Matt Leighton

Manchester

Assignment Editor at WMUR-TV (Manchester, NH)

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Woman, graduate battling cancer surprises mother with news that she completed master's degree

1 week ago | kesq.com | Matt Leighton

By Matt LeightonClick here for updates on this story MANCHESTER, New Hampshire ( WMUR) - A Nashua woman who is battling cancer surprised her 85-year-old mother with the news that she completed her master's degree. Patti Laurent, 53, graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with her master's degree, even after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2024. She spent most of her time completing assignments during six-hour chemotherapy treatments.
SNHU graduate battling cancer surprises mother with news that she completed master's degree

1 week ago | wmur.com | Matt Leighton

A Nashua woman who is battling cancer surprised her 85-year-old mother with the news that she completed her master's degree. Patti Laurent, 53, graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with her master's degree, even after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2024.She spent most of her time completing assignments during six-hour chemotherapy treatments. She disguised her graduation celebration as a cancer awareness event for her mother.
Plaistow man charged in deadly Vermont crash, state police say

1 week ago | wmur.com | Matt Leighton

A New Hampshire man was charged in connection with a deadly crash in Vermont, state police said. Vermont State police said before 2 p.m. Saturday, troopers responded to a rollover crash on Interstate 91 in Thetford. A Pontiac GTO, driven by Joseph Hamilton, 40, of Plaistow, was going south when it hit the guardrail. The passenger, a 27-year-old from Pepperell, Massachusetts was pronounced dead on scene.
Hiker likely to be billed after rescue in Lincoln, fish and game says

1 week ago | wmur.com | Matt Leighton

New Hampshire Fish and Game conservation officers rescued an unprepared hiker who got caught in bad weather in Lincoln late Thursday night, authorities said. Fish and Game said the 39-year-old man from Rhode Island took a wrong turn and was not prepared for the snow, rain and winds. >> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play <<The man tried to set up a tent but called for help after that did not work, authorities said.
Gov. Kelly Ayotte proclaims May Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

1 week ago | wmur.com | Matt Leighton

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month is officially underway in the Granite State after a proclamation signed by the governor. Gov. Kelly Ayotte spoke Friday alongside members of the New Hampshire Motorcyclist Rights Organization and the Motorcycle Safety Task Force. Ayotte said motorcycle safety helps make the roads safer for everyone. "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month is an opportunity to promote safety and awareness for both motorcyclists and all road users," Ayotte said.
Proposed Keene city budget includes funding for new firefighters

1 week ago | wmur.com | Matt Leighton

101 IN THE SPAULDING ARE DELAY FREE KEENE COULD SOON BE ADDING MORE FULL TIME FIREFIGHTERS. THE CITY COUNCIL PRESENTED ITS PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE 2026 FISCAL YEAR EARLIER THIS WEEK. IT INCLUDES FUNDS FOR STAFFING, INCLUDING WAGE ADJUSTMENTS, AND FOR NEW FULL-TIME POSITIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT, THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE BUDGET IS EXPECTED TO INCREASE BY 2.06% IN THE CITY’S PORTION OF THE TAX RATE, FALLING WELL BELOW KEENE’S FISCAL POLICY LIMIT.
Recycled Percussion's Justin Spencer runs marathon inside Atlanta airport

1 week ago | wmur.com | Matt Leighton

THE RAIN OVER WITH NOW AND WE’LL HAVE A GOOD SUMMER. YEAH. SOUNDS GOOD. ALL RIGHT. RUNNING 26.2 MILES IS NO EASY TASK, BUT IT IS AN ADDED CHALLENGE WHEN YOU DO IT INSIDE AN AIRPORT. LAST WEEK WE TOLD YOU ABOUT RECYCLED PERCUSSION’S. JUSTIN SPENCER, LIVING IN THE ATLANTA AIRPORT AS HE WRITES HIS BOOK TERMINAL ANXIETY. LAST NIGHT HE RAN A MARATHON INSIDE THAT AIRPORT. HE WAS JOINED BY TWO RUNNING BUDDIES. HILLARY TOOK PART IN THE SEVEN MARATHONS IN SEVEN DAYS WITH JUSTIN.
From the archives: Helicopter delivers pizza to volunteers working to save Old Man of the Mountain

1 week ago | wmur.com | Matt Leighton

In 1991, volunteers working to save the Old Man of the Mountain's face had pizza delivered to them by helicopter. Saturday marks 22 years since New Hampshire lost the Old Man of the Mountain. In 1991, volunteers working to save the Old Man of the Mountain's face had pizza delivered to them by helicopter. Saturday marks 22 years since New Hampshire lost the Old Man of the Mountain.
Man dead after fire in Concord, state fire marshal's office says

1 week ago | wmur.com | Matt Leighton

A man is dead after a fire in Concord early Saturday morning, authorities said. The New Hampshire State Fire Marshal's Office said the Concord Fire Department responded to a reported RV fire on Sheep Davis Road. The first firefighters to arrived reported heavy fire coming from the RV and began to put out the flames, authorities said. >> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play <<The fire was under control in 30 minutes.
No, it's not a tornado. Dust devil caught on camera in New Hampshire town

1 week ago | wmur.com | Matt Leighton

WITH YOUR STORM WATCH NINE FORECAST. LOTS OF SUNSHINE TODAY. LIGHTER WINDS. AND THEN THIS HAPPENED IN TAMWORTH. THAT’S RIGHT. A DUST DEVIL WE JUST SHOWED YOU. DOESN’T HAPPEN TYPICALLY ON A GUSTY DAY LIKE WE HAD YESTERDAY. TYPICALLY THAT WILL CAUSE LIKE A WHIRLWIND OF LEAVES. YOU SEE IT HAPPENING ALL OVER THE PLACE NEAR BUILDINGS, PARKING LOTS, WHATNOT. THIS IS FORMED IN A TOTALLY DIFFERENT WAY. YOU NEED FAIR SKIES AND YOU NEED LIGHTER WINDS. WHAT DOES THAT ALLOW? WELL, THE SUN TO HEAT THE GROUND.