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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 287
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Chris Peters's Work 287 Articles
Jun 02, 2026 Accepting reader endorsement letters
Accepting reader endorsement letters

Registered members can submit letters supporting candidates.

by Chris Peters
Weekend Brief   -   May 31, 2026 The math that broke local advertising

Final approval on the City budget is Monday and why local businesses stopped investing in local media.

by Chris Peters
Stillwater Planning Commission   -   May 29, 2026 Law firm clears first hurdle for Duck Street LED sign
The existing Murray Law Firm and Gofourth Insurance monument sign at 311 S. Duck Street in Stillwater, where an LED panel is proposed to be added.

A city planner's error at the meeting cast doubt on owner's plan for an animated waving flag

by Chris Peters
Stillwater City Council   -   May 25, 2026 Stillwater short-term rental ordinance tabled after operator warns density cap can be gamed
Steve Trost speaks at a podium during Stillwater City Council public comment on the short-term rental ordinance, May 18, 2026, wearing an Oklahoma State University polo shirt.

A Stillwater STR operator said the 20 percent density cap could be used to block competition rather than protect neighborhoods β€” the council agreed it needed more work

by Chris Peters
Community   -   May 23, 2026 Ride of Silence returns to Stillwater after eight-year hiatus
A group of cyclists crosses the Lakeview Road bridge over Boomer Lake during Stillwater's Ride of Silence on May 20, 2026.

Held each May in cities worldwide, the silent memorial ride honors cyclists killed or injured on public roads

by Chris Peters
Weekend Brief   -   May 23, 2026 πŸ—³οΈ Go vote for Patrick, then read what's on the agenda
Patrick Jalbert places a Stillwegian sticker on a downtown Stillwater pole outside Aspen Coffee, alongside stickers from Mid South and other local organizations.

Plus and Pro subscribers: the first sticker pack is ready to ship. Go vote for Patrick, then see what I'm watching at Tuesday's public meetings.

by Chris Peters
Stillwater City Council   -   May 22, 2026 Council approves AI-enabled cameras for 6th and Main, Duck and Hall of Fame
A NoTraffic video detection camera mounted on a traffic signal mast at Washington Street and Hall of Fame Avenue in Stillwater, with a green light and left turn yield sign visible.

The 6th and Main intersection has been running on a fixed timer since its detection capability failed in April β€” the new system can detect vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians in real time if enabled

by Chris Peters
Stillwater City Council   -   May 21, 2026 Stillwater moves to expand phone ban in school zones, revise camping code
A school zone speed limit sign reading 20 mph when flashing on a Stillwater street, with stadium lights visible in the background.

The cell phone ordinance expands on state law by prohibiting simply holding a phone in school and construction zones

by Chris Peters
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