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Stillwater Police Department   -   Apr 26, 2026 Stillwater to close city jail, projects more than $1 million in annual savings under county agreement
The front entrance of the Stillwater Police Department building at 723 S. Lewis St., with a large "Police" sign above the glass doors.

Thirteen civilian positions eliminated as city transfers prisoner housing to Payne County Jail beginning July 1

Stillwater City Council   -   Apr 21, 2026 Stillwater mayor warns property tax cuts could threaten city's bond obligations
Stillwater Mayor Will Joyce seated at the council dais during the Feb. 19, 2026 city council meeting, with his nameplate visible in the foreground.

FY27 budget projects growth on historic manufacturing and trade activity, but mayor warns property tax proposals could put Stillwater's bonds at risk

OSU student Jake Warner leans over a large fabric panel, painting with a fine brush in a studio classroom at the Prairie Arts Center, as classmates work in the background.
Art & Culture   -   Apr 28, 2026 OSU art students bring Stillwater's sister city story to life on the walls of Chris Salmon Plaza

The collaborative project pairs OSU's visual thinking program with the city's ongoing investment in downtown public art

by Chris Peters
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Editorial   -   Apr 23, 2026 No more paywall. Here's the honest reason why.
No more paywall. Here's the honest reason why.

Sixteen months in, I'm opening up all reporting, restructuring reader support, and sharing the numbers I need to hit to make The Stillwegian last.

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Art & Culture   -   Apr 28, 2026 OSU art students bring Stillwater's sister city story to life on the walls of Chris Salmon Plaza
OSU student Jake Warner leans over a large fabric panel, painting with a fine brush in a studio classroom at the Prairie Arts Center, as classmates work in the background.

The collaborative project pairs OSU's visual thinking program with the city's ongoing investment in downtown public art

by Chris Peters
Stillwater Police Department   -   Apr 26, 2026 Stillwater to close city jail, projects more than $1 million in annual savings under county agreement
The front entrance of the Stillwater Police Department building at 723 S. Lewis St., with a large "Police" sign above the glass doors.

Thirteen civilian positions eliminated as city transfers prisoner housing to Payne County Jail beginning July 1

by Chris Peters
Stillwater City Council   -   Apr 21, 2026 Stillwater mayor warns property tax cuts could threaten city's bond obligations
Stillwater Mayor Will Joyce seated at the council dais during the Feb. 19, 2026 city council meeting, with his nameplate visible in the foreground.

FY27 budget projects growth on historic manufacturing and trade activity, but mayor warns property tax proposals could put Stillwater's bonds at risk

by Chris Peters
City of Stillwater   -   Apr 12, 2026 Three OSU students presented competing designs for final Chris Salmon Plaza mural, all honoring Kameoka sister city relationship
Four colorful student-designed murals on the exterior wall of Chris Salmon Plaza in downtown Stillwater, with a blank panel at right reserved for a new mural to be unveiled April 24.

Reveal set for April 24 as city also seats new Public Art Committee

by Chris Peters
Stillwater City Council   -   Apr 07, 2026 Google to pay for new traffic signal at Airport Road and Perkins Road intersection
Newly installed all-way stop signs with orange warning flags at the intersection of East Airport Road and North Perkins Road, with the Kingspan facility visible in the background.

Stillwater's fastest-growing corridor is getting a long-overdue safety upgrade — at no cost to the city.

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
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
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
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