Daily editionSaturday, September 19th, 2026
Good morning, Keene.
The 5AM Keene Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of September.
Culture
World War hero James S. Butler was born in Stoddard in 1896 + moved to Keene to attend local schools before enlisting at age 16, leaving a legacy that the community remembers.
The Keene SentinelRead more
Economy
New Hampshire consumers will receive over $786,000 in restitution + nearly $115,000 for the state from Credit Acceptance Corporation’s $694 million settlement over subprime auto loans; the company must change its lending and dealer practices.
WMURRead more
Education
Educators at the University of New Hampshire and in local districts are replacing AI-assisted assignments with in-class tests and oral exams (a move to counter the new technology's drawbacks).
The Tech Alliance AI Task Force will present its findings at an innovation summit on Oct. 6.
WMURRead more