Lottery frenzy erupts as 18 New Jersey players cash in huge Powerball prizes

Powerball madness explodes as Jersey players cash in million dollar wins TRENTON, N.J. — What started as an ordinary Powerball drawing turned into a cash windfall across New Jersey after 18 players…

Lottery Results·New Jersey News

Migrant Kidnapper Lured 4-Year-Old Girl Into ‘Secret Room’ at Laundromat, Released by New York Judge

Patchogue, N.Y. — A 4-year-old girl disappeared from a Patchogue laundromat for several terrifying minutes after a man accused of luring her away allegedly promised to take her to a “secret room,”…

Five Towns NJ News·Local Politics·New York City News·New York News

Students Turn Microscopic Ocean Life Into Award-Winning Art in Global Science Challenge

Annapolis, Md. — Nearly 900 students from 65 countries transformed invisible ocean organisms into striking works of art for the 2026 Science Without Borders® Challenge, a global competition that asked young artists…

Community News·Maryland News

‘Soldier’ Arrested for Child Exploitation Booked Into Toms River Jail

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — An Ocean County man remained held without bail Thursday after being booked into the Ocean County Jail on charges tied to alleged child exploitation offenses, according to inmate…

Police Blotter·Ocean County News·Toms River News

Baltimore County Police Search for Missing 17-Year-Old Last Seen in Levindale Area

BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. — Baltimore County Police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 17-year-old girl who was last seen Tuesday in the Levindale area. Sadie Clark, 17, was reported…

Baltimore News·Maryland News

Former Hillside Officer Gets 17 Years After Drunk Driving Crash Killed Maryland Couple in Tinton Falls

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A former Hillside police officer will spend 17 years in state prison after a jury found he drove under the influence of alcohol and THC before a 2021 crash…

Monmouth County News·New Jersey News

Dover Heroin Investigation Leads to 2 Arrests, 143 Suspected Bags Seized Near Children

DOVER, Del. — A heroin investigation outside a Dover gas station led Delaware State Police to arrest two men and later uncover additional suspected drugs hidden near children’s bedrooms at a nearby…

Police Blotter·Delaware News

Manchester pub sells lucky Connecticut Lottery ticket

Connecticut Keno ticket sold at Manchester-area pub lands $26,000 prize SOUTH WINDSOR, CT — A Connecticut Lottery player is celebrating a $26,000 Keno win after a lucky ticket sold at a popular…

Lottery Results·Connecticut News

Some Children Left Behind: New Jersey Lawmakers Intentionally Shortchanging School Districts Because of Political Affiliation

For years, parents and teachers in Republican leaning school districts across New Jersey have claimed that state Democrats and Governor Mikie Sherrill and her predecessor Phil Murphy have targeted those districts and…

Community News·Five Towns NJ News·Jackson Township News·Monmouth County News

Major Court Victory In Fight Against New Jersey’s OPRA Ethics and Transparency Violations

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey officials released internal ethics training materials for government lawyers after a public records battle that forced a transparency organization to sue, lose in trial court, win on…

Government News·Local Politics·Political Crime and Corruption

Anti Semitic graffiti sprayed at Maryland elementary school

Montgomery County police investigate anti Semitic graffiti MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — Detectives are searching for three suspects after anti-Semitic graffiti was spray-painted on a Montgomery County elementary school during an early morning…

Police Blotter·Maryland News

Teen arrested after unarmed carjacking in Northeast DC

Teen arrested after brazen Northeast DC carjacking while victim loaded vehicle WASHINGTON, DC — A teenager has been arrested after police say he jumped into a vehicle and drove away while the…

Police Blotter·D.C. News

Virginia Beach police dismantle $1.6 million multi-state retail theft ring

Multi-state retail theft ring tied to $1.6 million in losses dismantled after Virginia Beach investigation VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — A sweeping investigation that began with a major electronics theft at a Virginia…

Police Blotter·Virginia News

Lorain woman follows instinct during gas station stop and wins $1 million

Ohio family celebrates life changing lottery jackpot LORAIN, OH — A quick stop for gas to help clean up storm damage turned into a life-changing moment for an Ohio woman who followed…

Lottery Results·Ohio News

Virginia Lottery outreach efforts span communities statewide

Virginia Lottery employees spend April giving back across the Commonwealth RICHMOND, VA — Virginia Lottery employees traded tickets and terminals for blankets, food boxes, cleanup projects and construction tools during a month-long…

Lottery Results·Community News·Virginia News

Maryland relatives stunned by $100K scratch off win

Baltimore family duo unwraps $100K lottery surprise months after Christmas BALTIMORE, MD — A Baltimore pair who exchange scratch-off tickets as gifts for each other got the surprise of their lives when…

Lottery Results·Baltimore News·Maryland News

Subway rider threatened with gun at Jay Street station

Gun pulled on subway rider during late night chase through Brooklyn station BROOKLYN, NY — Police are searching for a subway rider accused of pulling a revolver on a man during a…

Police Blotter·New York City News·New York News

Newborn baby found abandoned near Stafford County park

Baby found safe near Stafford County neighborhood park STAFFORD COUNTY, VA — A newborn baby discovered alone near a small Stafford County park Tuesday afternoon is now safe as deputies urgently work…