The Community of Brentwood Still Trying To Cope With Loss and Jake Owen Injures Toe at NH Concert

The community of Brentwood is still trying to come to terms with the loss of one of their own. Officer Steven Arkell was killed in the line of duty earlier this month and the Brentwood Police Department stopped by Studio Big to thank everyone for the outpouring of support the community, police department and especially,the Arkell family has had and continues to receive. If you would like to donate to the fund, here is the information you need to know.

Jake Owen Injured At Concert

You heard us talking about this during the morning show.

Jake Owen brought his "Days of Gold" tour to The Bank of NH Pavilion at Meadowbrook last night. Read all about the injury and see photos too!

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Clouds and a chance of showers, high 71. Cloudy in the North Country with afternoon showers and thunderstorms, high 68. Rob rated the weekend a *7*

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