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A Manchester woman safely made it off Mount Monadnock Wednesday night after fog and low visibility caused her to lose the trail during her descent, according to a New Hampshire Fish and Game news release.

State and local officials told residents at a Keene town hall that declining state support for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services is placing growing pressure on local property taxpayers.

Sections of North Lincoln Street and Jordan Road in Keene will close to vehicular traffic overnight May 6–7 to protect migrating frogs and salamanders during a potential “Big Night.”

This past weekend’s Saturday Morning Live on WKBK featured discussion about community services and the impact of state funding decisions on local property taxes.

WKBK Radio spotlights summer recreation plans and higher education opportunities, and growing concerns about state-driven property tax pressures.

 A Keene man is facing federal charges after authorities say he traveled to Vermont expecting to meet a minor for sex in an undercover operation.

After serving in an interim role since late 2025, Karen Gomes has been officially named President and CEO of Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services.

Sen. Donovan Fenton says state funding cuts are driving local property tax hikes ahead of a May 6 Keene town hall.

Keene Mayor Jay Kahn addressed Maple Avenue tree cutting, Keene State funding concerns, and the proposed downtown reconstruction project during a live WKBK radio appearance.

Maple Avenue will reopen Friday evening after a weeklong closure, though tree removal work in Dinsmoor Woods will continue into next week.