Flags Flying Half-Staff and Local Female Personality Competes on Game Show

Such a sad day for New Hampshire, especially the community of Brentwood. Police officer Stephen Arkell was killed in the line of duty Monday afternoon after responding to a domestic dispute.

Arkell, was a 48-year-old married father of two.  Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to his family, his friends and the entire Brentwood community.  Governor Maggie Hassan ordered flags be flown at half-staff in honor of Officer Arkell.

Investigators say Arkell was shot to death before a fire and explosion destroyed the home on Mill Pond Road.  Investigators believe the alleged gunman forty-seven-year-old Michael Nolan died in the fire and subsequent explosion. A third person was taken to a hospital. The identity of that person has not yet been released.

Stay tuned to WOKQ for the latest on this tragic situation.

Weather

Meteorologist Rob Carolan says to expect a mostly cloudy day with a high of 59.  Partly sunny in the North Country with a high of 63.

Other Top News Stories

Multi-State Amber Alert Issued
Police in Connecticut issued a multi state Amber Alert for three boys who went missing Sunday during a weekend visit with their mother.  Vernon police are looking for the children and their mother, 32-year-old Jackie Morris, who is believed to be driving a red 2004 Volkswagen Jetta with the Connecticut license plate 876YGJ. Morris has ties to Connecticut, Massachusetts and Maine.

Drug Czar In NH This Weekend
Acting federal drug czar Michael Botticelli will speak with doctors and police in Portsmouth this weekend about the growing problem of opiate prescription abuse. Botticelli will speak at a session jointly sponsored by a medical school and a federal drug abuse program.

Farmers And Activists Plan Rally
Some farmers and activists plan to rally today as Maine's Supreme Court takes up a case involving raw milk. The high court is hearing arguments in the case of a Blue Hill farmer who ignored state law and followed a local statute allowing farmers to sell milk directly to consumers.

Good Answer, Good Answer!

Amy Coveno, reporter and weekend anchor on WMUR is taking a turn at being a game show contestant. Amy and her family can be seen today on "FAMILY FEUD!"  Check your local listings. I'll give you a hint, I think her family does pretty good!

Stupid News

Taylor Harrison of Florida allegedly posted some selfies on Facebook that showed him dealing drugs. The Martin County Sheriff's Office then shared the photos on its Facebook page after Harrison's arrest, along with a shot from an undercover camera capturing Harrison selling drugs to an undercover officer.

Joke du Jour

A blonde went into an appliance store and tried to buy a television.  The salesman told her they do not sell to blondes. Angry, the blonde stormed out of the store, went home and dyed her hair brown. She went to the store the very next day and tried once again to buy a television. The salesman again told her they do not sell to blondes.  The woman asked how he knew she was blonde.  The salesman said...'because that TV you're trying to buy is a microwave."

Coming Up On Wednesday

Tell us about your 'All-Time Favorite Dessert!' Plus, we'll have another restaurant in Studio Big as we continue our ramp up to the start of Restaurant Week New Hampshire.