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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 — 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
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 — 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
Stillwater City Council   -   May 19, 2026 Council keeps downtown roundabout, advances rehabilitation in 4-1 vote
The downtown Stillwater roundabout at 10th Avenue and Main Street surrounded by jersey barriers and traffic cones, with the bronze bronco buster statue visible above the bare island.

Four-way stop conversion would have cost an estimated $174,000 more, according to engineer's analysis

by Chris Peters
Local Music   -   May 18, 2026 Before They Hit the Road: Dreamsickle's Send-Off at Velvet Fudge
Dreamsickle vocalist Asa Thompson sings into a mic at Velvet Fudge, surrounded by bandmates under blue and pink stage lighting.

The Oklahoma metal act played a hometown fundraiser before heading out on their first Texas tour

by Quincy Einstein
Payne County Budget Board   -   May 14, 2026 Payne County budget board adopts new retirement rates, previews FY 2026-27 budget
The Payne County centennial clock, labeled "Payne County" and "Stillwater," stands in downtown Stillwater with a red brick county courthouse in the background.

Combined county cash accounts stand at about $84.9 million; property tax legislation adds uncertainty to future revenue

by Chris Peters
Pioneer Volleyball   -   May 13, 2026 Rattay Caps Volleyball Career With All State Honor — Three-Year Starter Leaves Mark on Program
Stillwater All State selection Taylor Rattay moves through the post-match handshake line against Piedmont on Sept. 16, 2025, at Pioneer Field House.

Lady Pioneer senior leaves the program third all-time in digs, fourth in aces, and a legacy that goes beyond statistics

by Chris Peters
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.
Stillwater City Council   -   May 25, 2026 Stillwater short-term rental ordinance tabled after operator warns density cap can be gamed

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

by Chris Peters
Community   -   May 23, 2026 Ride of Silence returns to Stillwater after eight-year hiatus by Chris Peters
A group of cyclists crosses the Lakeview Road bridge over Boomer Lake during Stillwater's Ride of Silence on May 20, 2026.
Stillwater City Council   -   May 22, 2026 Council approves AI-enabled cameras for 6th and Main, Duck and Hall of Fame by Chris Peters
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.
Stillwater City Council   -   May 21, 2026 Stillwater moves to expand phone ban in school zones, revise camping code by Chris Peters
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 19, 2026 Council keeps downtown roundabout, advances rehabilitation in 4-1 vote by Chris Peters
The downtown Stillwater roundabout at 10th Avenue and Main Street surrounded by jersey barriers and traffic cones, with the bronze bronco buster statue visible above the bare island.
Local Music   -   May 18, 2026 Before They Hit the Road: Dreamsickle's Send-Off at Velvet Fudge by Quincy Einstein
Dreamsickle vocalist Asa Thompson sings into a mic at Velvet Fudge, surrounded by bandmates under blue and pink stage lighting.
Payne County Budget Board   -   May 14, 2026 Payne County budget board adopts new retirement rates, previews FY 2026-27 budget by Chris Peters
The Payne County centennial clock, labeled "Payne County" and "Stillwater," stands in downtown Stillwater with a red brick county courthouse in the background.
Pioneer Volleyball   -   May 13, 2026 Rattay Caps Volleyball Career With All State Honor — Three-Year Starter Leaves Mark on Program by Chris Peters
Stillwater All State selection Taylor Rattay moves through the post-match handshake line against Piedmont on Sept. 16, 2025, at Pioneer Field House.
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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 — 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
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 — 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
Stillwater City Council   -   May 19, 2026 Council keeps downtown roundabout, advances rehabilitation in 4-1 vote
The downtown Stillwater roundabout at 10th Avenue and Main Street surrounded by jersey barriers and traffic cones, with the bronze bronco buster statue visible above the bare island.

Four-way stop conversion would have cost an estimated $174,000 more, according to engineer's analysis

by Chris Peters
Local Music   -   May 18, 2026 Before They Hit the Road: Dreamsickle's Send-Off at Velvet Fudge
Dreamsickle vocalist Asa Thompson sings into a mic at Velvet Fudge, surrounded by bandmates under blue and pink stage lighting.

The Oklahoma metal act played a hometown fundraiser before heading out on their first Texas tour

by Quincy Einstein
Payne County Budget Board   -   May 14, 2026 Payne County budget board adopts new retirement rates, previews FY 2026-27 budget
The Payne County centennial clock, labeled "Payne County" and "Stillwater," stands in downtown Stillwater with a red brick county courthouse in the background.

Combined county cash accounts stand at about $84.9 million; property tax legislation adds uncertainty to future revenue

by Chris Peters
Pioneer Volleyball   -   May 13, 2026 Rattay Caps Volleyball Career With All State Honor — Three-Year Starter Leaves Mark on Program
Stillwater All State selection Taylor Rattay moves through the post-match handshake line against Piedmont on Sept. 16, 2025, at Pioneer Field House.

Lady Pioneer senior leaves the program third all-time in digs, fourth in aces, and a legacy that goes beyond statistics

by Chris Peters
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