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

Stillwater Planning Commission - May 07, 2025 Commissioners Approve Alternative Building Material for Luxury Development Near Campus

Fiber cement siding gets green light amid construction labor shortages; new senior planner joins city staff

by Chris Peters

Stillwater Police Department - May 06, 2025 From Houston to Heartland: New Police Chief Takes Helm in Stillwater

Chief Hassig brings 18 years of experience, pledges to prioritize officer morale and strengthen community relationships

by Chris Peters

Payne County Commissioners - Apr 30, 2025 Payne County Approves Change Order after Structural Analysis shows Needed Remediation to Radio Tower in Cushing

Payne County Approves Change Order after Structural Analysis shows Needed Remediation to Radio Tower in Cushing

Board extends completion date to January 2026, discusses standardized plat guidelines

by Chris Peters

Art & Culture - Apr 26, 2025 City, OSU, Students Celebrate Stillwater's Food Culture with New Mural

"Stilly Fresh" Selected as Newest Addition to Downtown Public Art Display

by Chris Peters

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