Trenton man arrested with stolen machine pistol police say
Officers allege suspect carried Glock fitted with conversion device and stolen from Pennsylvania TRENTON, NJ — A patrol through Trenton’s Unity Square Park led officers to a 23-year-old man who allegedly fled…
Found: Young woman missing after visit to Trenton riverfront
Missing 19-year-old last seen at Trenton riverfront sparks searchUPDATE: The missing girl has since been found, according to family members. Trenton, NJ — A 19-year-old woman was reported missing after she was…
Mikie Sherrill Promised Us She Would Freeze Electric Rates, But New Jersey Energy Costs Will Continue to Rise
NJ Residents Face Higher Electric Bills Despite Sherrill’s Rate Freeze Pledge Trenton, NJ — New Jersey residents are likely to see rising electricity costs in 2026 and beyond, despite public claims that…
Man accused of spitting on officers after stolen SUV arrest in Cranford
Suspect accused of spitting on officers during custody Cranford, NJ — A late-night investigation into a stolen vehicle escalated into a violent confrontation, leaving an officer injured and a suspect facing multiple…
NJ GOP Senators Urge Sherrill to Restore School Aid Before Budget Deadline, Warn of Cuts and Tax Hikes
Trenton, NJ — Two Republican state senators are pressing Gov. Mikie Sherrill to reverse proposed limits on school funding, warning that districts across New Jersey are already cutting programs and raising property…
Jackson Township Inspector Dies After SUV Crashes Into Tree in Ocean County
Jackson Township, NJ — A township building inspector died Thursday afternoon after his SUV veered off a local roadway and struck a tree, prompting an emergency response where CPR was already underway…
Toms River Schools Approve $306M Budget, Superintendent’s 35% Raise to $308K as Taxes Rise
Toms River, NJ — A school district that warned it was nearing financial collapse last year has now approved a $306 million budget and a new contract that will raise its superintendent’s…
New Jersey Asphalt Contractor Sues State Over DEI Hiring Quotas and Union Mandates, Warns of Higher Project Costs
Wall, NJ — A New Jersey construction company that builds highways and public infrastructure is suing state agencies, arguing that hiring quotas and union requirements tied to public contracts are driving up…
New Jersey Taxpayer Funded Advocacy Groups Under Fire: Accused of Helping Undocumented Migrants Evade ICE, Deportation
Newark, NJ — A New Jersey-based advocacy group is under renewed scrutiny after promoting guidance that helps immigrants understand their legal rights during federal enforcement actions, as tensions rise over immigration policy…
DOJ Sues New Jersey Over In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students, Seeks to Block Benefits
Trenton, NJ — A new federal lawsuit filed Thursday targets New Jersey’s policy allowing undocumented students to pay in-state college tuition, with the U.S. Department of Justice arguing the law unlawfully disadvantages…
Gov. Mikie Sherrill Says Redistricting New Jersey is On the Table to Eliminate Republican Seats in Congress
Trenton, NJ — The balance of political power in New Jersey’s congressional delegation could face renewed pressure as Governor Mikie Sherrill says she is willing to consider redistricting, while questions circulate about…
Man Caught on Video Stealing Wallet from Car on Isabella Avenue in Newark
Newark, NJ — A man captured on surveillance video taking a wallet from a parked vehicle in Newark is now the focus of a public search, after the theft unfolded Tuesday morning…
Jackson Township Employee Killed After Car Slams Into Tree in Jackson
Jackson, NJ — A Jackson Township employee died Thursday afternoon after their vehicle crashed into a tree, marking another fatal collision in a community already grappling with a surge in roadway deaths.…
Englewood Man Accused of Punching Car Wash Worker Surrenders in South Hackensack, Held in Jail
South Hackensack, NJ — A 47-year-old car wash employee was punched in the face during a dispute over a $7 wash fee, and the man accused of the assault has now surrendered…
New Jersey man thought he was setting up date with child, but it was a cop and he got arrested, police say
Closter, NJ — A 58-year-old Bergen County man faces criminal charges following an undercover investigation into alleged online communications with someone he believed to be a minor, authorities announced Thursday. The case…
Jeopardy Champion Jamie Ding Criticizes ICE, Trump After 31-Game Streak, Draws Praise From Cory Booker
Trenton, NJ — Fresh off a 31-game winning streak on Jeopardy!, New Jersey state employee Jamie Ding is drawing national attention not just for his run, but for pointed criticism of federal…
NJ PBS to Shut Down After State and Federal Public Funding Pulled: Can’t Operate Without Taxpayer Funding
Trenton, NJ — New Jersey’s only statewide public television network will shut down in June after losing both state and federal funding, ending a 15-year run that already operated on a fraction…
AOC Suggests U.S. ‘May Have Already Had a Gay President’ During Interview Exchange
Washington, D.C. — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sparked conversation this week after suggesting the United States may have already had a gay president, despite no commander-in-chief ever publicly identifying as such. The New…
After ‘No Kings’ Rhetoric, NJ Gov. Sherrill Meets and Praises British Royalty
Washington, D.C. — After months of invoking America’s rejection of monarchy on the campaign trail, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill met this week with the King and Queen of England during a…
Sanitation worker critically injured after being pinned in crash in Parsippany
Crash slams into garbage truck leaving worker trapped Parsippany, NJ — A morning trash pickup turned into a serious crash scene when a sanitation worker was struck and pinned between vehicles, suffering…
Update: Prosecutor Releases Statement on South Toms River Officer-Involved Shooting
Officer-Involved Shooting in South Toms River Leaves One Injured, Investigation Underway South Toms River, NJ — A person was injured in a police-involved shooting Tuesday night in South Toms River, prompting an…
