Politics
6 months ago
Keene’s Mayor Outlines Disciplinary Process for Councilor Williams Ahead of Tonight’s Meeting

Mayor Jay Kahn outlined the disciplinary process for Councilor Bobby Williams Thursday, hours before the City Council’s pivotal vote.

Keene NH City Hall
Politics
6 months ago
UPDATED: Keene Councilor Issues Apology Amid Ongoing Backlash Over Charlie Kirk Facebook Post

Keene Councilor Bobby Williams apologized Wednesday for inflammatory remarks about Charlie Kirk while defending his right to free speech as calls for his resignation continue.

Politics
6 months ago
Shaheen Warns 45,000 Granite Staters Could Lose Coverage if ACA Tax Credits Expire

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen says 45,000 New Hampshire residents could lose affordable health coverage if Congress fails to extend ACA tax credits this year.

Keene NH City Hall
Politics
6 months ago
Three More Candidates Enter Keene City Council Races as Filing Period Nears End

Three new candidates entered Keene’s City Council races Tuesday, adding to crowded contests as the filing period closes this week.

Local
6 months 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.

Politics
6 months 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.

Local
6 months 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.

Local
7 months 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.

Keene NH City Hall
Local
7 months 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.

Crime & Safety
7 months 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.