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February 19, 2024

Hiker rescued from mountain with 90-mph winds, bitter cold atop Mount Washington

Rescue team required 10 hours to save an unprepared hiker who failed to turn around on Mount Washington despite dangerous conditions and chilling winds.

February 16, 2024

New Hampshire to send 15 National Guardsmen to Texas' Mexican border

New Hampshire lawmakers on Friday approved a request by Republican Gov. Chris Sununu to deploy 15 National Guard volunteers to the Mexican border.

February 15, 2024

NH Gov. Sununu delivers final State of the State address

Republican New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu delivered his final State of the State address on Thursday, labelling the Granite State “a beacon of success" in the leadup to his exit.

February 15, 2024

NH Senate kills pro-abortion constitutional amendment

The New Hampshire Senate voted Thursday against a bill that, would have added language to the state constitution protecting "personal reproductive autonomy."

February 13, 2024

New Hampshire Democrat proposes official pronunciation for state capital Concord

Democratic New Hampshire state Rep. Eric Gallager of Concord is seeking to amend state law to include an official pronunciation of his city's name.

February 13, 2024

Man jailed for unlicensed bitcoin operation ordered to pay $3.5M in restitution

A federal judge has ruled that Ian Freeman, who has been sentenced to eight years in prison for running an unlicensed bitcoin business, also owes some 29 victims over $3.5 million.

February 11, 2024

NY, Vermont, New Hampshire see record illegal border crossings as more migrants enter Canada

With no visa requirement for Mexican travelers entering Canada, illegal migration has spiked in northern states like New York, Vermont and New Hampshire.

February 9, 2024

Second NH man pleads guilty in scheme to threaten journalists, vandalize their homes

Michael Waselchuck, 36, of Seabrook, New Hampshire, pleaded guilty Thursday to charges stemming from threats and vandalism targeted at public radio journalists in his state.

February 9, 2024

New Hampshire corrections officer faces murder charge after inmate dies in psych ward

A former New Hampshire corrections officer was charged on Thursday with second-degree murder in the death of a patient at New Hampshire’s prison psychiatric unit.

February 8, 2024

FCC makes AI-generated robocalls that can fool voters illegal after Biden voice cloning in New Hampshire

The FCC is outlawing robocalls with AI-generated voice clones amid concerns these scams can influence voters and interfere in elections.