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3 hours ago
Contested Races Take Shape as Keene’s Election Filing Deadline Arrives
Keene’s 2025 election filing deadline is today, with competitive races emerging for Ward 5, Ward 3, and councilor at-large seats ahead of the Oct. 7 primary.
15 hours ago
Keene Planning Board Approves Route 9 Gravel Pit Expansion With Strict Conditions
Keene’s Planning Board approved a Route 9 gravel pit expansion with strict environmental, blasting, and traffic safety conditions.
23 hours ago
Fireworks Restaurant Announces Closing After Nearly 14 Years in Downtown Keene
Fireworks Restaurant in downtown Keene will serve its final meal Saturday, Sept. 13, before officially closing Sept. 14 after nearly 14 years in business.
1 day ago
Ken Burns Discusses New PBS Film on the American Revolution During WKBK Interview
Filmmaker Ken Burns told WKBK listeners Monday that his upcoming PBS film on the American Revolution will show the war’s bloody, complex reality.
1 day ago
Keene Reopens Access Road Near Wastewater Plant with Safety Rules in Place
Keene has reopened the wastewater plant access road for public use with new safety rules for walkers, cyclists, and dog owners.
4 days ago
Keene City Council Trims Downtown Project Costs, Debates Sale of City-Owned Lot and Bike Lane Rules
Keene’s City Council approved cost cuts for its downtown project while debating the fate of 100 Church St. and new bike lane rules.
4 days ago
Toy City Owner Discusses Uncertain Future on WKBK’s Morning Show
Toy City owner Steve Levy spoke on WKBK about the uncertainty facing his 53-year-old Keene business amid casino plans at its current site.
5 days ago
Man Killed in Golf Cart Accident
A 62-year-old employee at Extra Space Storage in Marlborough died Thursday after a golf cart rollover accident
5 days ago
Toy City Owner Caught Off Guard by Casino Move to Shopping Plaza
Levy will join WKBK's Good Morning program at 6:10 a.m. Friday to further discuss the issue.
5 days ago
Race Director Highlights Community Role of Clarence DeMar Marathon on WKBK
Race director Alan Stroshine shared updates on the Clarence DeMar Marathon during a WKBK interview, highlighting its community impact and needs.
5 days ago
Childhood Friends to Community Leaders: Sean and Caitlyn Bohanan Take the Helm at Keene’s Salvation Army
Sean and Caitlyn Bohanan bring fresh energy to the Keene Salvation Army, expanding programs for families, youth, and the unhoused.
6 days ago
Casino Relocation, Theater Sign, and Fire-Damaged Lot Dominate Zoning Talks in Keene
Keene’s zoning board advanced plans for a casino move, a Colonial Theatre upgrade, and delayed action on the fire-damaged Cobblestone lot.
6 days ago
Keene Woman Arrested After Stolen Truck Found at Riverside Plaza
Police say a Keene woman was taken into custody Tuesday night after officers found her in a stolen Toyota Tacoma parked at Riverside Plaza. She faces multiple charges, including DUI and resisting arrest.
1 week ago
Keene Public Works Director Talks Downtown Project, Costs, and Communication Challenges on WKBK morning show
Keene Public Works Director Don Lussier detailed rising downtown project costs, timelines, and communication challenges on WKBK radio.
1 week ago
Connecticut Woman Airlifted After ATV Crash in Pisgah State Park
A Connecticut woman was airlifted to Worcester after an ATV rollover Sunday morning in Winchester’s Pisgah State Park.
1 week ago
Hassan Talks Tariffs, Safety, and Rising Costs in WKBK Radio Interview
Sen. Maggie Hassan joined WKBK’s Dan Mitchell to discuss tariffs, rising costs, and her push for gun safety after a recent school shooting.
1 week ago
MONADNOCK LOCAL EXPERT: Should You Repair or Replace Your Appliances? How to Make the Right Choice
Rindge’s Monadnock Appliance helps families weigh repair vs. replacement costs, efficiency, and reliability when appliances break down.
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.
2 weeks ago
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.
