Mikie Sherrill’s ‘Software Glitch’ Defense Starting to Fall Apart After Vendor Pushes Back
TRENTON, N.J. – Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s explanation that a software glitch caused approximately 6,600 legally ineligible individuals to be added to New Jersey’s voter rolls is facing renewed scrutiny after the state’s…
Major Overpass to be Built Near Joint Base for Military Services and Heavy Equipment
Plumsted Township, NJ — A long-planned overpass project along County Route 539 near Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst moved closer to construction this week, with township officials confirming the project has entered its final…
Dollar General theft suspect caught on camera in West Long Branch
West Long Branch police release photo in store theft probe WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ — Police in West Long Branch are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman captured on surveillance…
Air National Guard Recovery Team to Raise F-16 During Operation in Cape May
Lower Township, NJ — Visitors to the Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum next week will witness a rare military-style aircraft recovery operation when the New Jersey Air National Guard’s 177th Fighter…
Drunk driver busted in Lakewood after wild police chase into woods ends with drone search
Drone tracks fleeing suspect after drunk driver crashes and runs in Lakewood Lakewood, NJ – A late-night traffic stop in Lakewood erupted into a foot chase through the woods after a driver…
Keansburg teen accused in violent Freehold shooting
Teen charged in connection with shooting Freehold, NJ – A shooting near a public library in broad daylight left one man wounded and sparked a multi-agency manhunt that ended with the arrest…
Fight call patrol turns into crack cocaine bust in Lakewood
Downtown patrol leads to crack cocaine bust after late night fight calls Lakewood, NJ – A police response to reports of a fight in downtown Lakewood early Saturday morning led to the…
New Jersey Attorney General is “Misleading the Public” on Latest Anti-Gun Statement, Lawmaker Says
Trenton, N.J. — A dispute over proposed federal changes to U.S. Postal Service firearm shipping rules escalated this week after New Jersey Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia accused the state attorney general’s office of…
Threat call triggers lockdown scare at New Jersey high school
School threat sparks lockdown scare before all clear at Lacey Township High Lacey Township, NJ – A morning threat of violence against a New Jersey high school triggered a rapid lockdown response…
Toms River Firefighter, EMT Identified as Gunman in Shootout With Police in South Toms River
South Toms River, NJ – A late-night police encounter regarding an alleged domestic incident escalated into a reported shootout on Tuesday, April 29, leaving a suspect wounded and now facing multiple murder…
Children Playing With Fire Ignite Shed in Mystic Island, Blaze Extinguished Before Spread
MYSTIC ISLAND, N.J. — A shed fire sparked by children playing with fire prompted an emergency response in Mystic Island before crews quickly brought the flames under control, preventing further damage. The…
Ex-NJEA President Who Blew $40M in Union Dues on Failed Campaign Blames 2% Tax Cap for NJ School Cuts
Trenton, NJ — Former New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) President Sean Spiller, whose union-backed gubernatorial campaign spent roughly $40 million before he finished fifth in the 2025 Democratic primary, is now at…
New Jersey Federal Judge Blocks Lawsuit Seeking to Stop Offshore Wind Project Down the Shore
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit aimed at halting construction of a major offshore wind project off the coasts of New Jersey and New York, dealing a…
Drunk Driver in Ocean County Had Illegal Weapon, Federal Immigration Detainer, Wanted by ICE
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — A Saturday arrest in Ocean County led to multiple criminal charges against Carmelo S. Martinez, including assault and weapons offenses, along with a federal immigration detainer that could…
Another Offshore Wind Project Off NJ Coast Scrapped as Federal Deal Redirects $765M to LNG Investment
Trenton, NJ — A major offshore wind project planned off the New Jersey coast has been abandoned after federal officials reached a deal to cancel the lease, redirecting hundreds of millions of…
Spirit Airlines Cancels All Flights, Shuts Down Operations Immediately, Stranding Travelers Nationwide
Miramar, FL — Travelers across the United States woke up Saturday to grounded plans as Spirit Airlines abruptly canceled all flights and began shutting down operations immediately, leaving thousands unable to travel…
Big hearted dog at Ocean County shelter needs new path beyond shelter
XL bully Munson needs rescue placement as shelter seeks urgent help Jackson, NJ — A large dog described as social and responsive is in need of rescue placement, according to a local…
World Cup Games to Make Most of North Jersey a Traffic Nightmare According to New NJTPA Heat Map
Newark, NJ — New Jersey transportation officials are effectively telling millions of residents to stay off the roads — and, in many cases, work from home — during the 2026 FIFA World…
Teen struck by car in Beachwood faces long recovery after crash
Young woman fights back after devastating Beachwood accident Beachwood, NJ — A 19-year-old woman’s life changed in an instant after she was struck by a vehicle earlier this month, leaving her facing…
Toms River Teacher Juggles Motherhood, Classroom, and Volunteer Firefighting Role
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Answering emergency calls while raising two young children and teaching advanced math, Erin Seneca has built a life around service in multiple forms. The Toms River resident joined…
Toms River Schools Approve $306M Budget, Superintendent’s 35% Raise to $308K as Taxes Rise
Toms River, NJ — A school district that warned it was nearing financial collapse last year has now approved a $306 million budget and a new contract that will raise its superintendent’s…
