Lawmakers push to add sickle cell anemia to New Jersey’s medical cannabis program

TRENTON, NJ – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly aims to expand access to medical cannabis for patients living with sickle cell anemia. Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson and Assemblyman William…

Family of landscaper killed inside Woodchipper at New Jersey cemetery files lawsuit

Tragic woodchipper accident leads to lawsuit in New Jersey cemetery Flemington, NJ A landscaper died after being pulled into a woodchipper known as the "Intimidator" at Saint Magdalen Cemetery. Eonias Mateo-Perez, 22,…

Veteran prosecutor Brian Shevlin named deputy first assistant in Mercer County

TRENTON, NJ – A seasoned New Jersey prosecutor with more than two decades of experience has been appointed to a top leadership role in the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office. Brian Shevlin was…

New York man charged after deadly hit-and-run on Interstate 78

READINGTON TWP., NJ – A New York man has been charged in connection with a fatal roadside crash that killed a Louisiana pedestrian along Interstate 78 last week, authorities announced Tuesday. Antoni…

Woman charged after fentanyl overdose kills man in Annandale

Passaic County woman charged in fatal fentanyl overdose in Hunterdon County Annandale, NJ — A 28-year-old woman from Paterson is facing a first-degree charge of strict liability for drug-induced death after a…

Powerball pays out big in NJ with $1M and $150K wins

Two New Jersey Powerball players win $1 million as jackpot climbs to $1.3 billion TRENTON, NJ – Two Powerball tickets sold in New Jersey each hit for $1 million in Monday night’s…

Over 40 animals seized from New Jersey home in animal cruelty investigation

Annandale, NJ — Authorities removed 45 animals from a residence on Sidney Road in Annandale this week as part of an ongoing investigation into suspected animal cruelty, the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office…

The spotted lanternfly (*Lycorma delicatula*) first arrived in the United States in 2014, hitching a ride from China to Pennsylvania.

These Foreign Invaders are Ruining New Jersey and Here’s How You Can Stop Them

They’re Here: Spotted Lanternflies Invade New Jersey – Here’s What You Need to Know and How to Stop Them TRENTON, NJ – They’re back, and they’re everywhere. The spotted lanternfly, an invasive…

NJ woman sentenced to 20 years for fatal stabbing of 66-year-old man inside shared home

RARITAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 45-year-old woman who admitted to stabbing a man to death inside their Raritan Township home has been sentenced to 20 years in state prison under a plea…

Second earthquake of August rattles New Jersey

HILLSDALE, NJ – Northern New Jersey recorded its second earthquake of the month Tuesday afternoon when a small 0.4 magnitude tremor struck about 2 kilometers southwest of Hillsdale. The U.S. Geological Survey…

Jealousy suspected in New Jersey double murder-suicide involving state trooper

Franklin Township, NJ – A New Jersey State Police sergeant first class is believed to have fatally shot his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend before taking his own life, according to the…

Man and woman found shot dead in New Jersey home in suspected double homicide

Two people were found dead with apparent gunshot wounds inside a Franklin Township residence Saturday afternoon in what investigators are calling a targeted double homicide. Hunterdon County officials identified the victims as…

Morris County Update: Two Earthquakes Shake North Jersey as Chris Christie Travels to Trenton

RANDOLPH, N.J. — Here’s today’s Morris County breakdown. Two minor earthquakes struck Morris County within 24 hours on Monday, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey. The event happened the same…

Andy Kim blasts Republican-backed bill during solar site visit in Pittstown

PITTSTOWN, N.J. — U.S. Senator Andy Kim criticized recent Republican-led legislation during a visit to solar panel installations in Hunterdon County, warning it could threaten jobs and New Jersey’s competitive edge in…

Road flooded - Use Caution, police advise alternate routes.

Another Flood Watch as Severe Storms Kick Off Another Rainy Weekend in New Jersey

MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for large portions of New Jersey, warning that heavy rainfall and thunderstorms forecast for Wednesday evening could lead to…

Phil Murphy Just Ended Taxpayer Subsidies for Declining Newspaper Industry

In a decisive move that reflects the realities of a rapidly evolving media landscape, New Jersey has taken a historic step by ending the long-standing requirement for taxpayer-funded public notice subsidies to…

New Jersey could soon have an official state nut

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A new bill in the state legislature would name an official state nut, if passed. New Jersey has entered the growing multi-billion-dollar global hazelnut industry, becoming the first…

Connecticut man charged with kidnapping Uber driver to traffic 130 pounds of marijuana into New Jersey

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 27-year-old man from Manchester, Connecticut, has been arrested and charged with kidnapping and drug trafficking after allegedly forcing an Uber driver to transport him across state lines…

Trumpquake: Bedminster Rattled by 1.9 Earthquake as New Jersey Seismic Action Continues

BEDMINSTER, N.J. — A 1.9 magnitude earthquake rattled Bedminster last week, continuing a recent uptick in seismic activity in North Jersey that began after a larger tremor last year near Tewksbury. The…

Flood watch in effect for parts of Jersey through Saturday morning

TRENTON, N.J. — A flood watch has been issued across large portions of New Jersey from Friday evening through Saturday morning as forecasters warn of heavy rain capable of producing flash flooding…

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