Local news from My Keene Now
16 hours ago in Government, Local
Keene Downtown Reconstruction Hits Another Setback with Zero Bids Submitted
Keene’s redesigned downtown reconstruction project drew no bids by the extended April 24 deadline, leaving officials reassessing next steps.
18 hours ago in Local
Victim, Driver Identified in Fatal Route 12 Crash in Keene
Police have identified the pedestrian and truck driver involved in a fatal Route 12 crash in Keene as the investigation continues.
19 hours ago in Business, Local
Walmart Opens New Pharmacy, Unveils Store Remodel in Keene
Walmart celebrated the grand opening of a new in-store pharmacy and newly remodeled Keene location Friday, expanding healthcare access after recent local pharmacy closures.
1 day 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.
2 days 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.
2 days 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…
Entertainment News
14 hours ago in Entertainment
Japan’s Haruki Murakami to publish first new novel in 3 years with ‘The Tale of KAHO’ in July
A new book by Haruki Murakami will mark the first time a full-length novel by the Japanese author features a female main character and her pursuit of finding a way out of a bizarre world.
14 hours ago in Entertainment
Jim Furyk is returning as US Ryder Cup captain for 2027 with Tiger Woods out
Jim Furyk is returning as U.S. Ryder Cup captain for the 2027 matches in Ireland as the Americans try to get back on track against a European team that has dominated the last three decades.
2 days 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.
3 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.
3 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.
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