Local news from My Keene Now
6 hours ago in Local
BREAKING NEWS: Pedestrian Killed In Route 12 Crash In Keene Thursday Night
A pedestrian died after being struck by a commercial vehicle on Route 12 in Keene Thursday night, prompting a multi-hour road closure.
15 hours ago in Government, Local
Keene Officials, State Leaders to Hold Public Forum on Rising Property Tax Pressures
A May 6 town hall in Keene will bring together local and state leaders to discuss school funding gaps, state cost-shifting, and impacts on taxpayers.
18 hours ago in Community Updates, Local
Overnight Water System Flushing Continues in Keene, Additional Streets Added
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) East Surry Road and Court Street have been added to tonight’s overnight water system flushing schedule, which…
18 hours ago in Local
Elevated Fire Risk Across Southern New Hampshire Due to Dry, Windy Conditions
Dry air, gusty winds, and brittle vegetation are raising wildfire concerns across southern New Hampshire today, officials warn.
2 days ago in Education, Local
Keene State to Honor U.S. Senator, Former College President at 2026 Commencement
Keene State College will recognize U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan and former president Dr. Melinda Treadwell during its May 9 commencement ceremonies.
2 days ago in Local
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Returns Saturday with Local Drop-Off Sites Across Monadnock Region
Residents can safely dispose of unused or expired medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Entertainment News
21 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny top Spotify’s first all-time most streamed artists list
It's her, hi! Taylor Swift has topped Spotify's first ever list of the most streamed artists of all time, published Thursday morning. She's followed by Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny. That comes as no surprise: In 2025 the artist born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio was named the streaming giant's most played artist of the year for a fourth time, dethroning Swift.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the Osmonds, has died at 76
Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the chart-topping family act The Osmonds, died Monday after decades with multiple sclerosis. He was 76.
2 days ago in Entertainment
An Instagram DM changed everything for Rachel Reid, Jacob Tierney and ‘Heated Rivalry’
To the cheers and applause of thousands of BookCon attendees, "Heated Rivalry" author Rachel Reid and director-screenwriter Jacob Tierney walked on to the main event stage at New York's Jacob Javits Convention Center. The two Canadians have been international celebrities for just a few months, and still find themselves wondering if all the noise is for someone else.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with ‘Sold’ topping the list
Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, according to the American Library Association. And efforts to have titles removed have never been more coordinated or politicized.
3 days ago in Entertainment
South Korean police seek to arrest K-pop mogul behind BTS
South Korean police said Tuesday they are seeking to arrest music mogul Bang Si-Hyuk, chairman of the agency behind K-pop supergroup BTS, as they expand an investigation into allegations that he illegally gained more than $100 million in an investor fraud scheme.
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