2-vehicle fatal accident shuts down highway in Cumberland County, officials say

New Jersey State Police say one person was killed while multiple people were injured after a two-vehicle accident on Rt. 77, at Polk Lane, in Cumberland County.

AGs: Lender heaped insurance plans onto unwitting borrowers

The top prosecutors in a handful of states, including New Jersey and Pennsylvania, say a Maryland lender deceived customers by tacking on insurance coverage to loans but that borrowers didn't ask for the insurance — or even know about it.

Officials hold meeting on gas leak that caused foul odor to waft across South Jersey

Officials in New Jersey held a public meeting Tuesday about lingering concerns from a tractor-trailer gas leak that caused a foul odor to waft across several counties. 

New Jersey shore town bans fishing for sharks from the beach

One New Jersey town is cracking down on fishing for sharks along their beaches after complaints surfaced from residents.

Pete Carril, old-school Princeton coaching maestro, dies

The old-school Princeton basketball coach Pete Carril died at the age of 92 on Monday, according to a statement from his family.

Voorhees Twp first responders rally against hiring third party EMTs

First responders in Voorhees Township gathered on Monday night to rally against the township's recent decision to hire outside EMTs to service the neighborhood.

Environmental officer says New Jersey needs climate change plan

New Jersey’s top environmental officer says the state is not ready for the worsening effects of climate change and rising seas.

Boy, 15, charged in fatal shooting of 14-year-old Gloucester Twp. boy

Gloucester Township Police found a 14-year-old victim suffering from a gunshot wound inside a Gloucester Township residence. A 15-year-old boy has been charged in the fatal shooting.

Foul smell caused by tractor-trailer gas leak at NJ truck stop has dissipated, officials say

Officials say a powerful odor that wafted over parts of southern New Jersey from a tractor-trailer gas leak has “significantly dissipated” and the dayslong event is contained. 

OSHA investigates deaths of Amazon workers in New Jersey

Federal work-safety investigators are looking into the death of an Amazon worker and an injury that potentially led to the death of another employee, adding to a probe already underway following a third fatality during the company's annual Prime Day shopping event in mid-July.

Climate change: New Jersey isn't ready, official says

New Jersey is not ready for the worsening effects of climate change and rising seas, says the state's top environmental official.

Gas odor in Gloucester County identified as Lubrizol leak from tanker truck

A shelter in place has been lifted for residents in South Jersey after a strong gas odor that permeated throughout several counties was identified as Lubrizol, which began leaking from a tanker truck at a rest stop, according to Gloucester County Emergency Management.