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 207

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Chris Peters's Work 207 Articles

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

Community - Jan 20, 2026 Mission of Hope seeks community help for annual homeless count

Mission of Hope sign stands in front of light blue building in Stillwater. The organization also houses Habitat for Humanity ReStore at the South Perkins Road location.

Community input form aims to identify locations where unsheltered neighbors are staying

by Chris Peters

Community - Jan 20, 2026 Youth voices lead Stillwater's MLK Jr. Day celebration

Nine youth speakers of varying ages pose together at Mt. Zion Baptist Church during Stillwater's MLK Jr. Day celebration, with American flag and red cross visible in background

Nine young speakers shared messages of kindness and equality during community event at Mt. Zion Baptist Church

by Chris Peters