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

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Chris Peters's Work 227 Articles

Stillwater City Council - Feb 10, 2026 Stillwater declares Remington Ranch Apartments a public nuisance, authorizes legal action

Sign reading "Remington Ranch All Inclusive Apartments" stands before weathered gray apartment building with AC units mounted on exterior walls.

Residents describe boiling water for baths as Vesta Realty struggles to fix failing infrastructure

by Chris Peters

Cowboy Basketball - Feb 09, 2026 OSU Hit with $50,000 Fine for Fan Conduct — Chants violated Big 12 rules regardless of interpretation

Oklahoma State student section cheers during Feb. 4, 2026 game against BYU at Gallagher-Iba Arena. OSU was later fined $50,000 for fan conduct violations during the contest.

Investigation determines derogatory chant referenced Mormon faith in relation to game officials during Feb. 4 upset win

by Daniel Allen & Chris Peters

Stillwater High Athletics - Feb 06, 2026 Stillwater Seniors Sign to Compete in College — Pioneers Celebrate National Signing Day Across Eight Sports

Stillwater baseball player Stetson Hendren signs National Letter of Intent to Emporia State University at signing day ceremony Feb. 4, 2026 at Pioneer Fieldhouse

Two Division I signees highlight class featuring baseball, softball, soccer, football, basketball, wrestling, golf and cheer athletes

by Chris Peters

Elections - Feb 02, 2026 Morrison Educator Luke Kruse Seeks House District 35 Seat as Democrat

Luke Kruse wearing dark suit and tie holds microphone while speaking at indoor campaign event with turquoise door frames and campaign sign visible in background.

Kruse, 40, centers campaign on education reform, social services and infrastructure improvements in challenge to GOP nominee Dillon Travis

by Chris Peters

Elections - Feb 02, 2026 Sixth-Generation Farmer Dillon Travis Seeks House District 35 Seat

Dillon Travis wearing tan cowboy hat and gray suit jacket stands at clear podium while speaking at indoor campaign event with wooden cabinetry visible in background.

Maramec rancher and Southern Plains Ag owner emphasizes education reform, agricultural protection and rural infrastructure ahead of Feb. 10 special election

by Chris Peters

Payne County Commissioners - Jan 30, 2026 Payne County passes resolution urging decommissioning bonds for wind, solar, data centers

Wind turbines rise above green agricultural fields with a rusty barbed wire fence in the foreground under a clear blue sky in Noble County, Oklahoma

Commissioners also approved agreement joining state's OKWIN emergency radio network; resolution calls for financial assurance equal to construction costs

by Chris Peters

Stillwater City Council - Jan 30, 2026 City Council advances formal public art program

White metal sculpture called Interlace rises above stone wall reading "Stillwater Oklahoma" at intersection of Sixth Avenue and Western Road, with decorated utility box visible at left.

Ordinance would create 9-member committee, establish fund for donations; community partner commits sizable gift

by Chris Peters

Business - Jan 27, 2026 Historic Library Building to Become Boutique Hotel with $1M TIF Assistance

Historic tan brick neoclassical library building with "PUBLIC LIBRARY" text on facade, featuring arched windows, central entrance with pediment, and curved staircases.

Former library at 206 W. 6th Avenue will be transformed into 15-room Bookend Hotel with bar and event space, targeting September opening

by Chris Peters