; County approves bridge projects with Iowa Tribe

by Chris Peters

Stillwater Library Board - May 29, 2025 New 'Lucky Day' Program to Slash Wait Times for Popular eAudiobooks at Library

Summer Reading Program Revs Up as Library Reopens in Temporary Location

by Chris Peters

City of Stillwater - May 27, 2025 City Testing Four-Way Stops at Downtown Traffic Signals

Trial run includes data collection on traffic flow before and after student exodus

by Chris Peters

Stillwater Utilities Authority - May 21, 2025 Stillwater Tackles Water Challenges with $210M Improvement Plan

City aims to boost capacity and reliability through treatment plant upgrades and new water source; recent rate increases and grant pursuits to fund strategy

by Chris Peters