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2 weeks ago
Winchester Street roadwork scheduled after Labor Day
Keene drivers should brace for delays on Winchester Street next week as the city’s pavement preservation project narrows lanes and shifts traffic patterns.
2 weeks ago
Brush fire near Arch Street keeps Keene crews busy Thursday evening
Keene firefighters battled a deep-seated brush fire near Arch Street Thursday, using drones and water shuttles to contain the blaze.
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Cheshire County sheriff to lead national small and rural law enforcement group
Cheshire County Sheriff Eli Rivera has been named president of a national law enforcement association representing small, rural, and tribal agencies across the U.S.
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Keene officials debate access road, parking garage and downtown construction costs at Wednesday’s committee meeting; Keene councilor recaps on WKBK Thursday
Keene officials weigh wastewater road access, downtown parking shortages, and rising construction costs in a wide-ranging MSFI committee meeting Wednesday.
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Fitzwilliam man facing DWI charge after ATV crash seriously injures passenger
A Fitzwilliam man faces an aggravated DWI charge after an ATV crash Saturday left his passenger seriously injured and flown to Worcester.
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Keene Planning Board delays gravel pit decision after split vote
A tied vote left the Keene Planning Board unable to decide on a gravel pit expansion, continuing a heated debate over its regional impacts.
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Joe Bills discusses new Old Farmer’s Almanac on WKBK’s morning show
Joe Bills, associate editor of The Old Farmer’s Almanac, joined WKBK’s Good Morning with Dan Mitchell Wednesday to share the 2026 edition’s forecasts and features.
2 weeks ago
NH officials remind voters of registration rules ahead of fall elections
New Hampshire election officials are reminding residents to review voter registration rules and documentation requirements ahead of upcoming city and special elections.
2 weeks ago
UPDATE: Stoddard rollover crash driver cited for negligent driving
A Stoddard woman was hospitalized after a rollover crash Tuesday; police say speed was a factor and issued her a summons for negligent driving.
2 weeks ago
Single vehicle crashes into Stoddard yard; driver transported to hospital
A vehicle rolled into a Stoddard yard early Tuesday, leaving the driver injured and prompting emergency response from local fire and EMS crews.
2 weeks ago
Keene keeps outdoor burning, fireworks ban in place as wildfire risk intensifies
Keene has extended its ban on outdoor burning and fireworks as fire danger reaches “very high” levels, raising the risk of fast-moving wildfires.
2 weeks ago
Swanzey breaks ground on long-awaited fire station
Swanzey has broken ground on its long-awaited $3.5 million fire station, a project years in the making and approved by voters in March.
2 weeks ago
Keene roadwork to bring temporary closures on Tuesday
Keene’s Pavement Preservation Project continues Aug. 26, bringing temporary road closures and detours on several city streets throughout the day.
3 weeks ago
Back-to-school season brings new cellphone ban at Keene High
As the new school year begins, Keene High students are returning to class under stricter cellphone policies mandated by a statewide ban.
3 weeks ago
Keene City Council approves Pride proclamation for upcoming festival
The Keene City Council voted to have the mayor issue a proclamation supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, set to be read at the upcoming Keene Pride Festival on Sept. 21.
3 weeks ago
Kids get the scoop on voting in Keene’s ice cream election
Kids got a taste of democracy at Keene’s Community Night, casting fun ballots in a mock ice cream election.
3 weeks ago
Keene’s 2025 municipal election filing opens with mayoral rematch
The filing period for Keene’s 2025 municipal election is underway, with Mayor Jay Kahn and challenger Bradford Hutchinson set for a rematch in the mayoral race.
3 weeks ago
Keene Family YMCA to host 4th annual Veterans Expo next month
The Veterans Expo in Keene on Sept. 13 will feature free lunch, haircuts, raffle prizes, and resources from local organizations to support area veterans and their families.
3 weeks ago
Fenton’s ‘Sherrill’s Law’ expands state ‘Move Over’ rule to protect all stopped vehicles
State Sen. Donovan Fenton championed New Hampshire’s new "Sherrill’s Law", expanding the "Move Over" rule to protect any stopped vehicle with warning signals.
3 weeks ago
Utility work to bury power lines on Ames Hill begins Monday
Green Mountain Power will begin burying power lines on Ames Hill Aug. 18, a months-long project expected to cause short traffic delays.
