Well before becoming a digital reporter, content creator and fill-in news anchor for New Jersey 101.5, Erin Vogt's journalism roots began with faux interviews on a Fisher Price tape recorder. The lifelong Jersey Girl has more than 20 years in radio news and has received both an NJSPJ award and a team-won Regional Edward R. Murrow Award. She firmly believes that life’s too short to drink bad coffee and is a fan of the beach and karma.
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NJ off-duty police officer accused of DWI wrong-way crash death
Keith Gunther, of Wanaque, was charged with vehicular homicide and assault by auto. The East Hanover Police sergeant was also ticketed for driving while intoxicated, following the Oct. 15 crash.
Man guilty of own mother’s NJ murder, greed as alleged motive
Benjamin Avrut was found guilty of first-degree murder by an Essex County jury in the beating death of 70-year-old Gwen Avrut, in her own condo in January 2021.
PA man threatened to kill woman in NJ domestic violence attack, police say
Patrick O'Kane, a federal prison corrections officer, faces aggravated assault charges. He is accused of cutting a victim with a knife and threatening to shoot and kill her in Mount Olive.
MTV ‘Jersey Shore’ star comes out as MAGA at Trump MSG rally
Among the crowd at Donald Trump's MAGA rally at Madison Square Garden, Staten Island native Vinny Guadagnino shared videos and his support on social media.
4 charged: Arrests made in home-invasion murder of NJ detective
Three men have been accused of killing the beloved member of the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office, while a woman has also been arrested in the case.
NJ celeb sad about mall fate, as demolition is underway
Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith's longtime friend and collaborator, shared a video about Monmouth Mall. The mall is undergoing a drastic redesign.
NJ teen admits to deadly hit-and-run of Wawa worker, gets prison
The driver, now an adult, had argued with Andrew Padulano before running him over in a Ford F-150 and taking off in Old Bridge.
These are the most popular NJ school sports this year
High school sports participation has reached pre-pandemic levels, with several sports gaining new athletes.
Bombshell crime show links Menendez brothers and Menudo to NJ accusations
A former member of boy band, Menudo, has shared sex abuse allegations against the father of Lyle and Erik Menendez.
Prosecutor: NJ sex offender raped lost girl walking in Toms River
Keith Hahn, of Toms River, was first convicted of sexually assaulting a teen in 1995. Now, he's accused of the same crime against a 14-year-old girl.