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N.J. weather: Record cold shifts to record heat, threat of gusty thunderstorms
Talk about wild temperature swings. New Jersey had widespread frost and freeze warnings just a few days ago as a winter-like chill set in, followed by steamy summer-like weather on Sunday and Monday. In the process, a daily record low temperature was tied in the Trenton area on Friday and...
Hey North Jersey, get ready for warmer-than-normal May with lots of rain
Most of New Jersey can expect warmer-than-normal temperatures starting in May along with higher rainfall amounts through the bulk of the summer, according to long-term forecasts from the National Weather Service. A 30-day temperature outlook map of the United States, released on April 18 by the NWS, shows the majority...
Heroic NJ Transit police officers save life of 3-year-old choking on bus in dramatic video
Quick-thinking New Jersey Transit Police officers saved the life of a 3-year-old boy who was choking to the point of turning blue earlier this month, dramatic body camera footage shows. Transit cops at the Trenton station heard cries for help coming from a private bus at around 9:45 p.m. on...
Man dead in high-speed crash on Lehigh Street in Allentown is identified [Updated]
A Philadelphia man died early Tuesday after a crash in Allentown, according to authorities. City police said in a news release that a vehicle was driving north at a high rate of speed about 1 a.m. in the 1900 block of Lehigh Street when it left the road and hit several parked cars. The driver suffered multiple serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries. ...
Bhalla urges Murphy to nix $10.7B Turnpike plan ‘that will do far more harm than good’
Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla, a Democratic candidate for Congress in the 8th District, is urging Gov. Phil Murphy (D) to nix the $10.7 billion Turnpike widening plan “that will do far more harm than good. “More lanes mean more cars on our highways. This will not only increase carbon...
"Stay with me, buddy!" Bodycam video shows NJ Transit officers save choking child's life
TRENTON, N.J. (CBS) -- Body camera video shows New Jersey Transit Police officers rescuing a 3-year-old child who was choking New Jersey Transit Police posted the video on social media on Tuesday, saying it showed officers springing into action the evening of April 16 at Trenton Station. Police officers responded to a call for help coming from a migrant bus that had arrived from Texas, according to NJ Transit officials. The private bus was de-boarding and the passengers were set to catch a train to New York City. When officers arrived they saw the child being carried off the bus. The...
Urgent Search Underway for Missing 14-Year-Old Mahiyri Easley in Philadelphia
Philadelphia authorities are urgently seeking Mahiyri Easley, a young girl who disappeared without a trace last Thursday afternoon. Detectives are actively investigating, knocking on doors and searching streets, as Easley, 14, was last seen leaving her residence on Bambrey Terrace around 4 p.m. Her current location is causing great concern, stated the Philadelphia Police Department.
NJ Lottery Pick-3, Pick-4 winning numbers for Tuesday, April 30
The New Jersey Lottery offers multiple draw games for people looking to strike it rich. Here’s a look at Tuesday, April 30, 2024 winning numbers for each game: Winner's story: Man battling cancer won $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot; splitting money with wife, friend ...
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