Author: Breaking Local News Report

TRENTON, N.J. — A Powerball ticket sold in Essex County matched five white balls, earning the $1 million second-tier prize in Wednesday’s drawing, according to the New Jersey Lottery. The winning ticket for the Sept. 18 drawing was purchased at Variedades Ecualatinas, located at 262 Ferry St. in Newark. The winning numbers were 01, 11, 22, 47, and 68, with a Red Power Ball number of 07 and a Power Play multiplier of 4X. A total of 21,504 New Jersey players won prizes in this drawing, with winnings ranging from $4 to $400. Altogether, the prizes amounted to an estimated…

RALEIGH, NC – Several members from the New York State Police took part in the annual East Coast State Police Women’s Charity Softball tournament over the weekend in North Carolina. The New York State Police team won games against teams from Massachusetts, Virginia, and Connecticut. They ultimately did not prevail in a rematch against Massachusetts. Funds raised during the tournament will benefit Warriors for Jace—a charity focused on finding a cure for DIPG, a pediatric brain cancer—and WNC Special Needs Sports, which provides sports opportunities for special needs individuals in Western North Carolina. The Delaware State Police team emerged victorious…

NEW CASTLE, Del — Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle motorcycle crash that occurred early Sunday morning on I-95. The crash took place at approximately 8:35 a.m. A Honda CBR 1000RR motorcycle was traveling southbound on I-95, north of Basin Road. The motorcyclist, a 26-year-old man from Douglasville, Pennsylvania, accelerated to catch up with a group of fellow riders and passed them at a high speed. Shortly after, the motorcycle’s rear tire locked up, causing it to skid and fall onto its side. The rider, who was wearing a helmet, was ejected from the motorcycle during the crash…

While Kmart in the U.S. is now a shadow of its former self—so much so that many consider it officially dead—the Kmart story in Australia and New Zealand is a whole different vibe. Kmart Australia Limited, a retail giant in its own right, is alive and well, with over 325 stores spread across Australia and New Zealand. It’s even expanding, all while the American version of the brand has faded into retail obscurity. Here’s how Kmart pulled off this retail resurrection down under, and why it’s still winning hearts and wallets in the Southern Hemisphere. The Kmart Australia Origins: Coles…

*PITTSBURGH, PA — Allegheny County Police detectives have identified the driver involved in a recent fatal accident as 25-year-old Saul Rivera-Ramirez. Rivera-Ramirez was taken into custody Wednesday and charged with multiple offenses, including homicide by vehicle, accidents involving death or personal injury while not properly licensed, and operating a vehicle without a license. He was subsequently transported to the Allegheny County Jail, where he awaits his preliminary arraignment. The incident’s specifics, including when and where it occurred, have not been disclosed by authorities.  

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. – The Manchester Township Police Department seeks assistance in finding 82-year-old Clifford B. Reid, last seen Sunday around 5 p.m., in the area of Township Line Road in Whiting. Reid was reportedly wearing blue jeans, moccasin-style shoes, and a red or green sweatshirt at the time of his disappearance. Authorities believe Reid left the area driving a silver 2007 Toyota Corolla with New Jersey license plate E68CZE. Investigative efforts have so far been unable to determine Reid’s location. The case does not meet the criteria for issuing a Silver Alert according to New Jersey State Police guidelines.…

QUEENS, N.Y. — A 31-year-old man was fatally shot early Sunday morning near Merrick Boulevard and 126th Avenue in Queens, according to police. Officers responded to a report of a shooting at approximately 6:16 a.m. within the confines of the NYPD’s 113th Precinct. Upon arrival, police learned the man had been shot in the chest and leg by an unidentified suspect, who fled the scene in a dark-colored sedan. The victim was transported to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The man’s identity is being withheld pending family notification. As of Sunday, no arrests have been made,…

NEW YORK — A man was found dead and another seriously injured after an assault inside an Upper East Side apartment on Sunday afternoon, according to police. Officers responded to a 911 call at approximately 1:30 p.m. at 232 East 95th Street, within the 19th Precinct. Upon arrival, they discovered an unidentified male, unconscious and unresponsive, with trauma to his chest and neck. EMS personnel pronounced the man dead at the scene. A second individual, a 27-year-old man, was also found at the location with multiple lacerations. He was transported to NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center in serious but stable condition.…

EDGEWATER, Md. — Two northbound lanes of Solomons Island Road at South River Road were closed following a fatal accident, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department. The accident occurred in the Edgewater area, leading authorities to shut down the lanes for investigation and clearance. Officials did not provide additional details about the number of vehicles involved or the identity of the victim. Emergency services responded to the scene, and police advised motorists to avoid the area and seek alternative routes. The cause of the crash is under investigation. “The investigation is ongoing, and further information will be provided…

NEW YORK — The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a man connected to a stabbing in Manhattan on Friday evening. According to authorities, the incident occurred at approximately 8:43 p.m. in the area of 1st Avenue and East 14th Street. A 29-year-old man was walking down a set of stairs when he accidentally bumped into an unidentified man. After a brief verbal dispute, the assailant produced a knife and stabbed the victim in the back. The suspect fled the scene on foot. The victim was transported by emergency medical services to NYC Health…