The Latest Breaking News from New Jersey

NJ Wildfire Burns 13,500 Acres—State of Emergency Declared, Gov. Murphy Criticized For Absence

The Jones Road Wildfire in New Jersey has ravaged 13,500 acres and is 50% contained, but residents are frustrated over Gov. Phil Murphy's absence and the alleged late declaration of a state of emergency in the affected county.

International Business Times · Apr 24, 2025

New Jersey faces biggest wildfire in 20 years as more than 11,000 acres burn. Here’s what we know

In an average year, approximately 7,000 acres of New Jersey's forests are consumed by fire. The Jones Road Wildfire blew past the yearly average in a day.

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025

Massive New Jersey Wildfire Devastates 8,500 Acres, Threatens Wildlife and Communities Amid Historic Drought

The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, has scorched thousands of acres, forced evacuations, and disrupted ecosystems in the Pinelands.

International Business Times · Apr 23, 2025

Raging 8,500-acre New Jersey wildfire forces evacuation of thousands

More than 3,000 people are under evacuation orders and 13,000 people are without power

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025

Devils' Defense Gets Worrying Injury Updates for Game 2 vs. Hurricanes

New Jersey will be without a pair of key defensemen in Game 2 against Carolina.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 22, 2025

Roche Says Will Invest $50 Bn In US Over Next Five Years

The firm already has plants in the United States, and said the move would help expand capacity at sites in Kentucky, Indiana, New Jersey, Oregon and California.

International Business Times · Apr 22, 2025

Wife of ex-Sen. Bob Menendez found guilty in corruption case - Roll Call

A federal jury found Nadine Menendez, the wife of former Sen. Bob Menendez, guilty Monday on 15 charges in a wide-ranging corruption case.

Roll Call · Apr 21, 2025

Deliberations begin at bribery trial of Nadine Menendez, wife of former US Sen. Bob Menendez

A jury has begun deliberating in the bribery case brought against Nadine Menendez after a prosecutor told a jury that she was a “critical participant” in a five-year fraud with her husband, former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2025

Colombian national ‘broke ICE agent’s nose’ during attempted arrest in New Jersey

The Justice Department claimed the ICE agent received a concussion and has been “fainting” and suffering from “shortness of breath” since having her nose broken

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025

Prosecutor says whether the Gaudreaus drank before they were killed while cycling isn't relevant

Lawyers for the driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, are expected to argue in court Tuesday that the brothers contributed to the fatal crash by cycling while intoxicated

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025