Local news from My Keene Now
38 minutes ago in Government, Local
Downtown Reconstruction Moves into Major Utility Work as Tree Removal Begins
Keene's downtown reconstruction project enters major sewer and water work as tree removal begins, with the project still scheduled for completion by December 2028.
22 hours ago in Local, Outdoor Living
Winchester Wildlife Rehab Handles 500 Animals a Year as Demand for Rescue Grows
Winchester Wildlife director Deb Gode discussed wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and the center's need for donations and volunteers on WKBK Radio.
23 hours ago in Business, Local
The Hidden Risk of Letting Your Web Developer Hold the Keys to Your Business
Small businesses can face serious risks when one web developer controls their domain, hosting and website access without a clear backup plan.
1 day ago in Local
Keene Council to Examine City Response to ICE Enforcement
Keene City Councilor Catt Workman questions local cooperation with ICE and calls for limits on police assistance ahead of an Aug. 17 council meeting.
2 days ago in Local
Keene Construction Projects Bring Road Closures, Detours and Traffic Changes this Week
Keene construction projects this week include Central Square work, road closures, water-main repairs, bridge construction and parking changes.
2 days ago in Local
Central Square Construction Brings New Detours, Utility Work and Tree Removals Next Week
Keene drivers will face a new Court Street detour next week as utility work, excavation, signage and tree removal continue downtown.
Entertainment News
3 hours ago in Entertainment
Ultrarare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin
A few years ago, a pop culture store owner in Wisconsin mentioned to Jason Ganos, a well-known Nintendo game collector, that he had a box of Super Mario cartridges that had been sitting in storage for years. It stopped Ganos in his tracks.
3 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Sir Rod Stewart calls off remaining tour dates after coronary stent procedure
Sir Rod Stewart will be unable to continue his "One Last Time" farewell tour following a coronary stent procedure and after postponing and canceling a few performances, a representative for the singer has confirmed.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Music
YouTube sensation Ms. Rachel announces debut album with Mr. Aron, ‘I’m So Happy’
Parents of toddlers everywhere, prepare yourselves. YouTube sensation and music teacher Ms. Rachel and her husband, Aron Accurso, will release their debut album, the 23-track "I'm So Happy," on Sept. 25.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Music
Blues ‘enthusiast’ Morgan Freeman’s album covers 100 years of the genre
It happened out of necessity. Academy Award-winner Morgan Freeman was in Clarksdale, Mississippi, 25 years ago when some out-of-towners asked where they could hear blues music. Musicians were abundant; venues were not.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Ben Jones, good ol’ boy ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ actor and 2-term US House member, dies at 84
Ben Jones, who played the good ol' boy mechanic in "The Dukes of Hazzard" TV series and parlayed his fame into a political career and two terms in the U.S. House, has died. He was 84.
What's Happening
Wanna See Chris Stapleton LIVE this Saturday?
Text CHRIS to our contest line now for a chance to win 2 tix to see Chris Stapleton LIVE at Fenway Park this Saturday, August 15th!
Mark’s Country Critter of the Week
Click here to meet Mark’s Country Critter of the Week from the Monadnock Humane Society on Route 10 in Swanzey. Powered by WW Building Supply
Download our FREE App!
Take WINK COUNTRY with you everywhere you go with our FREE app- available in the Apple & Google Play stores (search for WINQ).
We are your home for Patriots Football!
First pre-season game happens right here on WINK Country on Thursday, August 13th.
