Wall Township Cancels Firecracker 5 Race After Storm Brings Down Large Trees
Wall Township, NJ – The Wall Township Police Department announced that the annual Firecracker 5 race scheduled for Saturday has been canceled after severe thunderstorms brought down two large trees overnight. Police…
Two Illegals Arrested in Violent Carjacking Case in Howell Township
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A late-night carjacking that left a taxi driver slashed in the face has led to the arrests of several suspects, including multiple foreign nationals now facing both criminal…
New Jersey GOP leader backs bill banning police, ICE agents from wearing masks in public
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey Senate Republican and former assembly leader from 2012-2021, Jon Bramnick announced Tuesday that he will join legislation prohibiting law enforcement and immigration officers from wearing masks or…
Judge rejects Ecuadorian migrant’s bid for release from New Jersey detention
TRENTON, N.J. – A federal judge has denied a habeas corpus petition filed by an Ecuadorian man challenging his continued immigration detention in New Jersey, ruling that his confinement is lawful under…
NJ commute plagued with crashes and bridge delays Tuesday morning
Newark, NJ – Drivers across New Jersey faced a difficult Tuesday morning commute as crashes, a disabled tractor trailer, and a water main break combined with heavy volume to slow travel on…
‘Affordable for who?’ Affordability Gov. Mikie Sherrill blasted over $100K-a-plate gala
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Governor Mikie Sherrill’s message of “affordability” is drawing sharp criticism after reports surfaced that her inaugural festivities included a private dinner charging up to $100,000 per plate —…
Wall cops bust pair with crack and oxy in Route 71 stop
Crack cocaine traffic stop leads to drug arrests in Wall Township Wall Township, NJ – A routine motor vehicle stop in Wall Township led to the arrest of two men on drug…
New Jersey Group Offers Ex-Cons Second Chance as Commercial Truck Drivers
NEWARK, N.J. – A New Jersey reentry organization is expanding efforts to retrain formerly incarcerated individuals and veterans as commercial truck drivers, backed by a $300,000 investment aimed at easing a growing…
NJ teen accused of firing shots moments after man is killed
Asbury Park man indicted on attempted murder and weapons charges Freehold, NJ – A late-night burst of gunfire on a city street has now led to a sweeping indictment against an 18-year-old…
Monmouth County Promotes 2026 Free Tire Pick-Up Program to Combat Mosquitoes
FREEHOLD, NJ — The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is urging residents to participate in the county’s 2026 Tire Pick-Up Program, a free seasonal service aimed at reducing mosquito populations by…
Mystery Ocean County College alum questioned in DOJ probe into Jeffrey Epstein’s jail death
NEW YORK — A previously unidentified former Ocean County College student and Navy veteran was questioned by federal investigators as part of the Justice Department’s internal probe into the 2019 death of…
Senator Amato Calls for Doubling New Jersey’s Veterans’ Tax Relief
TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey Legislature seeks to provide expanded financial relief to veterans by doubling their state income tax deduction from $6,000 to $12,000. The Democrat…
Crashes, delays and closures slow New Jersey’s Friday morning commute
TRENTON, N.J. – The Friday morning rush across New Jersey brought a mix of crashes, downed infrastructure, and heavy delays stretching from North Jersey to the shore, causing significant slowdowns for commuters…
Community rallies to find missing kitten Norman in Asbury Park
ASBURY PARK, N.J. – When Jenny Olsen’s kitten Norman slipped out of her home five months ago, the family feared the worst. The 9-month-old cat, rescued at just two weeks old and…
Chipotle brings back fan-favorite chicken al pastor for limited time this February
HOWELL, NJ – One of Chipotle’s most requested menu items is making a fiery comeback. The fast-casual chain announced that Chicken al Pastor — the smoky, sweet, and spicy fan favorite —…
Alex Pretti Would Have Been a Criminal in New Jersey, But Former AG Platkin Calls Him a Hero
TRENTON, NJ – A heated online exchange erupted this week after former New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin’s comments on the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti drew sharp criticism over the state’s…
Illegal immigrant with criminal record targets school bus full of children with baseball sized rocks
TRENTON, NJ – A Mexican national living in the United States illegally has been accused of throwing a baseball-sized rock through the window of a moving school bus on the New Jersey…
Millstone commercial tract hits market for more warehouse development along Route 33
MILLSTONE, N.J. – A major Route 33 land listing in Millstone Township is offering developers nearly a dozen acres of prime commercial property with potential for retail, office, or warehousing use. The…
Cops nab suspects with heroin crack and morphine in Wall
Wall Township police arrest 10 during busy week of traffic stops and drug busts Wall Township, NJ – A series of arrests in Wall Township from January 19 to January 25 included…
Ocean Township officials urge caution as freezing temperatures follow major snowfall
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Township officials say road conditions are steadily improving after crews spent the day plowing and salting streets, but dropping temperatures overnight are expected to create icy hazards for…
Brick Township Public Schools Closed Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, Due to Weather
BRICK, NJ – The Brick Township Public School District announced that all schools will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, due to inclement weather. District officials said the early notification is…