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 251

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Chris Peters's Work 251 Articles

Art & Culture - Dec 26, 2024 New mural coming to downtown building

The art gallery's frontage. A Modella gallery neon sign with a faded purple background and front porch area

Local artist chosen to bring big, bold and vibrant artwork to Main Street

by Chris Peters

Stillwater City Council - Dec 17, 2024 It's T.I.M.E. New animal welfare facilities could be on 2025 ballot

An early rendering of the Stillwater Animal Facility. It's a gray and blue building.

City of Stillwater staff update Council on the progress to build a much needed animal welfare facility with suggestions of an April 2025 bond election.

by Chris Peters

Dec 15, 2024 City Manager employment agreement on consent docket

A detention center employee sitting at a desk with ten monitors showing cameras in the jail

This week’s agendas also include a resolution on social media policy for city employees, a funding request from downtown art gallery for an exterior art mural, upgrades to the Payne County Jail and more.

by Chris Peters

Payne County Commissioners - Dec 13, 2024 Payne County landowners push back on proposed electric transmission corridor

A plat map of Payne County with highlighters, a magnifying glass and a small flashlight.

Landowners rally in multiple counties to oppose energy transmission lines, U.S. Energy Department confirms regional NIETC is canceled, Governor suggests Oklahoma should consider “unplugging” from the regional power grid

by Chris Peters

Dec 11, 2024 My commitment to the community I know best

Insights from the Founder of The Stillwegian into the multifaceted world of local news.

by Chris Peters

Payne County Commissioners - Dec 08, 2024 Payne County Commissioners to host second special meeting to oppose National Interest Electric Corridor

A DOE map shows a path from Oklahoma’s panhandle through northern parts of the state, including Payne County.

Commissioners will also discuss the progress of the new county-wide radio system during their regular meeting

by Chris Peters

Stillwater Planning Commission - Dec 04, 2024 Planning Commissioners postpone two items after applicants no-show

The Google Street View image of the building at 121 S. Main St. shows it was once an escape room business.

A medical marijuana dispensary plans to relocate, developer wants to convert apartments to condos near Boomer Lake.

by Chris Peters

Stillwater City Council - Dec 03, 2024 Eastside motel nears approval for conversion to apartment units

A top down view of the property with labels for each building stating their purpose and how many living units.

City Council approves zoning modifications, but Mayor advocates for city’s zoning regulations to be made more user friendly

by Chris Peters