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

Payne County Commissioners - Dec 01, 2025 Payne County Tables Road Agreement for Energy Projects After Community Input

Payne County District 1 Commissioner Zach Cavett speaks during the Board of Commissioners meeting Monday at the Payne County Administration Building in Stillwater.

Community member raises concerns about unlimited operator discretion and provisions restricting county zoning powers

by Chris Peters

Stillwater Planning Commission - Nov 26, 2025 Envision Stillwater 2045 Plan Clears First Hurdle With Unanimous Vote

Plan addresses land use, transportation, housing, economic development and infrastructure

by Chris Peters

Oklahoma State University - Nov 24, 2025 Japanese Delegation Tours OAIRE as Oklahoma Courts Aerospace Investment

Allan Burba demonstrates a white long-range drone to Japanese delegation members at OAIRE laboratory in Stillwater

Eight Japanese aerospace companies explored unmanned aircraft systems and research partnerships at Oklahoma State facility

by Chris Peters

Stillwater Fire Department - Nov 21, 2025 Helmberger officially sworn in as Stillwater's new Fire Chief

Duane Helmberger raises his right hand while taking oath of office as Stillwater Fire Chief

The longtime Stillwater resident previously served as assistant chief and fire marshal in Midwest City

by Chris Peters

Elections - Nov 18, 2025 2026 Election Preview: What Stillwater Voters Need to Know

Stillwater Mayor Will Joyce sits at the dais during a City Council meeting, with a microphone in front of him and a nameplate reading "Mayor Joyce" visible on the desk.

Mayor, school board filing opens Dec. 1; state and federal legislative races follow through November

by Chris Peters

Community - Nov 16, 2025 Brother completes 54-mile run to honor Grady Lambert's cross-country journey

Stone Lambert wearing a white "Stay Gold Lucky Safe Run4Grady" t-shirt and cap, smiling while holding a small urn containing his brother's ashes during an outdoor run

The run fulfilled a promise Stone Lambert made before his brother's 2022 death

by Chris Peters

Stillwater Planning Commission - Nov 12, 2025 Planning Commission Denies Western Road Office Rezoning

Public hearing sign on vacant lot at 802 S. Western Road showing rezoning request from RSS to O with hearing dates of Nov. 4, 2025 and Nov. 17, 2025

Residents' flooding and traffic concerns persuade commissioners to deny development

by Chris Peters

Stillwater Planning Commission - Nov 11, 2025 Planning Commission Advances Google Data Center Final Plat

Developer to pave Richmond Road as 202-acre project moves forward

by Chris Peters