Runaway bull captured on Long Island, taken to New Jersey sanctuary

A bull named Barnie ran away from a slaughterhouse in July and evaded capture for more than two months. Although he has been caught, Barnie can now look forward to a better fate.

23 COVID outbreaks reported at schools across New Jersey

There were 23 outbreaks of coronavirus at schools across New Jersey, state officials announced Wednesday.

Family mourns after New Jersey man died while hiking in Arizona

The death of a New Jersey man who was hiking a trail in the Tonto National Forest has left his girlfriend and a family devastated.

NJ teacher accused of sexually assaulting student

She is accused of having sex with a student after taking controlled substances with the child.

NJ daycare workers will need vaccine or be tested

Workers at New Jersey child care centers must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo regular weekly testing, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday.

Cop catches newborn tossed from second-floor balcony in Jersey City

A police officer in Jersey City is being called a hero after he caught a 1-month-old baby who was tossed from a second-floor balcony.

Dulce Alavez disappearance: Police release second rendering of girl missing for 2 years

Authorities marked the two-year anniversary of the disappearance of Dulce Maria Alavez by sharing updated artist renderings to show what the missing New Jersey girl might look like today.

Damaging storms, tornadoes possible from New York City area storms

A line of thunderstorms could bring damaging wind and heavy rainfall on Wednesday evening and even a slight chance of a tornado.

Traveling Bruce Springsteen exhibit to open in NJ, head to California

Bruce Springsteen’s most memorable artifacts including his favorite Fender guitar and stage outfits will be on display in a traveling interactive exhibit.

New Jersey death toll from Ida now 30

Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday that the death toll from the remnants of Hurricane Ida rose to 30.

Three rescued from sinking boat off New Jersey coast

Footage taken from a USCG helicopter shows a rescue swimmer helping the survivors onto a coast guard vessel.

New Jersey teacher jumps into SUV rolling toward students

Security camera video from outside a middle school in Linden shows a quick-thinking teacher stopping an SUV that rolled up onto the sidewalk where children were standing.

Flooding possible in areas recovering from devastating storm

Some areas still reeling from devastatingly deadly flooding brought on by the remnants of Hurricane Ida could see flooding, again, Wednesday.

Biden declares ‘code red’ on climate change after touring Ida damage in NY, NJ

“People are beginning to realize this is much, much bigger than anyone was willing to believe,” President Joe Biden said while touring Hurricane Ida damage. “Even the climate skeptics are seeing that this really does matter.”

Afghan children evacuees create chalk art at NJ military base

Afghan children who were evacuated during recent airlifts as the Taliban took control of the country drew chalk art at US Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst on Sunday.