Crime & Safety
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‘I felt it’ Granite Staters share their earthquake stories
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake shook York, Maine, at 10:22 a.m. Monday, leaving residents across the region describing their unique experiences as the tremors rattled homes and offices. While the quake was relatively small and there were no reports of damage, its sudden impact prompted a flurry of reactions from those who felt it. Elizabeth Jaczuk…
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Is that a drone or a plane? Experts help explain the differences
Is that a drone, a plane or a helicopter? Experts who study unmanned aircraft systems say it can be tough to tell from miles away, but there are clues.
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Manchester teacher arrested for sex trafficking
Stacey Lancaster, a 46-year-old teacher at Manchester West High School, was arrested last week after attempting to arrange sexual acts with a purported 12-year-old child. He was one of five people caught in an undercover sting operation led by the US Homeland Security Investigations.
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VIDEO: Gun violence influence local NH grandmother’s vote
Deb Nelson, a school board member and the grandmother of a 2 year old and a 4 year old, volunteered as a sign holder for Democratic candidates in Hanover for the primary election. She said gun violence is a top concern of hers. @granitepost Deb Nelson, a school board member and the grandmother of a…
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Dartmouth suspends two Greek organizations amid student death investigation
Dartmouth College has suspended a fraternity and a sorority as the investigation continues into the death of a student whose body was found Sunday in the Connecticut River after a party nearby the night before, the school said.
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FBI figures show 15% drop in violent crime in 2024
During the first quarter of 2024, there’s also been a 13% drop in aggravated assault, according to the FBI. Murder and rape both decreased by about 26%. Robbery decreased by 18% and property crime declined 15%.
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Stranded on Mount Washington: Hiker describes 11-hour saga of survival
As temperatures plunged on Mount Washington and ferocious winds made it near impossible to see, hiker Cole Matthes began to drift away from the trail. Then he hit a patch of snow-covered ice and slid hundreds of feet down a ravine.
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Hiker survives freezing temps, 90-mph winds on Mount Washington
Rescuers spent more than three hours warming a hypothermic hiker, who was rescued from Mount Washington on Saturday. The hiker was returned to his vehicle at close to midnight.
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Eversource issues warning to New Hampshire residents: Beware of winter scams
Eversource is warning New Hampshire customers to watch out for surges, but not of the power kind. This is the time of year when there’s an increase in scam activity directed at their customers, according to a release from the utility company.
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New Hampshire rings in 2024 with new laws: Here’s what you need to know
Amid a hectic holiday season and then a week of trying to recover between Christmas and New Year’s Day, you might not have heard the news: New Hampshire welcomed the new year with more than 20 new laws on Jan. 1. We’ve listed four changes in the laws that have real consequences for your daily…
