After nearly 60 years, a New Jersey family’s murder mystery has reached a painful but crucial turning point. The “Torso Killer,” Richard Cottingham, has confessed to the 1965 murder of 18-year-old nursing student Alys Jean Eberhardt in Bergen County, according to local police. Last month, Cottingham, 79, acknowledged to killing Eberhardt at her Fair Lawn…
As Governor Phil Murphy’s term ends, New Jersey officials are using new statewide crime data that says public safety is improving, notably for shootings and car thefts. Murphy told a court and police complex in East Rutherford that state agencies, local officials, and community organizations collaborated for years to produce the latest data. According to…
Since Donald Trump came back to the White House in 2025, public opinion has changed a lot. His approval ratings have progressively gone down all year, while his disapproval ratings have constantly gone up. At the beginning of the year, Trump’s numbers were rather good. But during the course of the year, more and more…
As the 75-year-old Newark Anheuser-Busch brewery closes, its illuminated eagle will be removed. A local and tourist attraction, the sign represents the city’s industrial and brewing history since 2001. Cranes and workers began deconstructing the massive building. Anheuser-Busch will exhibit the eagle at its St. Louis headquarters for years. The brewery official termed the sign…
State and local authorities said police responding to a knife threat at a Piscataway, New Jersey, house shot a man and found three people dead Monday evening. Police said the incident is isolated and not a public concern. Piscataway police arrived to a River Road house at 5:30 p.m. after receiving a 911 call. A…
The US says it has arrested Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a high-risk military operation and expelled him, a major development in the long-running conflict with Caracas. President Donald Trump said the US would temporarily oversee Venezuela’s administration during a political transition to restore order and stability. U.S. authorities said Maduro and his wife were…
Cancelled concerts in 2026 saddened Morrissey fans. Due to a pharmaceutical reaction, Rancho Mirage’s Agua Caliente Casinos have “postponed indefinitely” the singer’s Saturday night concert. The artist has had schedule conflicts before. Morrissey’s Rancho Mirage and San Diego Civic Theater concerts on January 6 were canceled. Fans are unsure of future appearances because the venue…
Rutgers University recruits quarterbacks as the season approaches. The Scarlet Knights hosted Dylan Lonergan this weekend. Lonergan, who entered the transfer portal, may be a huge addition with two years of eligibility. The visit comes as Rutgers explores replacing recently-eligible Athan Kaliakmanis. Former four-star prospect Kaliakmanis threw for 5,820 yards, 48 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions…
Michael Strahan, one of the most respected players in New York Giants history, openly supported rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart after former Giants quarterback and current analyst Danny Kanell made harsh comments that sparked a debate about the team’s future at the position. The argument made it clear that there is a clear difference between former…
A Union County jury sided with a longtime Cranford police officer who alleged political vengeance denied him a promotion. After his wife attended a fundraiser for a mayor-opposing candidate, Cranford Police Department officer Timothy O’Brien claimed township officials discriminated against him. O’Brien sued in 2023 after being passed over for sergeant-to-lieutenant advancement. O’Brien was told…
