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Stillwater Public Schools   -   Sep 07, 2026 Stillwater schools cut student access to Gemini AI, citing new state law
Stillwater Public Schools Superintendent Tyler Bridges speaks into a microphone during a panel discussion on classroom technology Aug. 27, 2026, at the Stillwater Public Library.

Superintendent says the district is now drafting broader AI policies required by 2027-28 school year

by Chris Peters
Sponsored   -   Sep 07, 2026 Red Dirt Rangers, Mike McClure Band and The Smokin' Oaks play Block 34 Friday
A poster for Red Dirt Roots Fest lists the Red Dirt Rangers, Mike McClure Band and The Smokin' Oaks, with festival details for Friday, Sept. 11, 6 p.m. at Block 34 in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Red Dirt Roots Fest brings three generations of the scene's music downtown for a free concert

by The Stillwegian
District Attorney   -   Sep 01, 2026 New DA wants out-of-state prosecutors to review Payne County justice system
The entrance to Courtroom 307, the district courtroom on the third floor of the Payne County Courthouse in Stillwater. A frosted-glass transom reads "District Court Room."

Residents who sought a grand jury welcome the offer but say it is no substitute for their own

by Chris Peters
Obituaries   -   Sep 01, 2026 September 2026 Deaths
September 2026 Deaths

Death Notices and Obituary Links

by The Stillwegian
Pioneer Football   -   Aug 31, 2026 Pioneer Defense Smothers Fayetteville in 23-3 Opener
Stillwater senior Dian Fix (16) celebrates with teammates after his interception return for a touchdown against Fayetteville on Aug. 28, 2026, at Pioneer Stadium in Stillwater.

Stillwater forces four interceptions and seven sacks, holding the 2023 Arkansas 7A champion to a field goal.

by Chris Peters
2026 Elections   -   Aug 26, 2026 Payne County was one of four to reject SQ 846, and among the strongest no votes on SQ 844
Payne County was one of four to reject SQ 846, and among the strongest no votes on SQ 844

Stillwater precincts voted no on the voter ID measure. The rest of the county voted yes.

by Chris Peters
Aug 26, 2026 Accepting reader endorsement letters
Accepting reader endorsement letters

Registered members can submit letters supporting candidates on the November ballot.

by Chris Peters
Stillwater Regional Airport   -   Aug 22, 2026 Stillwater Regional Airport opens new $30 million terminal
Airport Director Kellie Reed cuts the ribbon at Stillwater Regional Airport's new terminal opening Aug. 19, 2026, flanked by Sen. James Lankford and Mayor Will Joyce among officials.

A second gate and seating for more than 130 passengers join a wellness room and pet relief area as the airport marks 10 years of commercial service

by Chris Peters
Stillwater Public Schools Superintendent Tyler Bridges speaks into a microphone during a panel discussion on classroom technology Aug. 27, 2026, at the Stillwater Public Library.
Stillwater Public Schools   -   Sep 07, 2026 Stillwater schools cut student access to Gemini AI, citing new state law

Superintendent says the district is now drafting broader AI policies required by 2027-28 school year

