Local news from My Keene Now
7 hours ago in Local
Two Found Dead in Keene Home
Two elderly residents were found dead inside a Keene home Tuesday morning, prompting a state and local investigation into a possible murder-suicide.
12 hours ago in Local
Keene Downtown Group Receives $500K Grant to Help Businesses Weather Main Street Construction
A nearly $500,000 federal-regional grant will fund programs aimed at helping downtown Keene businesses stay strong during a multi-year infrastructure project.
12 hours ago in Entertainment, Local
Park Theatre Leader to Step Down at End of 2026
After helping guide The Park Theatre’s revival and growth, CEO Steve Jackson plans to retire at the end of 2026 as a search begins for his successor.
17 hours ago in Government, Local
Candidate Filing Deadline Sets Stage for Busy Election Season in Cheshire County
Candidate filings are complete, setting up contested races for governor, Congress, county offices and the New Hampshire Legislature across Cheshire County.
2 days ago in Local
Keene Public Works Announces Multiple Road Projects, Utility Work This Week
Road construction, utility repairs and pavement marking projects are scheduled across Keene this week, with motorists advised to expect delays.
2 days ago in Education, Local
Keene High Science Teacher Honored with Top Educator Award
Keene High School science teacher Monica Foley has been named the 2026 Outstanding Educator of the Year by the Keene High Alumni Fund.
Entertainment News
12 hours ago in Entertainment
Jelly Roll files for divorce after 10-year marriage, citing irreconcilable differences
Country music star Jelly Roll has filed for divorce from his wife of 10 years, according to court filings. The complaint filed in Franklin, Tennessee, by the "Hard Fought Hallelujah" singer lists the reason for divorce as irreconcilable differences.
12 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Tom Holland appears to confirm he and Zendaya are married
Tom Holland has apparently confirmed that he and his longtime love Zendaya have already tied the knot. The actor may have ended months of speculation triggered by Zendaya's stylist Law Roach's claim in March that the couple had already held a wedding.
18 hours ago in Entertainment
Luke’s ‘Empire’ light saber, ‘Wizard of Oz’ witch hat and Lebowski rugs going up for auction
A light saber with Luke Skywalker's severed hand from "The Empire Strikes Back" that is expected to sell for seven figures headlines an upcoming auction of valuables from movies, music and other corners of pop culture.
19 hours ago in Entertainment
Christopher Jackson to reprise his Tony-nominated role as George Washington in ‘Hamilton’
Christopher Jackson, one of the original cast members of the megahit Broadway musical "Hamilton," is coming back to reprise his George Washington.
19 hours ago in Entertainment
‘Obsession’ is a sensation. Everyone, including Curry Barker, is trying to figure out what it means
Days before "Obsession" opened in theaters, its 26-year-old director, Curry Barker, made a bet with his manager and agent. They said if the movie opened above $20 million, they would all get tattoos.
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