Trenton man admits to killing 9-year-old girl during shooting tied to Facebook dispute

Trenton, NJ – A New Jersey man has admitted he fatally shot a 9-year-old girl playing outside her home after opening fire at an intended target during a dispute that began on…

20-year-old killed, child among 3 injured in Paterson shooting near backyard birthday party

Paterson, NJ – A 20-year-old man was killed and three others—including a child—were wounded when gunfire erupted near a backyard birthday party in Paterson on Saturday evening, and no arrests have been…

Reese’s real chocolate return by 2027 sparks strong reaction from New Jersey fans

Trenton, NJ – Hershey’s plan to restore real chocolate in all Reese’s products by 2027 is drawing strong reactions from New Jersey fans, where the candy remains one of the state’s top…

Local Wegmans grocery run turns into $1.45M payday in NJ

Single ticket lands $1.45M jackpot in Middlesex County lottery win Woodbridge, NJ — A New Jersey Lottery player is holding a $1,459,039 jackpot-winning ticket after matching all five numbers in the latest…

20-year-old Florida man killed after chain-reaction crash on I-64 in Hampton

Hampton, VA – A 20-year-old man died after exiting his car during a late-night chain-reaction crash on Interstate 64 in Hampton, where he and his vehicle were struck again moments later, according…

New Jersey Monday Morning Traffic Report: GWB 45 Minute Delay, Trains Backed Up

Crashes, Signal Failure Snarl NJ Commute as Tunnel, Bridge Delays Hit 45 Minutes NEWARK, N.J. — A series of crashes, lane closures, and a malfunctioning traffic signal are choking New Jersey’s Monday…

Disabled Train Near Secaucus Triggers 30-Minute NJ Transit Delays Into Penn Station

SECAUCUS, N.J. — A disabled train near Secaucus is causing up to 30-minute delays on NJ Transit rail lines into and out of Penn Station New York early Monday, according to NJ…

Mikie Sherrill Cancels Massive World Cup Watch Party at Liberty State Park; Allocates $5 Million for Neighborhood Parties

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — New Jersey officials canceled the planned Liberty State Park World Cup fan fest on February 19, 2026, replacing the weeks-long mega event with a $5 million push for…

New Jersey is America’s Least Free State: Understanding the Numbers Behind This Week’s Fox News Report

Trenton, NJ — Once considered a tax-friendly state that helped fuel its postwar economic rise, New Jersey now ranks 47th in overall freedom nationwide, with new analysis highlighted by Fox News showing…

Texas manhunt underway after pregnant Houston woman found dead near bayou

HOUSTON, TX – A 23-year-old pregnant woman who vanished earlier this month was found dead near a bayou in southwest Houston, and police are now searching for the father of her unborn…

Federal Judge Orders Bond Hearing for Ukrainian Man Held in NJ ICE Facility

NEWARK, N.J. — A Ukrainian national detained for more than 10 months at a New Jersey immigration facility will receive a bond hearing after a federal judge found his continued detention may…

ICE Greeted Mexican Sex Trafficker at Prison After Release in New Jersey and Sent Him Back to Mexico

Newark, NJ — A Mexican national who served five years in federal prison for interstate prostitution was deported April 17 and is now wanted in Mexico on allegations of human trafficking and…

Five Migrant Murderers Removed from the Streets of Boston by ICE

Burlington, MA — Five foreign nationals wanted on homicide charges in their home countries were arrested across New England over the past month, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Boston field office announced,…

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Bowie 18-Year-Old Charged in Armed Carjacking, Linked to Earlier Shooting in Prince George’s County

BOWIE, Md. — An 18-year-old suspect now faces multiple felony charges after Prince George’s County police say he carried out an armed carjacking and later led officers on a chase that ended…

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New Jersey Freeze Warning: Frost and Cold Weather Alert Issued Through Tuesday

MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — Temperatures could plunge as low as 26 degrees across much of New Jersey late Monday into Tuesday, prompting a National Weather Service freeze watch that puts crops, gardens,…

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Troopers Join Special Olympics Basketball Competition in Central Square, Celebrating Athletes and Community

CENTRAL SQUARE, N.Y. — Dozens of Special Olympics athletes brought energy and determination to a regional basketball skills competition at Central Square Middle School, where New York State Police Troop D joined…

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New Jersey Officials Warn 4/20 Drivers: Drug-Impaired Crashes Linked to 26% of Serious Cases

SOMERVILLE, N.J. — New Jersey law enforcement is ramping up enforcement ahead of April 20, warning that drug-impaired driving—linked to 26% of serious or fatal crashes in a federal study—puts lives at…

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Rescuers Airlift 72-Year-Old Boater After Running Aground in Somerset County Wildlife Area

SOMERSET COUNTY, Md. — A 72-year-old boater was airlifted to a hospital after running aground and exhausting his oxygen supply in a remote wildlife area near Fishing Creek, authorities said. Maryland Natural…

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New Jersey is the only FIFA host price gouging soccer fans during the World Cup and it will have ‘chilling effect’ on attendance

FIFA Warns $150 NJ Transit Fares to MetLife Could Hurt 2026 World Cup Attendance in East Rutherford Friday East Rutherford, NJ — FIFA officials warned Friday that $150 round-trip train fares to…

Twin Brothers Sentenced in Sunset Park Lobby Killing Linked to Rikers Island Gang Plot

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A 21-year-old man’s fatal shooting inside a Sunset Park apartment building has led to lengthy prison sentences for twin brothers, prosecutors say, after a gang alliance formed on Rikers…

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