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 345

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Chris Peters's Latest Work

Stillwegian reader poll graphic for State Question 845 over a photo of the Payne County Courthouse. Text: Changes who screens Oklahoma’s top judges. Vote by 11:59 p.m. Oct. 30.

Reader poll: How will you vote on SQ 845? Oct 27, 2026

Stillwegian reader poll graphic for State Question 847 over a photo of the Payne County Administration building. Text: Lowers caps on property value growth. Vote by 11:59 p.m. Oct. 30.

Reader poll: How will you vote on SQ 847? Oct 27, 2026

Chris Peters's Work 345 Articles

Stillwater Planning Commission - Feb 24, 2025 Planning Commission to Consider Short Term Rental Application, Rezoning Request

Residents cite safety issues and property value impacts for short term rental application; Commission also set to consider new subdivision plat and rezoning request

by Chris Peters

Payne County Commissioners - Feb 24, 2025 County Approves Shared Communications Agreement with Stillwater

Payne County to house equipment at Stillwater facilities pending City Council approval

by Chris Peters

Payne County Commissioners - Feb 23, 2025 New Roundabout Planned near Airport

➕ Public Hearing on permit for Discount Tire, Payne County schedules special meeting to review public safety radio agreement with City of Stillwater

by Chris Peters

City of Stillwater - Feb 18, 2025 VIDEO: Downtown Roundabout Demolished Again

The structure has been struck by drivers five times in the last four years

by Chris Peters

Payne County Commissioners - Feb 17, 2025 County Commissioners to Review Public Safety Communications Agreement with City of Stillwater

➕ Payne County Emergency Management Awarded FEMA Grant

by Chris Peters

City of Stillwater - Feb 13, 2025 City Council Advances Ordinances for Special Event Flexibility

Just in time for Mid South 2025. ➕ City celebrates public utility achievement and promotes upcoming city parks open house event

by Chris Peters

Stillwater City Council - Feb 12, 2025 Ambulance Trust seeks 20% fee increase to address rising demand

Trust reports five years of losses, projects fee hike would sustain service for next decade

by Chris Peters

Payne County Commissioners - Feb 11, 2025 County approves use of sales tax funds to purchase nearby parking lot

➕ Fair Board election results, Mid South event campers on courthouse lawn and county adopts employee administrative leave policy

by Chris Peters