New Jersey

Authorities have identified the pedestrian that was struck and killed by a vehicle in Hazlet Sunday night.

A fatal accident in Neptune Township is under investigation after two pedestrians were struck on Route 66 Tuesday evening. Police say at 7:36 PM they were called to the scene of an accident on 66 where a westbound Ford Transit van struck two pedestrians.

The former recreation director for Brick Township has pleaded guilty to theft after pocketing over $9000 in fraudulent permit fees.

If you're thinking about heading to SantaCon this year, be sure to leave the beverages at home. New Jersey Transit announced that all beverages will be banned on light rail and trains the next two Saturdays coinciding with the festive bar crawls.

On Monday, Governor Murphy signed the Freedom to Read Act into law at the Princeton Public Library. The bill prohibits schools and public libraries from excluding books based on the origin, background, or views of the material or of its authors, or simply because a person finds the content offensive.

For the most part, big box stores and malls will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Freehold Raceway Mall and Ocean County Mall will both shut their doors on the 28th.

NJ Natural Gas is teaming up with Utilities United Against Scams to raise awareness and spread information to help prevent utility scams.

The latest data from the US Drought Monitor released yesterday, has yet again shown an increased intensity of drought conditions.

According to The Associated Press, yesterday, Democratic U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill announced she’s running for governor.

TRENTON – As New Jersey continues to experience historically low precipitation, above-average temperatures, and deteriorating water-supply conditions, Governor Phil Murphy and DEP Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette today announced the State is declaring a Drought Warning and gave an update on the significant increase in wildfires over last year. As New Jersey enters the next stage in severity of water-storage conditions, officials strongly encouraged the public to reduce water use during a virtual press conference