NJ Congressman Donald Payne Jr. dies at 65

NJ Congressman Donald Payne Jr. died on Wednesday, Governor Murphy announced on X. Payne was 65 years old.

Black bear spotted near neighborhood in New Jersey: police

Police are warning residents to stay alert and cautious after a bear was seen in Mercer County Tuesday morning.

Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers vandalized during Eid

Officials launched an investigation after the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University's New Brunswick campus was vandalized during Eid, according to officials.

Someone in New Jersey won the $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot

Someone in New Jersey who bought a single ticket overcame the odds Tuesday night and won the $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot, breaking a winless streak that dated to last December.

Andre Gordon: Suspect charged after violent rampage spanning two states left 3 dead

Two women and a 13-year-old girl lost their lives Saturday when police say a suspect went on a killing spree that led to a barricade situation, and his eventual capture.

Timeline: How Andre Gordon was captured in Trenton 8 hours after 3 killed in Falls Township

Eight hours of deadly terror that crossed state lines and spanned four different crime scenes finally came to an end when a man accused of murdering three people, including a teenage girl, was taken into police custody.

Watch: Seventh grade basketball player sinks half-court shot to win game

The basketball player’s unbelievable basket clinched a spot for her team in the next game of the Girls Basketball League championship.

'Beaver Creek John Doe' identified over a decade after his death

The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office says the body of a man was found in a popular hiking area in 2011. An autopsy revealed the man died from natural causes due to heart complications. The man had no identification on him.

Feds accuse Sen. Bob Menendez of introducing Qatari royal family member to aid NJ businessman

Federal authorities are accusing U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of introducing a member of the Qatari royal family to a New Jersey businessman seeking investments in a real estate project.

New year, new laws: From speed cameras to gender-neutral toys, here's what's changing in 2024

In the dawn of 2024, numerous jurisdictions usher in a wave of new laws. Notable changes include minimum wage hikes in Delaware and New Jersey, with New Jersey reaching $15.13 per hour. California introduces speed cameras in cities like Los Angeles to curb speeding.

6abc Helicopter Crash: Photographer, pilot killed after Chopper 6 crashes in Wharton State Forest

ABC Action News confirms that 45-year-old photographer Christopher Dougherty and 67-year-old pilot Monroe Smith have died after Chopper 6 crashed in Wharton State Forest Tuesday night.