From our Sponsor

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 227
Socials
Chris Peters
Chris Peters's Work 227 Articles
Stillwater City Council   -   Feb 24, 2026 After last year's wildfire, Stillwater approves new emergency alert system that bypasses opt-in requirement
A hand holds a smartphone displaying a mock emergency alert message that reads: "This is an emergency alert from the City of Stillwater. Take immediate action."

The system — the same used for AMBER Alerts — sends targeted alerts to every cellphone in a designated area, no sign-up required

by Chris Peters
Stillwater Police Department   -   Feb 24, 2026 Stillwater Police Report 8 Percent Crime Drop, Major Animal Welfare Improvements
Front entrance of Stillwater Police Department building with tan brick facade, curved POLICE awning over glass doors, metal handrails, and concrete steps

Department reports mixed crime trends while animal welfare unit achieves zero euthanizations for space

by Chris Peters
Community   -   Feb 22, 2026 Wildfire documentary 'Together We Are Heavy' set for free Stillwater community screening
A towering column of orange and gray wildfire smoke rises behind The Mid South finish line arch in downtown Stillwater on March 14, 2025

The film, formerly titled 'What's Left Is Love,' grew from an event documentary into a portrait of resilience Stillwater showed during the March 2025 wildfires

by Chris Peters
Stillwater Public Library   -   Feb 18, 2026 Library unveils digitized fire department archive online
Two white fire department pumper trucks parked outside brick Fire Station Number One building in downtown Stillwater in January 1963

Stillwater Public Library seeks feedback on newly digitized collection spanning decades of firefighting history

by Chris Peters
Stillwater City Council   -   Feb 18, 2026 Historic Black school project secures 2026 roadmap
Exterior view of Washington School showing brick building with boarded windows as restoration work progresses on the historic all-Black school built in 1938 in Stillwater

Foundation has $125K in hand as visible progress draws community attention to restoration efforts

by Chris Peters
Cowboy Football   -   Feb 11, 2026 Mayors push Bedlam football revival in mock state legislation
Hands hold up the Bedlam Series trophy featuring the rivalry's logo after Oklahoma State's 27-24 victory over Oklahoma in the final Bedlam football game November 2023

Stillwater's Joyce and Norman's Holman co-authored recommendation at Congress of Mayors, but viral OU Daily video led many to believe proposal was actual state legislation

by Chris Peters
Stillwater City Council   -   Feb 11, 2026 OnCue Revealed as Major Donor Behind Stillwater's New Public Art Program
Marla Ruark holds ceremonial $100,000 check from OnCue to Stillwater Public Art at city council meeting with Stillwater, Oklahoma backdrop and flags

Convenience store chain delivers on "sizable donation" city manager teased in January, establishing fund and committee for community artwork

by Chris Peters
Elections   -   Feb 10, 2026 Travis Wins House District 35 Seat With 64% of Vote
Dillon Travis wearing a white campaign cap and gray vest speaks at a November 2025 campaign event in Pawnee, Oklahoma

Sixth-generation farmer defeats educator Luke Kruse 2,907-1,624, sweeping all five counties for third consecutive election

by Chris Peters
Your link has expired. Please request a new one.
Your link has expired. Please request a new one.
Your link has expired. Please request a new one.
Great! You've successfully signed up.
Great! You've successfully signed up.
Welcome back! You've successfully signed in.
Success! You now have access to additional content.