Venomous snake sighting in NJ county triggers police warning

Two separate sightings of the venomous northern copperhead snake in Somerset and Hunterdon counties have prompted warnings from NJ officials.

Fundraiser for Matthew Gaudreau’s widow surpasses $580K after NJ fatal crash

In the aftermath of last week's deaths of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, in New Jersey, the hockey community is coming together to support Matthew’s pregnant widow, Madeline.

Kara Welsh murder: Illinois man accused of killing gymnast near UW-Whitewater

An Illinois man is expected to be charged in the fatal shooting of Kara Welsh, a national gymnastics champion, in an apartment near the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus, police said.

Who Is Sean Higgins? Man charged in NJ crash that killed Gaudreau brothers

New information is being released about 43-year-old Sean Higgins, the man accused of killing NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, last week in a Salem County, NJ collision.

Teen arrested after New Jersey high school football game shooting

A teenager has been arrested after allegedly shooting two other teens at a high school football game in New Jersey, the Passaic County Prosecutor's office said.

Johnny Gaudreau's widow pays heartbreaking tribute to 'perfect' NHL star: 'You are my forever'

The widow of Johnny Gaudreau thanked her husband for the "best years of my life," calling him the "absolute best dad in the world" after the NHL star's life was tragically cut short in a crash last week.

Gunfire reported at NJ high school football game

Police are investigating after shots were reportedly fired at a high school football game in Wayne, New Jersey on Friday night.

NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, brother fatally struck by car while riding bikes in NJ

NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother were killed by a suspected drunk driver on Thursday night while riding bikes on an Oldmans Township road in New Jersey, according to authorities.

2 injured in boat fire in Old Bridge, New Jersey

Two people were injured after a boat exploded at a marina in Old Bridge, New Jersey on Wednesday afternoon.

NJ teen struck by boat propeller at Jersey Shore dies

Zeina Mahafzah, of Wayne, NJ, was in a raft being pulled by a boat in Sunset Park when she tried to get into the vessel, New Jersey State Police said in a statement.

These NJ cities ranked among US safest, richest to live in 2024

Six cities in New Jersey were ranked among the top 30 safest and wealthiest in the United States. Here's an in-depth look at them.

4-year-old stabbed multiple times in Paterson: Police

Police are investigating after a 4-year-old was reportedly stabbed multiple times in Paterson,

EXCLUSIVE: Father of Victoria Lee speaks out after police shooting

The father of Victoria Lee, who was fatally shot by Fort Lee police during a mental health crisis, is speaking out, demanding justice and accountability for what he calls a "senseless loss."

Belmar, NJ police bodycam details surfer arrest: 'Drop the surfboard'

Belmar Police Chief Tina Scott is defending the actions of her officers over the rough arrest of a surfer on a NJ beach, and the department says police bodycam video justifies the charges.

Woman jumps NJ zoo fence, begins ‘enticing the tiger’: police

Police in NJ say a woman jumped over a wooden fence at the tiger enclosure at Cohanzick Zoo in Bridgeton – and was caught on camera.

Search underway for men accused of abandoning cats in NJ suburbs

Police are searching for a pair of men accused of abandoning 14 cats in various locations across Sussex and Morris counties in New Jersey.