New Jersey Lottery jackpot lands in Bergen County
Winning Casting for Cash ticket sold at Fort Lee Acme FORT LEE, NJ — A New Jersey Lottery player is holding a Fast Play progressive jackpot-winning ticket worth $50,735 after purchasing it…
Fourth of July Blackouts Leave More Than 1.1 Million U.S. Customers Without Power as PJM Issues Alert
Trenton, NJ – As Americans celebrate the nation’s 250th Independence Day, more than 1.1 million utility customers across the United States are without electricity after severe thunderstorms and extreme heat battered much…
DOJ Says “Big Egg” Price Manipulation Hurt Consumers Nationwide, Including New Jersey
Trenton, NJ – The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit accusing three of the nation’s largest egg producers of coordinating bidding practices that allegedly drove up egg prices…
Paterson Mayor Condemns Residents’ Use of Fire Hydrants as Heat Index Soars Above 110 Degrees
Paterson, NJ – Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh is criticizing residents who illegally opened fire hydrants during Friday’s extreme heat, saying the practice created unnecessary public safety concerns and disrupted water service to…
NJ TRANSIT Service Still Disrupted After Severe Storms Damage Rail Infrastructure
Newark, NJ – NJ TRANSIT continues to repair storm-damaged rail infrastructure Saturday, leaving service suspended on several major commuter rail lines following powerful thunderstorms that swept across New Jersey Friday night. The…
Truck Driver Who Killed Pennsylvania Trooper Was Haitian National Who Illegally Entered U.S.
Cass Township, PA — A Haitian national charged in the death of Pennsylvania State Trooper Michael Pahira was in the United States illegally at the time of the crash, according to the…
American Cruise Ship Full of Gay Man Banned from Docking in Turkey
Athens, Greece – An Atlantis Events charter cruise carrying approximately 2,700 passengers has been forced to bypass two scheduled stops in Turkey after the company said Turkish authorities informed organizers the ship…
New Jersey Weather: Scorching Fourth of July Heat to Give Way to Storms, Cooler Temperatures
Mount Holly, NJ – New Jersey residents will endure another day of dangerous heat and humidity on Independence Day before a round of showers and thunderstorms brings cooler temperatures beginning Sunday. The…
Two Friday Fires in Lakewood at Ocean County Park, Recycling Facility
Lakewood, NJ – Firefighters battled an overnight forest fire in Ocean County Park in Lakewood, bringing the blaze under control after crews responded during the overnight hours. Officials have not released the…
More Than 150,000 JCP&L Customers Across New Jersey Remain Without Power After Severe Storms
Holmdel, NJ – More than 150,000 Jersey Central Power & Light customers across New Jersey remained without electricity Saturday morning after strong thunderstorms brought damaging winds, heavy rain, and downed trees and…
Monroe Township Storm Recovery Continues as Crews Clear Roads, Restore Power After Severe Thunderstorm
Nearly 300 customers remain without power as multiple roads stay closed and officials open the police department lobby as a cooling center during continued extreme heat. Monroe Township, NJ – Cleanup efforts…
Search Underway for Missing 16-Year-Old Nichole Bell, Last Seen Leaving Woodbury Home
Woodbury City police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 16-year-old who may have traveled to Atlantic City. Woodbury, NJ – The Woodbury City Police Department is asking for the…
East Brunswick Police Joke: Don’t Call 911 for Fireworks Unless It’s a Real Emergency
The East Brunswick Police Department used humor ahead of the Fourth of July to remind residents that emergency dispatchers should only be called for genuine emergencies. East Brunswick, NJ – As fireworks…
Parsippany Residents Told Not to Call 911 About Power Outages After Severe Storm
Police urged residents to report outages directly to Jersey Central Power & Light as crews worked to restore electricity following Friday night’s damaging thunderstorms. Parsippany, NJ – The Parsippany Police Department is…
Watchung Police Warn of Downed Trees, Power Lines After Severe Storm Sweeps Through Borough
Residents are being urged to stay away from downed trees and power lines as cleanup continues following Friday night’s severe thunderstorms. Watchung, NJ – The Watchung Police Department is warning residents to…
Wildwood Man Airlifted After E-Bike Crashes Into Parked Vehicle in Wildwood Crest
A 25-year-old Wildwood man was flown to a trauma center after his electric bicycle struck a legally parked vehicle Wednesday night in Wildwood Crest. Wildwood Crest, NJ – A 25-year-old Wildwood resident…
Three Indicted in Armed Rochelle Park Home Invasion After Investigation Uncovers Alleged Fraud Operation
A months-long investigation into a violent home invasion in Rochelle Park led to charges against three armed robbery suspects and uncovered an alleged credit card fraud and identity theft scheme involving two…
New Jersey Heat Wave Peaks Friday as Temperatures Soar Above 100, Relief Arrives This Weekend
Dangerous heat will continue across parts of New Jersey through Saturday, but cooler temperatures and increasing chances of showers and thunderstorms are expected by Sunday. Mount Holly, NJ – The worst of…
New Jersey Veteran Shot and Killed in Florida Walmart Parking Lot Dispute
A retired U.S. Army staff sergeant from New Jersey was shot and killed during a confrontation over a parking space outside a Florida Walmart, and authorities continue to investigate the woman’s claim…
Hochul Irate After Trump Denies New York Disaster Aid for Winter Snow
Trump Denies New York Disaster Aid After Historic Blizzard, Hochul Vows to Keep Fighting Gov. Kathy Hochul criticized President Donald Trump after his administration denied New York’s request for a major disaster…
Former Ocean County Commissioner Ginny Haines Turns 80 After Life on Public Payroll
Virginia “Ginny” Haines marks her 80th birthday after a career spanning the New Jersey Legislature, the New Jersey Lottery, the Republican National Committee, and Ocean County government. Toms River, NJ – Ocean…
