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 245

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Chris Peters's Work 245 Articles

Elections - Mar 31, 2026 Dillin, Brubaker answer questions on Google money, AI, teacher retention ahead of April 7 school board vote

Composite photo of school board candidates Rachel Dillin, left, in a blue top with pearl necklace, and Nathan Brubaker, right, in a gray cardigan and bow tie.

Both candidates answered questions on the district's biggest financial and policy decisions. Here's what they said.

by Chris Peters

Stillwater City Council - Mar 26, 2026 One year after Stillwater wildfires, city reports recovery progress and sweeping emergency upgrades

Drone footage shows thick white smoke billowing from tree-covered terrain in southwest Stillwater the day after the March 14, 2025 wildfires.

Officials detailed rebuilding numbers, $6.3 million in relief distributed, and a slate of new preparedness tools — including an emergency alert system that's awaiting final federal approval

by Chris Peters

Pioneer Soccer - Mar 25, 2026 Stillwater Blanks OKC Storm 3-0 at Pioneer Stadium

Stillwater senior Graham Condley (10) strikes toward goal during the Pioneers' 3-0 shutout of OKC Storm on March 24, 2026, at Pioneer Stadium.

D1 commit Condley leads Pioneers with goal, two assists in shutout

by Chris Peters

Stillwater City Council - Mar 25, 2026 Stillwater clears path for $100 million Synthesia Technology chemical plant at Kingspan property

The facility will produce a key ingredient in Kingspan's foam insulation boards using recycled plastic bottles

by Chris Peters

Tourism Advisory Committee - Mar 18, 2026 Tourism panel recommends $1.8 million overhaul of Strickland Park ball fields

arolyn Walstad stands before a screen showing an aerial view of Strickland Park's four ball fields while presenting to seated Tourism Advisory Committee members.

SEDA vote set for March 23 on funding that would bring turf, LED lighting and facility upgrades to the complex

by Chris Peters

The Mid South - Mar 16, 2026 106 Miles, One Hug, One Big Party — Owenreay Finishes Last at Mid South, Gets Biggest Celebration

Kristen Owenreay raises the DFL longhorn skull trophy overhead at the Mid South finish line in Stillwater, Oklahoma, on March 14, 2026, flanked by Brad Connelly and Bobby Wintle.

All Bodies on Bikes athlete completes first-ever century ride after battling asthma, a 20-mile nosebleed, and a depleted water supply

by Chris Peters

The Mid South - Mar 14, 2026 Cummings, Gomez Villafane, and Freeburn Win at Historic 2026 Mid South — First Standalone Pro Race Delivers Drama Across All Three Categories

Robin Cummings, Sofia Gomez Villafane, and Cobe Freeburn — winners of all three pro categories at the 2026 Mid South — photographed after finishing Friday in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Robin Cummings takes the nonbinary title. Nine women enter the finish chute together. Cobe Freeburn edges Cameron Jones by a wheel width in a men's photo finish

by Chris Peters

The Mid South - Mar 13, 2026 'Make It Hard All Day' — Cameron Jones on Wind, Wheels, and His First Mid South Start

Cameron Jones at a pre-race meet-and-greet at District Bicycles in Stillwater, Oklahoma, March 12, 2026, wearing a Scott Cycling hoodie.

Jones names Vermeulen, Wertz, Pellaud, and Svendsen as the riders to watch in a 60+ person pro field starting Friday at 1 p.m.

by Chris Peters