Local
2 days ago
Traffic Detoured Around Ashuelot Street This Week
Beginning Monday at 8:30 a.m. through Friday, September 19th Ashuelot Street will be closed to through traffic to facilitate new utility connections.
1 week 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.
1 week ago
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Marlborough Crash; Police Cite Speed and Alcohol as Factors
A Jaffrey man was seriously injured in a late-night motorcycle crash on Route 124 in Marlborough; police say speed and alcohol were likely factors.
1 week ago
Fritz Preparing Move from Central Square to Former Panera on West Street
Fritz will leave downtown Keene later this year, moving into the former Panera Bread building on West Street with more kitchen space and better parking.
1 week 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.
1 week ago
Keene Planning Board Approves Route 9 Gravel Pit Expansion With Strict Conditions
Keene’s Planning Board approved a Route 9 gravel pit expansion with strict environmental, blasting, and traffic safety conditions.
1 week ago
Fireworks Restaurant Announces Closing After Nearly 14 Years in Downtown Keene
Fireworks Restaurant in downtown Keene will serve its final meal Saturday, Sept. 13, before officially closing Sept. 14 after nearly 14 years in business.
1 week ago
Ken Burns Discusses New PBS Film on the American Revolution During WKBK Interview
Filmmaker Ken Burns told WKBK listeners Monday that his upcoming PBS film on the American Revolution will show the war’s bloody, complex reality.
1 week ago
Keene Reopens Access Road Near Wastewater Plant with Safety Rules in Place
Keene has reopened the wastewater plant access road for public use with new safety rules for walkers, cyclists, and dog owners.
2 weeks ago
Keene City Council Trims Downtown Project Costs, Debates Sale of City-Owned Lot and Bike Lane Rules
Keene’s City Council approved cost cuts for its downtown project while debating the fate of 100 Church St. and new bike lane rules.
2 weeks ago
Toy City Owner Discusses Uncertain Future on WKBK’s Morning Show
Toy City owner Steve Levy spoke on WKBK about the uncertainty facing his 53-year-old Keene business amid casino plans at its current site.
2 weeks ago
Man Killed in Golf Cart Accident
A 62-year-old employee at Extra Space Storage in Marlborough died Thursday after a golf cart rollover accident
2 weeks ago
Toy City Owner Caught Off Guard by Casino Move to Shopping Plaza
Levy will join WKBK's Good Morning program at 6:10 a.m. Friday to further discuss the issue.
2 weeks ago
Race Director Highlights Community Role of Clarence DeMar Marathon on WKBK
Race director Alan Stroshine shared updates on the Clarence DeMar Marathon during a WKBK interview, highlighting its community impact and needs.
2 weeks ago
Childhood Friends to Community Leaders: Sean and Caitlyn Bohanan Take the Helm at Keene’s Salvation Army
Sean and Caitlyn Bohanan bring fresh energy to the Keene Salvation Army, expanding programs for families, youth, and the unhoused.
2 weeks ago
Casino Relocation, Theater Sign, and Fire-Damaged Lot Dominate Zoning Talks in Keene
Keene’s zoning board advanced plans for a casino move, a Colonial Theatre upgrade, and delayed action on the fire-damaged Cobblestone lot.
2 weeks ago
Keene Woman Arrested After Stolen Truck Found at Riverside Plaza
Police say a Keene woman was taken into custody Tuesday night after officers found her in a stolen Toyota Tacoma parked at Riverside Plaza. She faces multiple charges, including DUI and resisting arrest.
2 weeks ago
Keene Public Works Director Talks Downtown Project, Costs, and Communication Challenges on WKBK morning show
Keene Public Works Director Don Lussier detailed rising downtown project costs, timelines, and communication challenges on WKBK radio.
2 weeks ago
Connecticut Woman Airlifted After ATV Crash in Pisgah State Park
A Connecticut woman was airlifted to Worcester after an ATV rollover Sunday morning in Winchester’s Pisgah State Park.
2 weeks 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.
