Two Newark police officers shot; gunman at large

Two cops were shot on Tuesday afternoon in Newark prompting a massive response from several local, county, state, and even federal law enforcement agencies. The gunman remained at large.

6-year-old girl shot in Newark

A six-year-old girl suffered a collapsed lung in a triple shooting in Newark on Tuesday evening.

2 women assaulted in separate attacks at same house near Rutgers

Police in New Brunswick are investigating two sexual assaults that happened on consecutive nights in the same house near Rutgers University. Both victims are affiliated with Rutgers.

Sen. Bob Menendez faces another federal probe

Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is reportedly the subject of a new federal investigation five years after he stood trial for corruption.

Election 2022: Early voting in New York and New Jersey

Election Day falls on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, but voters in New York and in New Jersey once again have the option to cast their ballots during an early voting period. Here is what you need to know about voting early.

Facing death, NJ woman's body weakens while her spirit stays strong

Amanda DeAngelis was once an active, professional woman. Then a rare combination of debilitating diseases took away her bright future. She can't process food or drink anymore. Most days she is so weak she can't speak. But Amanda and her husband Chris are sharing an important message.

Fans flock to 'The Watcher' house in New Jersey, frustrating neighbors

The new Netflix horror show "The Watcher" has residents flocking to Westfield, New Jersey to see the house at the center of the show, but residents aren't happy about it.

$2M lottery ticket sold in New Jersey

Someone in New Jersey woke up $2 million richer after Wednesday's Powerball drawing.

Missing Princeton student Misrach Ewunetie found dead, prosecutor says

Authorities say the body of Misrach Ewunetie, 20, was discovered at around 1 p.m. on Thursday on the grounds of Princeton University.

Tsu Surf arrest: Understanding the federal RICO case so far

Legendary battle rapper Tsu Surf remain in lockup in New Jersey as he faces a federal RICO indictment. Fox 5's Lisa Evers asked a lawyer who has had experience with federal cases to dive into the indictment and explain what the case is about.

Bears take a snooze in tree in New Jersey neighborhood

Residents in Rockaway, New JErsey spotted a group of black bears taking a relaxing afternoon nap in a tree.

Fire sweeps through 4 homes in NJ

An early-morning fire swept through four houses in Essex County, New Jersey, on Wednesday, displacing a dozen people.

NJ town council candidate rails against LGBTQ community

A candidate running for public office in Hudson County is under fire for comments he made about the LGTBQ community.

Activist to museum: Stop selling toys of Hindu deities

A Hindu rights activist is calling on a museum to stop selling children's plush toys representing three Hindu deities. But the toys are made by a New Jersey-based company founded by an Indian American family.

Rescue dog who escaped from airport has been found

A rescue dog that escaped her travel crate and got lost shortly after arriving at Newark Liberty Airport has been found.

Video: Breaching whale nearly lands in fishing boat off New Jersey

A pair in a boat off the coast of New Jersey got quite a surprise when a whale breached and knocked against their boat. The close encounter was all caught on video.

Rapper Tsu Surf indicted on racketeering charge

A Newark grand jury has indicted battle rapper Tsu Surf, whose real name is Rahjon Cox, as part of a racketeering case. He is one of ten people named in the indictment.