Pentagon says New Jersey soldier killed in Afghanistan

A 33-year-old American soldier was killed in combat Monday in Afghanistan, the U.S. military said. The Taliban claimed they were behind a fatal roadside bombing in northern Kunduz province.

13 more bears killed as NJ concludes black bear hunt

State wildlife officials say 13 bears were killed last week as New Jersey finally concluded the second phase of its black bear hunt.

Bus driver pleads in NJ crash that killed teacher, 10-year-old student

A school bus driver has pleaded guilty in a Mount Olive, New Jersey, crash last year that killed a teacher and a fifth-grade student.

Shootings, impeachment drama among NJ's top stories

A look at some of the top stories of the year in New Jersey, from the crack of gunfire at opposite ends of the state to impeachment drama and beyond.

5 New Jersey officials, candidates face political corruption charges

Five public officials and former candidates, including the president of Jersey City’s school board, have been charged with political corruption.

Dogs seized from home of Shamong Township woman indicted on animal cruelty charges

Multiple dogs were seized Friday from the Shamong Township property of Donna Roberts — who on Tuesday was indicted on eight counts on animal cruelty.

Police: 12-year-old girl chased through parking lot by man wearing winter mask

Authorities in Camden County say a 12-year-old girl was briefly chased through a parking lot by a man wearing a winter mask who emerged from a work van. 

N.J. man convicted of killing 3 women, attempted murder of 4th

A New Jersey man charged in the murders of three women and the attempted murder of a fourth has been convicted on all counts.

NJ man convicted of murder in fatal beating of house-sitter

A man accused of beating a house-sitter to death at a residence where he used to live as a foster child has been convicted of murder and numerous other counts.

1 dead, 1 injured after Gloucester Township house fire

One person is dead and another person is injured in Gloucester Township after a fire tore through a house Thursday.

NJ enacts law allowing immigrants without documents to get license

A bill that will let immigrants who cannot prove they're in the country legally get a driver's license is signed by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy.

Prosecutors: N.Y. man drove to South Jersey to have sex with girl

Federal prosecutors say a New York City man traveled to southern New Jersey to sexually assault an underage girl he met online.

Camden County residents brace for bitter cold, snow squalls

Philadelphia might not get a white christmas, but a week before the big holiday snowfall could be seen dotting roads and lawns in the city and surrounding counties.

Weather Authority: Frigid temperatures to continue Thursday

Expect the frigid temperatures to continue through Thursday as winds chills will make conditions feel colder than previous days.