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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
The Mid South   -   Mar 08, 2026 Who to Watch at the 2026 Mid South — A Preview of the First Pro-Only Race in Event History
Torbjørn Røed and Griffin Easter sprint to the 2024 Mid South finish line as champagne sprays the crowd. Røed won by one second in a five-rider sprint finish.

2026 Edition Brings New Venue, Friday Pro Race to Oklahoma's Red Dirt

by Chris Peters
The Mid South   -   Mar 04, 2026 The Mid South brings endurance festival to Block 34 for 2026
The Mid South finish line arch spans West 7th Avenue in downtown Stillwater during setup, with sponsor banners, crowd barriers, and a timer display visible under clear blue skies.

A year after wildfires canceled events, the iconic gravel race moves to Block 34 with a new finish line, Friday pro cycling race, and stronger emergency communications

by Chris Peters
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
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