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2 weeks ago

Laconia Police investigating a 2nd suspicious death in the same week

Police say officers discovered the body of John Anderson inside his home Tuesday morning.

2 weeks ago

Adding an income tax ban to New Hampshire’s Constitution gets time in the spotlight

A crowd of about 100 residents and an influx of Republican lawmakers gathered Wednesday to speak about legislation that would lead to a ban of an income tax.

2 weeks ago

Ayotte orders independent review into claims of abuse at the Sununu Youth Service Center

On Wednesday Governor Ayotte ordered Attorney General's office to look into claims of abuse of neglect brought to light in a recent report from the State's Office for the Child Advocate.

2 weeks ago

State leaders launch Council for Responsible Gaming

Lawmakers recently oversaw the launch of the group who will be tasked with connecting consumers with resources to deal with gambling

2 weeks ago

Bullet in bathroom leads to Shelter-in-place order at Nashua High School

School officials at Nashua High School issued at shelter-in-place order Tuesday morning after a bullet was discovered in a toilet.

2 weeks ago

Rochester man accused of burning his grandfather’s cars and trucks

Rochester police arrested Jayce Racicot, four days after the fire marshal's investigation, but have yet to offer a motive.

2 weeks ago

Campus carry bill draws large crowd for public hearing.

The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday held a hearing over HB1793 which would allow people to carry weapons on schools which receive tax-payer support.

2 weeks ago

Manchester School District to ask parents if classes should start later in the day

Monday night the district voted to spend families across the Queen City a survey to see if there's enough interest in the move which could also save the district $600,000 a year in operating costs.

2 weeks ago

House Panel backs bill that would ban Kratom

On Tuesday the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee backed legislation that would restrict the sale of the herbal supplement commonly known as "gas station heroin."

2 weeks ago

Laconia man charged in his mother’s death

Police have charged Christopher Garon with second-degree murder in connection with the death of his mother, Linda Dionne.

2 weeks ago

Derry Town leaders begin work on a proposed $55 million budget

 A final adoption of the town budget and CIP plan is scheduled for May 5.

2 weeks ago

Crews battle a 2-alarm fire in Weare

No injuries were reported.  The cause of the fire is under investigation.

2 weeks ago

New Hampshire police departments made 51 immigration arrests in the past year

New data shows local departments which have been deputized have been working closely with ICE in assisting in immigration enforcement efforts.

2 weeks ago

Missing elderly man found dead in Merrimack

Police said the body of Jon Carter was found after an hours-long search.

2 weeks ago

Bill to strengthen School choice gains momentum in Concord

Lawmakers on Monday passed Senate Bill 101 along party lines that introduces a geographic element to the school choice process and also gives district officials the ability to say how many kids they'll accept.

2 weeks ago

Child dies after being struck by a vehicle

Police in Loudon said a 5-year-old girl has died from her injuries after being struck by a vehicle Friday afternoon.

2 weeks ago

Ice-out declared on Lake Winnipesaukee

On Facebook, Emerson Aviation posted that there are still some floaters but not enough to impede the (M/S) MT Washington.

2 weeks ago

Area firefighters respond to nearly a dozen brush fires

As the weather gets warm Fire officials are warning residents across the Granite State of a rise in brush fires.

2 weeks ago

Bomb threat reported at Pelham Post Office

Police are currently investigating after receiving a report late Sunday of suspicious object which resulted in the area being evacuated.

2 weeks ago

Manchester man arrested after armed bookstore robbery

Police say Christopher Webber showed a knife Saturday morning and then ran off with a tip jar before being located near the Hanover Street Chophouse.

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