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August 4, 2026

Scooter vanishes in five minutes outside Newark store

Lucky Powerball ticket sold at neighborhood Queens shop

Corona retailer sold a $50K-winning ticket in Monday’s drawing CORONA, N.Y. — A Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a neighborhood convenience store in Queens for the Monday, Aug. 3 drawing.…

Three juveniles charged in killing of 15-year-old Columbus boy

Unresponsive man found fatally stabbed in Baltimore

Ohio man wins $100K after trusting his scratch-off gut

AMHERST, OH — A lucky stop at his regular lottery retailer paid off big for an Amherst man who won $100,000 on the Ohio Lottery’s $300,000,000 Extreme Cash scratch-off game. The winner…

Teen shot in car on Baltimore street

BALTIMORE, MD — A 16-year-old male was shot in the leg Tuesday morning while sitting in the backseat of a vehicle in the 500 block of West Preston Street, according to police.…

Two gang members sentenced to decades in prison for murder of 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson

WASHINGTON — Two members of the Wellington Park gang were sentenced Friday for the 2018 shooting death of 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson, who was killed by stray gunfire while sitting outside her home…

Man wins $150K from scratch at Mentor 7-Eleven

MENTOR, OH — A local man struck it big with a $150,000 prize playing the Ohio Lottery’s Monopoly Bonus Spectacular 50X scratch-off game. The winning ticket was purchased at 7-Eleven #36234, located…

Retiree wins $40K on Keno might spring for a new car

ROSEDALE, MD — A retired police officer from Dundalk walked away with a $40,000 prize after hitting all eight numbers in a Keno game played at a Rosedale gas station — and…

NJ man charged after string of vehicle thefts in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, NJ — An Elizabeth man has been arrested and charged in connection with a string of car burglaries that took place in the early hours of June 29 in the Atlantic…

$50K lottery ticket sold at Temple Hills 7-Eleven

TEMPLE HILLS, MD — A Bonus Match 5 player is holding a $50,000 winning ticket from Tuesday night’s drawing after purchasing it at a 7-Eleven store in Prince George’s County. The ticket,…

DC duo nabbed in armed ATM kidnapping case

WASHINGTON, DC — Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with a violent armed kidnapping that took place in Northeast in May, during which the victim was assaulted, abducted, and…

Randallstown woman pockets $50K, hits the seas

BALTIMORE, MD — A Randallstown woman has a little extra cash to pack for her upcoming cruise after scoring a $50,000 top prize in the Maryland Lottery’s Bonus Match 5 game. The…

No injuries, but bullets flew — DC police ask for help ID’ing shooters

WASHINGTON, DC — Gunfire rang out in Southeast early Saturday morning, and now investigators are asking for help identifying suspects captured on surveillance footage near the scene. The incident occurred at approximately…

Deli feeds 62K seniors a year — thanks to the lottery

BLOOMING GROVE TOWNSHIP, PA — A deli tucked away in Pike County has quietly become a lifeline for hundreds of seniors, preparing and delivering more than 62,000 meals annually — and it’s…

Police handcuffs and criminal fingerprints card

DC father charged after boy, 5, found dead in apartment

WASHINGTON, DC — A man arrested in connection with the October death of his 5-year-old son is now facing a first-degree murder charge following a months-long investigation and Grand Jury proceedings. Emergency…

DC man charged with murder in fatal shooting of 3-year-old girl

WASHINGTON — A 24-year-old man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder while armed in connection with the shooting death of a three-year-old girl in Southeast D.C. earlier this month, federal…

Mystery men wanted in East Baltimore shooting

BALTIMORE, MD — A quiet stretch of Aisquith Street turned into a crime scene Saturday evening after a 40-year-old man was shot in East Baltimore, and investigators are now asking for help…

Sherrill criticizes Jack Ciattarelli’s ties to Trump in union speech

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Rep. Mikie Sherrill criticized Republican Jack Ciattarelli on Tuesday during remarks to the New Jersey Building and Construction Trades Council, citing his alignment with President Donald Trump and…

5 Animals in New Jersey That Have Gone Extinct

New Jersey, known for its diverse ecosystems ranging from coastal marshes to dense forests, was once home to a variety of wildlife that no longer roams its landscapes. Over the past few…

Gas station, casino strike gold with TAKE 5 winners

ALBANY, NY — Three players won top prizes in the New York Lottery’s TAKE 5 Midday drawing on Monday, with winning tickets sold in both Franklin Square and Jamaica. One ticket worth…

Perkins is Making a New Jersey Comeback with 46 New Franchise Locations

FORT MONMOUTH, N.J. — Perkins American Food Co. is launching into its new fiscal year with major expansion plans in New Jersey, announcing that all 46 available franchise units for its new…

Celebrate National Hot Dog Day with Some of these New Jersey Classics

Happy National Hot Dog Day! July 16, 2025, is the perfect day to sink your teeth into one of America’s most iconic foods, and New Jersey is a hot dog haven with…

Donut making process. Dough of the doughnuts are being fried and transported on a conveyor belt

Krispy Kreme celebrates 88th birthday with 88-cent dozens at New Jersey locations this Friday

NEWARK, N.J. — Krispy Kreme fans in New Jersey can score a sweet deal this Friday, July 18, as the doughnut chain marks its 88th anniversary with a special offer: an Original…