Monday NH News Briefs

Monday NH News Briefs

No injuries were reported after a  car crashed into a home in Concord.  Authorities say the vehicle struck a residence on South Main Street near the corner of Wiggin Street and Broadway last night.  Braces had to be set up in order to prevent the foundation of the residence from collapsing.  The three people in the home at the time were relocated to a hotel.  The cause of the accident is under investigation.

A Bow man has been arrested after being accused of driving the wrong way on two New Hampshire highways.  According to State Police, 49-year-old Brian Kunst went the wrong way on Interstate 293 and Interstate 93 yesterday.  Kunst was under the influence of alcohol and finally stopped by a State Trooper in Concord.  He is behind bars and is expected to appear in court today.

An ordinance regulating needle sharing programs is now in effect in Manchester.  That measure was passed back in October and keeps syringe service programs running while policies are modified for the sake of public health.  Manchester is the first city in New Hampshire to regulate a drug-prevention program.  Mayor Jay Ruais believes these changes will improve accountability and transparency while also reducing the number of needles in the city.