by Chris Peters
Sponsored   -   Sep 07, 2026 Red Dirt Rangers, Mike McClure Band and The Smokin' Oaks play Block 34 Friday by The Stillwegian
A poster for Red Dirt Roots Fest lists the Red Dirt Rangers, Mike McClure Band and The Smokin' Oaks, with festival details for Friday, Sept. 11, 6 p.m. at Block 34 in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
District Attorney   -   Sep 01, 2026 New DA wants out-of-state prosecutors to review Payne County justice system by Chris Peters
The entrance to Courtroom 307, the district courtroom on the third floor of the Payne County Courthouse in Stillwater. A frosted-glass transom reads "District Court Room."
Obituaries   -   Sep 01, 2026 September 2026 Deaths by The Stillwegian
September 2026 Deaths
Pioneer Football   -   Aug 31, 2026 Pioneer Defense Smothers Fayetteville in 23-3 Opener by Chris Peters
Stillwater senior Dian Fix (16) celebrates with teammates after his interception return for a touchdown against Fayetteville on Aug. 28, 2026, at Pioneer Stadium in Stillwater.
2026 Elections   -   Aug 26, 2026 Payne County was one of four to reject SQ 846, and among the strongest no votes on SQ 844 by Chris Peters
Payne County was one of four to reject SQ 846, and among the strongest no votes on SQ 844
Aug 26, 2026 Accepting reader endorsement letters by Chris Peters
Accepting reader endorsement letters
Stillwater Regional Airport   -   Aug 22, 2026 Stillwater Regional Airport opens new $30 million terminal by Chris Peters
Airport Director Kellie Reed cuts the ribbon at Stillwater Regional Airport's new terminal opening Aug. 19, 2026, flanked by Sen. James Lankford and Mayor Will Joyce among officials.
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Sponsored   -   Sep 07, 2026 Red Dirt Rangers, Mike McClure Band and The Smokin' Oaks play Block 34 Friday
A poster for Red Dirt Roots Fest lists the Red Dirt Rangers, Mike McClure Band and The Smokin' Oaks, with festival details for Friday, Sept. 11, 6 p.m. at Block 34 in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Red Dirt Roots Fest brings three generations of the scene's music downtown for a free concert

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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Stillwater Public Schools   -   Sep 07, 2026 Stillwater schools cut student access to Gemini AI, citing new state law
Stillwater Public Schools Superintendent Tyler Bridges speaks into a microphone during a panel discussion on classroom technology Aug. 27, 2026, at the Stillwater Public Library.

Superintendent says the district is now drafting broader AI policies required by 2027-28 school year

by Chris Peters
Sponsored   -   Sep 07, 2026 Red Dirt Rangers, Mike McClure Band and The Smokin' Oaks play Block 34 Friday
A poster for Red Dirt Roots Fest lists the Red Dirt Rangers, Mike McClure Band and The Smokin' Oaks, with festival details for Friday, Sept. 11, 6 p.m. at Block 34 in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Red Dirt Roots Fest brings three generations of the scene's music downtown for a free concert

by The Stillwegian
Weekend Brief   -   Sep 06, 2026 Enjoy the train wreck. Seriously.
Editorial cartoon shows two locomotives labeled Oklahoma State Football and OSU Fan Expectations colliding as a crowd cheers and holds signs. AI-generated illustration.

Plus: the Stillwater school board rewrites recess, naming rights and who gets called when a child is in danger.

by Chris Peters
District Attorney   -   Sep 01, 2026 New DA wants out-of-state prosecutors to review Payne County justice system
The entrance to Courtroom 307, the district courtroom on the third floor of the Payne County Courthouse in Stillwater. A frosted-glass transom reads "District Court Room."

Residents who sought a grand jury welcome the offer but say it is no substitute for their own

by Chris Peters
Obituaries   -   Sep 01, 2026 September 2026 Deaths
September 2026 Deaths

Death Notices and Obituary Links

by The Stillwegian
Pioneer Football   -   Aug 31, 2026 Pioneer Defense Smothers Fayetteville in 23-3 Opener
Stillwater senior Dian Fix (16) celebrates with teammates after his interception return for a touchdown against Fayetteville on Aug. 28, 2026, at Pioneer Stadium in Stillwater.

Stillwater forces four interceptions and seven sacks, holding the 2023 Arkansas 7A champion to a field goal.

by Chris Peters
2026 Elections   -   Aug 26, 2026 Payne County was one of four to reject SQ 846, and among the strongest no votes on SQ 844
Payne County was one of four to reject SQ 846, and among the strongest no votes on SQ 844

Stillwater precincts voted no on the voter ID measure. The rest of the county voted yes.

by Chris Peters
Aug 26, 2026 Accepting reader endorsement letters
Accepting reader endorsement letters

Registered members can submit letters supporting candidates on the November ballot.

by Chris Peters
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