Video shows dramatic rescue of 4-year-old boy, dog lost in NJ woods

Dramatic video from a state trooper’s body-worn camera shows the moment a terrified 4-year-old boy and his dog were rescued in the woods.

Volusia County Sheriff meets man accused of making threat against him: 'Welcome to Florida'

A New Jersey man accused of making an online death threat toward Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood was flown to Florida on Monday to face charges, and Sheriff Chitwood was at Orlando Sanford International Airport to meet him.

Eight dolphins die after 'mass stranding' on New Jersey beach, officials say

A total of eight dolphins have died after a 'mass stranding' event on a New Jersey beach - including six who were humanely euthanized after veterinarians found their conditions were rapidly deteriorating,

Lawyer: 29-year-old who posed as teen student in NJ was lonely

A woman accused of using false documents to enroll as a New Jersey high school student and attend some classes over a four-day period did so because she longed to return to her days with friends in school.

Dead cat left in NJ resident's mailbox, prompting police investigation

The Cranford Police Department shared footage of someone who left a dead cat in a resident’s mailbox. Do you recognize this person?

Harriet Tubman monument unveiled in New Jersey

The “Shadow of a Face” monument replaced a statue of Christopher Columbus which was removed in June 2020.

Supreme Court seems to favor Jersey in dispute with New York over port watchdog

The Supreme Court seems ready to allow New Jersey to withdraw from a commission the state created decades ago with New York to combat mob influence at the joint port.

Here are the happiest cities in the US

Is the city you live in considered "happy"? WalletHub released their rankings of 2023’s Happiest Cities in America.

Confirmed tornado leaves widespread damage in New Jersey

The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touched down Tuesday afternoon in the Quaker Bridge area of Mercer County, New Jersey, after quick-moving storms crossed the state.

Man charged for holding woman hostage for nearly a year, traveling cross country

The woman’s year-long “nightmare” spanned several states across the country before she was finally able to escape to a gas station in New Jersey.

Ewing schools abruptly close after threat found in pocket of alleged Michigan State shooter, police say

Public schools in Ewing, New Jersey were abruptly closed on Tuesday after authorities found a note threatening two district schools in the pocket of a man accused of a mass shooting at Michigan State University. 

Sayreville councilwoman shot, killed outside her home

Sayreville, New Jersey councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour was shot and killed Wednesday night outside her home, authorities said.