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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 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

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

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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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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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
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 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
Stillwater City Council   -   Oct 02, 2025 City Hires Assistant City Manager, Approves Police Cooperation Agreement
City Hires Assistant City Manager, Approves Police Cooperation Agreement

Bernish to oversee development, utilities, economic development; police agreement with OSU clarifies jurisdiction; opioid settlements also approved

by Chris Peters
Stillwater Police Department   -   Aug 18, 2025 Stillwater Police Department to Focus on Community Presence and Partnerships
Stillwater Police Department to Focus on Community Presence and Partnerships

New police chief emphasizes data-informed policing and officer well-being to improve public safety and departmental effectiveness

by Chris Peters
Stillwater Police Department   -   May 06, 2025 From Houston to Heartland: New Police Chief Takes Helm in Stillwater
From Houston to Heartland: New Police Chief Takes Helm in Stillwater

Chief Hassig brings 18 years of experience, pledges to prioritize officer morale and strengthen community relationships

by Chris Peters
Stillwater Police Department   -   Mar 16, 2025 New Police Chief Brings Big City Experience to Stillwater
New Police Chief Brings Big City Experience to Stillwater

Incoming chief aims to improve communication, boost transparency, and strengthen community relationships

by Chris Peters
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