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 343

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Chris Peters's Work 343 Articles

Editor's Advance - Oct 05, 2026 Sixth Avenue widening could start in 2029, and an Honors class asks how local news survives

White looping sculpture Interlace above a Stillwater Oklahoma sign at Sixth Avenue and Western Road, with a 6th Ave/Highway 51 street sign and painted utility box nearby.

ODOT's eight-year plan could move the Highway 51 widening from 2033 to 2029. Plus, OSU Honors students asked me how local news survives.

by Chris Peters

Pioneer Volleyball - Oct 02, 2026 Fahlenkamp Becomes First Lady Pioneer to Reach 200 Career Blocks

Stillwater's Jessica Fahlenkamp and Nyla Patterson block a Sapulpa attack for Fahlenkamp's 200th career block on Oct. 1, 2026, at Pioneer Fieldhouse in Stillwater.

Senior Night sweep of Sapulpa ends on her kill after 16 ties in the third set

by Chris Peters

Nonprofits - Oct 02, 2026 StillWonder has $1 million, a downtown building and Maggie the cow. Now it needs $2 million more.

A black-and-white fiberglass cow wearing a "Milk me" tag stands beside an easel holding a rendering of the StillWonder children's museum storefront.

The 10,612-square-foot building is about the size of the WONDERtorium, and some of that museum's exhibits are coming with it.

by Chris Peters

Stillwater Softball - Sep 30, 2026 Lady Pioneers Honor Four Seniors, Beat Guthrie 7-2

Four Stillwater softball seniors holding flowers and wearing red leis pose with their families in the pitcher's circle before a game against Guthrie, Sept. 28, 2026.

Landen Warner goes 3-for-4 on Senior Night as Michelle Kolone adds four hits and Deena Elshahed homers.

by Chris Peters

Stillwater City Council - Sep 29, 2026 Stillwater taps unspent road tax money to speed up street projects

Five Scodeller Construction workers in safety vests seal cracks behind a steaming sealant truck on a tree-lined residential street in Stillwater on July 25, 2025.

A Campus Corner rebuild in December and micro-surfacing on Main, Boomer, Washington and Perkins in November lead the list of what's next

by Chris Peters

Editor's Advance - Sep 28, 2026 All aboard the Cowboys hype train

Cartoon illustration of a caped OSU football player in orange armor beside a steam train and gilded coach climbing a mountain, cheered by fans in orange holding signs.

Winning is good for Stillwater. This week: the Parkview entrance, Visit Stillwater's finances, the Lake Carl Blackwell Dam and Dear Evan Hansen at Town & Gown.

by Chris Peters

Cowboy Football - Sep 27, 2026 Oklahoma State Snaps 18-Game Big 12 Losing Streak in Morgantown — Cowboys Outscore Mountaineers 28-10 After Halftime

Oklahoma State wide receiver Justin Bowick, No. 0 in a white jersey, stiff-arms a West Virginia defender in gold while carrying the football in front of a packed crowd.

Cowboys rack up 609 yards and the defense holds West Virginia scoreless in the fourth quarter

by Chris Peters

Payne County Commissioners - Sep 21, 2026 Commissioners adopt hazard mitigation plan, will ask OSU for Lake Carl Blackwell dam plans

Pierce Taylor stands at left speaking to Payne County commissioners while Zach Cavett sits at the dais reviewing a thick binder of documents at the Sept. 21, 2026, meeting in Stillwater.

Board directs emergency manager to draft a letter requesting Oklahoma State University's five- and 10-year maintenance plans for the 89-year-old dam

by Chris Peters