How a town’s leader responds in a time of crisis is crucial to the well-being of its citizens.

Stillwater is making strides in its fight against COVID-19.

Oklahoma’s reopening brings forth a new set of anxieties for some residents-- and hotels are at the forefront of this. Is it safe to go in buildings? Will social distancing guidelines be followed? How proper will the sanitation be?

With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing and Oklahoma reopening, some residents might feel wary about returning to dine-in restaurants. The Oklahoma Restaurant Association (ORA) wants to eliminate this fear.

The City of Stillwater amended its new proclamation hours after it went into effect on Friday after businesses reported hostility toward their employees, Mayor William Joyce said.

Mayor William Joyce issued a proclamation Wednesday which extended Stillwater’s state of emergency and provided regulations under which some businesses can begin reopening.

Oklahoma State University will begin the process of reopening its campuses June 1 and will have in-person classes in the fall, President Burns Hargis announced Friday.

Formal Fantasy has sewn and sold formal wear in Stillwater for the past 21 years, but this spring, it halted production for a new undertaking: mask making.

During the Monday night city council meeting, councilors discussed plans to reopen Stillwater and expressed disappointment with the timing of the decision.

Emma Schlebach has wanted to be a teacher her whole life.

Stillwater Fire Department is forced to adjust to a new way of responding to calls because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Stillwater firefighters said.

Oklahoma governor Kevin Stitt wants to reopen the state quickly-- but Stillwater isn't following suit.

Governor Kevin Stitt is focused on reopening businesses in Oklahoma. 

Andrew Johnston couldn’t focus on his finals.

As the blast of the fireworks echoed throughout the house, Christine Dryden handed another CBD treat to her terrified golden retriever.

A donation from Wilson Chevrolet to the Stillwater Fire Department is one of the latest and largest examples of the Stillwater community’s generosity.

Stillwater’s registered voters will have the opportunity to cast ballots for multiple elected officials later this year, but some races have already been decided.

Stillwater faces financial detriment after COVID-19 runs its course.

Stillwater’s Shelter in Place order, which went into effect Monday at 11:59 p.m., will be enforced by municipal police if necessary.

Following a month of rapid changes for OSU students and staff, it has become increasingly clear that COVID-19 will not be going anywhere without a fight, a fight that Oklahoma State will be joining.

Anna Crosswhite never considered her job to be super important.

While in the middle of a pandemic, it can be hard to remember what an important year 2020 is politically. Aside from the presidential election in November, this year marks the 23 census since the first in 1790. For most students, this will be the first time they will have filled out the cens…

The Stillwater City Council met via teleconference on Monday to discuss the city’s COVID-19 response and conduct normal business.

On Monday, the City of Stillwater issued a Shelter in Place order that will go into effect at 11:59 p.m. until April 16. The city has also restricted public access to the Stillwater Municipal building and closed park equipment.

Since 1994, customers at The Barn in Stillwater have been buying beer and wine in a unique way. To make a purchase, people literally drive through a big red building on Washington Street and check out without ever exiting their vehicle. 

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, many top health organizations are encouraging simple messages: wash your hands, don’t touch your face, cough into your elbow and practice social distancing. 

Mara Sylvester does not consider herself a resident of Stillwater despite attending Oklahoma State University for three years.

Libraries play a key role in the census, and organizations took notice with funding.

Payne County voted in favor of former Vice President Joe Biden and to allow restaurants to sell alcohol on holidays in the elections Tuesday.

The Stillwater Planning Commission approved the application for a short-term rental property in a 5-0 vote Tuesday.

After Stillwater residents expressed concern about a plan for a new residential single-family subdivision on Tuesday, the Stillwater Planning Commission unanimously decided to defer the approval vote until its next meeting on March 27.

Stillwater residents who were registered to vote had their final opportunity to vote in both the presidential primary and county alcohol proposition on Tuesday.

The City of Stillwater will form a task force to work toward a greener city, a 5-0 vote determined at the city council meeting on Monday.

Lore Properties LLC, along with applicant Simply Grow Crops, was approved for a Specific Use Permit to allow a medical marijuana grow facility by the City Council on Monday.

Bridge replacement moves to the next step despite uncertainty regarding help from Federal Emergency Management Agency, Payne County Commissioners said Thursday.

Claire Grace isn’t a typical teenager; she is Miss Oklahoma’s Outstanding Teen.

In an unanimous vote, the Stillwater Public Library Board approved the acceptance of a $25,000 eMedia grant at its meeting Tuesday.

Stillwater voters approved a sales tax for roads an reelected a city councilor on Tuesday’s elections.

Stillwater voters will cast ballots Tuesday regarding a city council election and a proposed sales tax extension, Resolution No. 2019-33.

Officer James Hansen always dreamed of becoming a police officer, but his journey to become a sergeant in the Stillwater police department is unlike any other.

A crowd gathered at Eskimo Joe’s Saturday morning to participate in the Polar Plunge, a fundraising event for Special Olympics.

The day was harsh and bitterly cold, but sunset brought a warmth only known to the people gathered in the name of Martin Luther King Jr.

On a warm and breezy Saturday afternoon, 20 students from Oklahoma State University worked together to rake and pick up leaves that have fallen from the trees surrounding the Payne County Youth Shelter.

Music has always been a part of the human experience. In the earliest days, it was sought out by men who made the first wind instruments from bones and drums from animal hide. Music is everywhere today, seeping out of car stereos, echoing through stadiums and playing in the background of eve…