Top 20 Problems Facing New Jersey in 2026: A Deep Dive into the State’s Biggest Challenges
New Jersey ranks among the wealthiest states in America by median household income, but it also consistently ranks among the most expensive places to live. High taxes, soaring housing costs, aging infrastructure,…
Newburgh player scores big payday in Powerball drawing
Newburgh store sells $50K Powerball winning ticket NEWBURGH, NY — A Powerball ticket worth $50,000 has been sold in Newburgh after matching enough numbers in Wednesday night’s drawing to claim the game’s…
Mercer County player lands historic $3.4M lottery win
Record $3.4M Jersey Cash 5 jackpot ticket sold at Trenton market TRENTON, NJ — A New Jersey Lottery player in Mercer County has won a record-setting $3,402,434 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot after…
New Kensington Man Charged With Murder in 2023 Shooting Death of Troy Vickers Jr.
NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. — A New Kensington man has been charged with criminal homicide in connection with the 2023 shooting death of Troy Vickers Jr., Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole W. Ziccarelli…
Deputies Rescue Injured Hawk During Wildlife Call in Dutchess County
DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. — A routine wildlife call turned into a successful rescue for deputies with the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday afternoon. According to the sheriff’s office, Deputies Santo and…
Newark Public Schools Spend $44k on “Staff Fun Day” as Over 100 Other Districts Paying for it Face Financial Cliff
NJ Lawmaker Slams $44K Newark School “Staff Fun Day” as Districts Lose State Aid TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey lawmaker is criticizing the state’s school funding priorities after reports that Newark…
It’s Reckless and Irresponsible: Toms River Mayor Says Council’s Rejection of Favorable Fair Share Housing Deal Will Roll Out Red Carpet for Developers
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick had achieved what few other mayors and towns in New Jersey have been able to do in his fight against the state the…
Convenience store ticket turns into $50K Powerball payday
Middletown convenience store sells $50K Powerball winning ticket MIDDLETOWN, CT — A Connecticut Lottery player matched enough numbers in the Powerball drawing to secure a $50,000 prize after purchasing a ticket at…
255 pounds of marijuana found during Delaware drug probe
Drug raid at Dover smoke shop uncovers 255 pounds of marijuana and leads to three arrests DOVER, DE — A months-long drug investigation targeting a Dover smoke shop and a Magnolia gas…
Towson bus incident sends students for precautionary medical checks
Pepper spray incident on Baltimore County school bus sends 14 students to hospitals TOWSON, MD — A morning school bus ride in Baltimore County was disrupted Wednesday after pepper spray was discharged…
Farmingdale man indicted in drunk driving crash that killed Army veteran
Driver indicted after head on crash kills 63-year-old veteran MELVILLE, NY — A Farmingdale man has been indicted on aggravated vehicular homicide and other charges after prosecutors say he drove drunk during…
Amherst man busted after gun spotted in car during Buffalo call
Amherst man charged after handgun found during Buffalo gun call BUFFALO, NY — A report of men gathering around a vehicle with firearms led to an arrest Monday evening after officers responding…
Queens gunman sought after deadly early morning shooting
Suspect wanted in fatal Jamaica Avenue shooting in Queens QUEENS, NY — A man is being sought in connection with a fatal shooting inside a Jamaica Avenue location in Queens that left…
Connecticut Sunoco sells winning scratch-off ticket
Old Saybrook store sells $10K winning 10X Cash scratch-off ticket OLD SAYBROOK, CT — A Connecticut Lottery player scored a $10,000 prize after purchasing a winning 10X Cash 18th Edition scratch-off ticket…
Two killed as flames rip through Havre de Grace home
Two adults killed in early morning house fire in Harford County HAVRE DE GRACE, MD — A fast-moving house fire in Harford County early Wednesday morning left two adults dead while a…
Deadly Jamaica Avenue shooting sparks manhunt in Queens
Suspect wanted in fatal Jamaica Avenue shooting in Queens QUEENS, NY — A man is being sought in connection with a fatal shooting inside a Jamaica Avenue location in Queens that left…
Man lying in alley fatally struck by SUV in Southeast DC
Pedestrian struck and killed in Southeast DC alley crash Monday evening WASHINGTON, DC — A man who was lying in an alley in Southeast DC was fatally struck by a vehicle Monday…
Mystery woman sought by Hamilton Township police
Hamilton police seek help identifying woman in ongoing investigation HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ — A woman captured in surveillance images is now the focus of an investigation as Hamilton Township police ask the…
Baltimore man charged with attempted murder in Herbert Street shooting
Man arrested months after Western District shooting BALTIMORE, MD — A Baltimore man has been arrested months after a shooting in the city’s Western District left a victim wounded in the leg,…
Fuel station in Orange sells $100K Connecticut Lottery ticket
Orange store sells $100K winning Cash5 ticket to West Haven player ORANGE, CT — A Connecticut Lottery player from West Haven matched all five numbers in the Cash5 drawing Tuesday night, turning…
Fugitive alert issued for Somerville man with assault warrant
Somerset County prosecutors name Somerville man fugitive of the month SOMERVILLE, NJ — A Somerset County man wanted on assault and weapons charges has been named the Prosecutor’s Office Fugitive of the…
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