John McGauley - My Keene Now

Several downtown Keene businesses are expected to remain closed until at least Tuesday after a sprinkler malfunction flooded an electrical room at 82 Main St., causing a building-wide power shutdown and forcing restaurants to discard fresh food inventory.

Crime & Safety

8 hours ago

Former Keene Business Owner Pleads Guilty in Federal Gun Trafficking Investigation Spanning U.S.-Canada Border

Former American Trikes & Motorsports owner Doug Mulligan has pleaded guilty in a federal firearms investigation tied to an alleged gun trafficking network that authorities say moved weapons from New Hampshire into Canada.

Outdoor Living

17 hours ago

New Hampshire Officials Remind Residents Not to Disturb Young Wildlife

New Hampshire wildlife officials are urging residents to leave fawns and other young animals alone this spring, saying mothers are often nearby even when newborns appear abandoned.

Local

18 hours ago

Missing Keene Woman Identified Through Investigation into Human Remains Found Near Court Street

The skeletal remains discovered near the American Legion property on Court Street in April have been identified as Brenda Kenney, who was reported missing in Keene in 2022, according to police.

Government

1 day ago

Keene Panel Recommends Awarding Downtown Project Contract

A Keene City Council committee voted unanimously to recommend awarding the city’s downtown infrastructure project contract to Casella Construction after the company submitted the lowest bid at $26.1 million. Officials say the project can move forward without increasing the proposed tax rate or bond funding.