Drunken driver kills Cartersville father in head-on crash on New Year’s, police say

Police said a car driven by 30-year-old Robert Godhigh of Dallas crossed into Wilkins’ lane while he was trying to pass another car, slamming into Wilkins head-on 2:30 New Year’s morning on Dallas Acworth Highway near Autumn View Drive.

'Staggering' number of COVID-19 cases in New Jersey

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is warning of a 'tsunami' of cases across the state possibly taxing the health care system.

Local school districts use snow day to choose either remote or in-person learning

Many area school districts canceled school Monday for winter weather, but some used the time to determine whether to move forward with in-person or remote learning.

Ocean County shore towns hit with over half a foot of snow

Residents along the Jersey shore were surprised by the winter storm dumping over half a foot of cold, wet snow across the area.

New Jersey issues State of Emergency for 5 counties ahead of winter storm

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Sunday issued a State of Emergency for five counties ahead of a winter storm that could bring significant snowfall to parts of the state.

School closures reported as winter storm impacts Delaware Valley

Several local school districts have reported closures as a winter storm arrives that could dump half a foot of snow in parts of the region. 

New Jersey's minimum wage increases to $13 effective Jan. 1

New Jersey’s statewide minimum wage will increase to $13 per hour for most employees effective Saturday.

Trenton man charged in deadly New Year's Eve shooting

A Trenton man is facing charges in a deadly New Year's Eve shooting that happened outside a housing project in the state's capital city. 

NJ congressman tells unvaxxed to 'get off your butt' after he tests COVID positive

Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., who is 84, fully vaccinated, and tested positive for COVID-19, has a message for any of you who still haven't gotten vaccinated: "Get off your butt" and get your shots.

New Jersey Department of Health adopts CDC guidelines on COVID-19 isolation

The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is updating its guidance on isolation and quarantine period for both the public and healthcare providers based on new recommendations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

CDC to open new COVID-19 testing site in New Jersey

The CDC will open a new COVID-19 testing site in New Jersey to help ease the burden caused by the new Omicron variant.