Passaic River search continues for missing little girl

Three children were swept into the Passaic River Wednesday night. A little boy was later found dead, and a young girl is still missing.

• Jul 31

Passaic River search continues after kids entered it, leading to boy's death

Three kids entered the Passaic River Wednesday night. A little boy was later found dead, and investigators are still searching for one of the girls.

• Jul 30

Trenton police see uptick in officers using force as leaders tout improvements

A CBS News Philadelphia investigation found Trenton police use-of-force incidents have increased in 2026 despite the department earning state accreditation.

• Jul 30

1 child found dead in Passaic River search, officials say

One child was found dead Wednesday night after going missing in the Passaic River in New Jersey, officials say.

• Jul 30

Utility pole fire scorches cars in Hackensack, N.J.

A utility pole came toppling down and dragged power lines down with it, sparking a fire that spread to several cars on Wednesday morning.

• Jul 29

Flood watch issued for parts of N.Y. Here's how much rain already fell

It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.

• Jul 29

Possible lightning strike eyed in death of New Jersey man, police say

Severe storms in New Jersey brought lightning and heavy rain, with several towns experiencing flash flooding Tuesday.

• Jul 29

New Jersey communities again flooded with rain as strong storms move through

Radar estimated rainfall totals in portions of Morris County were up to 6.4 inches at around 11 p.m. In Essex County, the same estimate found 4.7 inches of rain.

• Jul 28

Heavy rains bring flooding to parts of the Tri-State Area

There was a tornado warning in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey as more severe weather passed through our area.

• Jul 28

Bergen County, N.J. takes a beating during fast-moving storm

Parts of New Jersey took a pounding when storms moved in Monday night, causing major flooding and downed power lines.

• Jul 28

Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City pauses all gambling after fire, leak

Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, has paused all gaming and betting on Monday after a small fire and leak.

• Jul 28

Rainy and stormy weather returns to N.Y., N.J. this week. Here's the forecast.

Weather conditions go downhill Tuesday and Wednesday with rain and potentially strong storms on deck for the New York area.

• Jul 28

Boat crash in Barnegat Bay leaves man dead, 3 other people injured, NJSP says

A man died, and three other people were injured when a boat crashed into a channel marker in Barnegat Bay in Toms River Township, New Jersey State Police said.

• Jul 26

YMCA campers eat mushroom-laced edibles in New Jersey, police say

A group of campers ate suspected mushroom-laced edibles at an East Orange YMCA in New Jersey, according to police.

• Jul 24

N.J. Gov. Sherrill refuses to hand over info to DOJ on noncitizens who voted

The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.

• Jul 23

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