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Faucet
Community Updates
2 months ago
Wastewater Facilities Open Doors for Clean Water Week Events

Two local wastewater treatment plants will open their doors April 16 for Clean Water Week, offering tours and a closer look at how water is treated and returned safely to the environment.

Keene NH City Hall
Community Updates
2 months ago
Keene Launches New Online System to Streamline Permits And Inspections

Keene introduces a new online portal aimed at simplifying permits, zoning, and inspections for residents, contractors, and businesses.

Group of runners
Local
2 months ago
Keene Senior Center 5K Returns with New Route, Prizes and Community Focus

Sally Rinehart joined WKBK to preview the May 17 Keene Senior Center 5K, featuring a new route, prizes, and a community raffle.

Water main break on Water Street
Community Updates
2 months ago
Water Main Break Closes Stretch of Water Street in Keene

A new water main break on Water Street comes less than a year after a major July 2025 rupture disrupted service citywide and raised concerns about aging infrastructure in Keene.

Police car lights
Community Updates
2 months ago
Vehicle Fire and Rollover Crash in Keene Sends Two to Hospital

A two-vehicle crash with fire in Keene injured five people Saturday night, with two transported to the hospital. Cause remains under investigation.

Faucet
Local
2 months ago
Keene Begins Overnight Water Main Flushing Program Sunday

Keene Public Works will begin overnight water main flushing April 12, with temporary discoloration possible as crews clean and maintain the system.

Island Street
Local
2 months ago
Island Street Sidewalk Work Begins Monday as Area Improvements Continue

A six-week sidewalk project on Island Street begins April 13, bringing daytime closures at Winchester Street as long-term upgrades continue.

Keene NH City Hall
Community Updates
2 months ago
Keene Committee Recommends Summer Events, Revisits Recently Adopted Housing Ordinance

Keene committee advances summer events to full council and reopens debate on zoning changes affecting housing density and neighborhood impacts.

Community Updates
2 months ago
Keene Announces Road Work, Trail Closure and Water System Maintenance This Week

Multiple projects in Keene will bring temporary trail closures, traffic delays, and overnight water maintenance through mid-April.

Maggie Goodlander and Chuck Redfern
Local
2 months ago
Goodlander Honors Redfern for Transforming Keene’s Trail Network

U.S. Rep. Maggie Goodlander praised Chuck Redfern’s decades-long work building Keene’s trail system, calling it a model of civic dedication.