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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.

Yellow Bell Café on Main Street is preparing to reopen this May under new ownership, bringing back familiar breakfast fare with plans for dinner service.

Keene children’s museum shifts longtime Shamrock Shuffle to May Day 5K & Family Fest, expanding seasonal activities and community offerings.

A June art crawl in downtown Keene will feature LGBTQIA+ artists in local storefronts, inviting the public to explore creativity and community.