Local News from My Keene Now
24 minutes ago in Local
Central Square Construction Continues with New Lane Closures and Parking Restrictions Through Friday
Drivers should expect lane reductions, a slip lane closure and continued parking restrictions in downtown Keene as Central Square construction continues through Friday.
35 minutes ago in Local
Keene Public Works Director Details Downtown Construction Timeline, Marlboro Street Progress on Saturday Morning Live
Keene Public Works Director Don Lussier says downtown construction is set to begin July 27 as the city prepares for years of infrastructure improvements.
5 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Swanzey Man Sentenced in Connection With 2024 Armed Standoff
A Swanzey man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to misdemeanor charges stemming from a 2024 armed standoff that prompted evacuations and a lengthy police response.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Local
Cheshire Fair Returns to Swanzey With Four Days of Agricultural Tradition, Entertainment and Family Fun
The 2026 Cheshire Fair returns to Swanzey July 30 through Aug. 2 with livestock shows, motorsports, live music, midway rides and family activities.
Entertainment News
5 hours ago in Entertainment
Kaylee Hottle, deaf ‘Godzilla’ actor, killed in car crash at 18
Kaylee Hottle, a deaf actor best known for her starring role in two "Godzilla" films, died in a car crash in Maryland early Tuesday morning, the Frederick County Sheriff's Office said. She was 18.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Judge says Paramount and Warner must halt merger for at least two weeks, granting states’ request
A federal judge on Monday ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt their $81 billion merger for at least two weeks, allowing states that are challenging the deal more time to see their case through in court.
5 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle
Man charged with hate crimes after confrontation with ‘Today’ show’s Melvin at NBC studio
A 40-year-old New York man faces hate crime charges following a confrontation with "Today" show host Craig Melvin at NBC's studio...
5 days ago in Lifestyle, Music
10 songs to get hyped for the World Cup final
Regardless of World Cup allegiances, there is one thing everyone can agree on: There's nothing better than a themed playlist to get pumped...
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Joy Ride 2026
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Your Mind Built For You….
The only hypnosis in America proven useful by the U.S. Patent Office for weight loss and stop smoking… because it reprograms your subconscious mind, where habits live. Coming to the BW in Keene on Wed August 12th!