Toms River man gets 7-year prison term for hit-and-run that killed teen

A man who was driving with a suspended license when he left the scene of a deadly hit-and-run crash last year has been sentenced to seven years in state prison.

1st Black woman confirmed to be justice on New Jersey high court

The nomination of the first Black woman to sit on New Jersey’s Supreme Court was confirmed Thursday by the state Senate.

Claims for unemployment benefits fall in New Jersey

The state's jobless claims have soared to more than 1.5 million, primarily because of the response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Murphy, Cuomo, Lamont oppose new CDC recommendation to limit asymptomatic COVID-19 testing

In a joint statement issued Thursday, Governors Phil Murphy, Andrew Cuomo and Ned Lamont said their states will continue to prioritize asymptomatic testing in opposition of new recommendations made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

DOJ seeks data on care home deaths in 4 Democrat-led states, including Pa., NJ

The Justice Department sends letters to the governors of four Democratic-led states, seeking data on whether they violated federal law by ordering public nursing homes to accept recovering COVID-19 patients from hospitals — actions that have been criticized for potentially fueling the spread of the virus.

All-star basketball game in Bridgeton focuses on steering kids away from violence

Surrounded by coaches, men who help guide and mentor them these kids are playing in an All-Star basketball tournament called Players vs. Drugs, Guns and Gangs. JT Burks organized it under his Millville based organization Positive Vibes. 

'Operation Screen Capture' nabs 21 suspected online predators, officials say

Prosecutors in New Jersey have brought charges against 21 people who were caught in a multi-agency sting operation targeting online sexual predators, state officials say.

Police in Camden seek missing 11-year-old girl

Officials say 11-year-old Khaliyah Keith has been reported as missing from her home on the 700 block of Everett Street.

Murphy seeks NJ tax hikes, some cuts, more debt in $40B budget

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy proposed a nearly $40.1 billion budget, which slashes about $1 billion in spending but also calls for higher taxes on millionaires and $4 billion in new debt to close gaps stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.

TSA saves the big day by rescuing wedding dress left at airport checkpoint

Transportation Security Administration employees saved a bride's big day after her wedding dress was left behind at an airport security checkpoint.

Group gathers to protest after Oaklyn business owner puts up "All Lives Matter" banner

People in support of the Black Lives Matter movement say they’re out here every Monday protesting a large "All Lives Matter" banner outside of Lakeview Custom Coach.