Weird and Strange News

BROOKVILLE, Pa. — A 23-year-old man will spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty to killing his pregnant girlfriend and her unborn child, according to court …

PHOENIX — A tense third-quarter moment in Sunday’s WNBA matchup between the Phoenix Mercury and the Washington Mystics took an unexpected turn when Phoenix star Kahleah Copper abruptly ran off …

PHILADELPHIA, PA — What Abbey and Lawrence Butler thought was a shipment of their late son’s personal belongings turned into a shocking discovery now at the center of a lawsuit …

SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. — A Sound Beach man has been sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple drug and weapons charges stemming from a January raid …

HADDONFIELD, N.J. — A New Jersey Little Leaguer was cleared to play in his state championship game Thursday — not by an umpire or a league official, but by a …

BROOKLYN — A 26-year-old woman was targeted in a disturbing incident inside a Brooklyn Target on Wednesday evening, according to police. The woman was shopping at the store located at …

ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK, N.J. — A waterspout that formed offshore Tuesday morning came ashore near the southern end of Island Beach State Park, the National Weather Service confirmed, classifying …

TRENTON, N.J. — Fewer than 250 spawning Atlantic sturgeon remain in the Delaware River, putting one of the region’s most ancient and genetically distinct fish populations on the brink of …

TRENTON, N.J. — In the mid-1980s, New Jersey unveiled a strange new figure meant to boost its image: a giant, round mascot named Perfy. Perfy was uncovered again this week …

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey League of Conservation Voters criticized the results of the latest PJM Interconnection capacity auction on Thursday, claiming the grid operator’s pricing structure is contributing …

QUEENS, N.Y. — A man made off with just $37 after passing a demand note to a teller during a bank robbery Thursday afternoon in Sunnyside, police said. The incident …

CORTLAND, N.Y. — A Fulton woman was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of her mother after an eight-day trial in Cortland County and has been sentenced to 25 …

SAN ANTONIO — A Texas man was taken into custody Sunday after allegedly admitting to killing his wife and leaving her body to decompose on their property for over a …

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — A 20-year-old New Rochelle man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for a violent sexual assault, along with acts of physical abuse and animal …

Never mind the bans on plastic straws and plastic bags in New Jersey, but things are getting ridiculous when Amazon won’t even ship toys to New Jersey for fear of …

WAYNE, N.J. — A New Jersey delivery driver had a close call in Wayne last week when a bolt of lightning struck just feet away as he approached a customer’s …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – In the quiet community of Brick Township, a unique dwelling known as the ‘Midget House’ has caught the attention of locals and tourists alike for years. …

WAYNE TOWNSHIP, OHIO — A Clermont County man has been indicted following a July 11 road rage episode that escalated into a home invasion and assault, according to the Clermont …

Toms River’s strange past: ghosts, buried treasure, and a burning town TOMS RIVER, N.J. — With its deep roots and storied past, Toms River stands as one of New Jersey’s …

JASPER COUNTY, Miss. – A Mississippi man with a lengthy criminal record is facing a manslaughter charge after authorities say he killed his 17-year-old nephew and left the teen’s body …

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A Memphis woman is facing criminal charges after police discovered her daughter’s decomposed body inside a hotel room where the two had been staying, authorities said. Kimberly …

PITTSBURGH – A Pennsylvania naturist group held its annual “Balls Out Bowling” event Saturday, bringing back the clothing-optional gathering to a Pittsburgh-area bowling alley. The Pittsburgh Area Naturalists hosted the …

CARO, Mich. – A Tuscola County man’s backup lottery ticket turned out to be a half-million-dollar winner after his first choice was sold out at a Caro gas station. The …

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – State environmental officials are investigating reports of a large feline roaming within city limits after a Rochester homeowner’s security camera recorded what appears to be a mountain …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey may be small in size, but it’s packed with bizarre trivia, historical firsts, and claims to fame that set it apart from the rest of …