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

Storylines of 2025 - Dec 30, 2025 2025 STORYLINES: The March Wildfires

Stillwater firefighter silhouetted against a home fully engulfed in flames during the March 14, 2025 wildfire in the Pecan Hill neighborhood.

Nine months after Stillwater's historic wildfires, questions about preparedness and recovery remain

by Chris Peters

Storylines of 2025 - Dec 29, 2025 2025 STORYLINES: Big Tech Comes to Town

Large concrete tilt-up walls of Google's data center under construction, supported by black steel bracing, with excavators and bulldozers working on the graded dirt site under a blue sky.

Google's $3 billion data center project arrives in Stillwater

by Chris Peters

Stillwater City Council - Dec 22, 2025 Council Debates Downtown Roundabout, Approves Growth Plan and Trail Project

Rendering of Bronco Buster statue on stone wall base with "Downtown Stillwater" text, proposed centerpiece for 10th and Main roundabout improvements in downtown Stillwater.

Councilor calls roundabout 'ill-advised' as city staff presents downtown intersection improvements

by Chris Peters

Elections - Dec 17, 2025 Inside the HD 35 Republican Runoff: What the Numbers Reveal

Composite photo showing Dillon Travis on left wearing cowboy hat and Mike Waters on right in suit jacket with glasses. Both are HD 35 Republican runoff candidates.

Dillon Travis (30.41%) and Mike Waters (21%) advance to January 13 after primary split five ways, with nearly half of voters still up for grabs

by Chris Peters

Elections - Dec 16, 2025 Brubaker to face Dillin in February school board election, applications open for second seat

Composite photo shows Rachel Dillin on left wearing blue top with black bow headband and Nathan Brubaker on right wearing glasses and green collared shirt with gray cardigan

Dillin faces first election challenge since 2023 appointment; board seeks applicants for Riley's seat through Jan. 1

by Chris Peters

Lady Pioneer Basketball - Dec 15, 2025 Moore Goes Perfect But Lady Pioneers Fall 61-52 to Edmond Memorial

Sophomore scores 18 points on flawless shooting as Stillwater drops first game of season at home

by Chris Peters

Cowboy Football - Dec 15, 2025 Morris Brings Old-School Grit, Family Values to Oklahoma State – Roundtable analysis of new football coach's debut

The Stillwegian's Daniel Allen and Chris Peters discuss Morris' fit, his coaching philosophy and the road ahead after OSU's first coaching change in more than two decades

by Daniel Allen & Chris Peters

Art & Culture - Dec 10, 2025 Movie Filming at Stillwater High School Seeks Community Extras

Sean Patrick Flanery and son Charlie Flanery on set during filming of "Thirteen Folds" at Stillwater High School, with bleachers visible in background

Sean Patrick Flanery's wrestling film needs crowd for Pioneer vs. Blackwell scene Sunday

by Chris Peters