Seven children found in ‘deplorable’ home conditions as Tennessee parents face child abuse charges
Two Knox County parents are in custody after deputies discovered seven young children living in what authorities described as “deplorable” conditions at a Clear Springs Road residence Tuesday morning. The case began…
Wildfire risk elevated across New Jersey as dry, gusty conditions raise warnings
TRENTON, NJ — The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement warning of an elevated wildfire risk across New Jersey today, fueled by low humidity and gusty southwesterly winds. According…
Brick Township schools announce delayed opening due to icy conditions
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Brick Township Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delayed opening schedule Thursday due to forecasted inclement weather and potentially hazardous icy road conditions, officials announced. The Brick…
Toms River schools on 90-minute delay Thursday due to icy conditions
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Regional Schools will operate on a 90-minute delayed opening Thursday due to icy conditions from overnight precipitation, district officials announced. The delay will affect all schools…
Jackson schools to open on two-hour delay Thursday due to icy conditions
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson School District will operate on a two-hour delayed opening Thursday due to expected overnight freezing and hazardous road conditions, officials announced. The district cited the anticipated wintry…
Wall Township water department workers repair overnight water main break in freezing conditions
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Workers from the Wall Township Water Department repaired a water main break on Bedford Corner Lane overnight in freezing temperatures, according to the Wall Township Police Department. The…
Toms River schools announce delayed opening amid icy conditions
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Regional Schools will operate on a delayed opening schedule Tuesday, Jan. 7, due to anticipated icy road conditions and low overnight temperatures. District officials made the…
Jackson School District announces two-hour delay due to freezing road conditions
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson School District announced a two-hour delayed opening for Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, citing concerns over freezing road conditions caused by overnight low temperatures. According to district officials,…
Thick fog and showers to create hazardous driving conditions in New Jersey overnight
TRENTON, NJ — Drivers in New Jersey are advised to exercise caution overnight and into Sunday as patches of thick fog and periods of rain are expected to reduce visibility and create…
Snowy conditions, crashes, and construction impact New York State roads
ALBANY, N.Y. — Motorists across New York State encountered widespread travel challenges Monday morning due to weather-related restrictions, icy conditions, and multiple crashes on major routes. Plowing and salting were underway on…
Man killed in Brentwood house fire as investigators cite hoarding conditions
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MD — A man died early Sunday morning after a fire broke out in a two-story duplex in Brentwood, where hoarding conditions complicated firefighters’ efforts to contain the blaze.…
Lawsuit Filed Against Maryland Property Management Company Over Unsafe Conditions, Debt Collections
BALTIMORE, Md. — Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced charges on Tuesday against the owner and property managers of Heather Hill by OneWall, a 459-unit apartment complex in Temple Hills, accusing…
Strong Winds and Dry Conditions Heighten Fire Alert Status Across New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey residents are being warned of heightened fire risks Tuesday due to a combination of strong winds and dry conditions, according to the National Weather Service. The agency…
Camden County Wildfire Creating Smoke Conditions Across the State
WATERFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 45-acre wildfire burning in Wharton State Forest has reached 90% containment as of Tuesday morning, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. Residents as far as…
What’s That Smell? Two Fires Near Evesham Causing Lingering Smoke Conditions
Fire crews in Evesham, New Jersey, recently tackled a brush fire near the 10th fairway of the Links Golf Course, where it meets the Black Run Preserve. Thanks to the quick response…
What’s on Fire in Ocean County? Joint Base Fire Causing Smoke Conditions in Nearby Towns
Jackson, NJ — A wildfire is currently burning within the range area of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB MDL), prompting smoke conditions across nearby towns, including Jackson, Toms River, and Lakewood. Wildland fire…
Fire risk warning issued across New Jersey due to dry conditions
TRENTON — A fire risk warning was issued for New Jersey on Friday, with officials warning of an increased danger of fire spread throughout the day due to dry, windy conditions. The…
Hundreds of New Jersey Tenants Protest Bad Conditions
PASSAIC, N.J. — Hundreds of tenants from the largest landlord in Passaic announced the formation of a tenant union on Thursday, calling attention to deteriorating living conditions and extreme rent hikes across…
What’s on Fire? Residents in Ocean County Report Smoke Conditions Overnight
TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you live in the Central Ocean County area, you might have gone to bed smelling smoke, or perhaps waking up to the scent of smoke from a…
Airline Catering Workers at Newark Airport Advocate for New Jersey Heat Standard Amid Challenging Conditions
ELIZABETH, NJ — Airline catering workers at Newark Liberty International Airport, employed by Gate Gourmet, are voicing their concerns over extreme heat conditions on the job, highlighting the lack of working air…
New Jersey Transit, Penn Station Third World Train Service, Third World Conditions
NEWARK, NJ— The temperatures this week have been in the upper 90s and this morning, that heat caused the cancellation of train service in Penn Station in Newark. On top of that,…
New Jersey Animal Hoarders Plead Guilty After 172 Dogs Found in Deplorable Conditions
BRICK, NJ—Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that two Brick Township residents have entered guilty pleas to serious charges stemming from a 2022 investigation. Michele Nycz, 60, and Aimee Lonczak, 51,…
Current Traffic Conditions in New York City
NEW YORK, NY—Traffic incidents and construction projects are affecting several major roadways in New York City this morning. A crash on I-95 northbound at Rosedale Avenue has blocked one left lane as…
Hamas sticking to ceasefire conditions including Israeli Gaza pullout
By Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO (Reuters) -Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh said on Wednesday that his Palestinian Islamist movement at war with Israel was sticking to its conditions for a ceasefire in the Gaza…
Severe Weather Conditions and Injuries Force Newark Bound Plane to New York
NEWARK, NJ – A United Airlines flight originating from Tel Aviv and bound for Newark Liberty International Airport was unexpectedly diverted to Stewart International Airport in Orange County on Friday due to…
Iowa’s drought conditions have farmers budgeting water use
By P.J. Huffstutter CHICAGO (Reuters) – As Iowa heads toward its fourth year of drought, grain farmers prepping for planting next month are facing mandatory water restrictions and livestock producers are searching…
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