Before becoming a digital reporter and fill-in news anchor for New Jersey 101.5, my NJ journalism roots began as faux interviews on a Fisher Price tape recorder. Relatives might say my "gift of gab" grew from there, leading me to radio and beyond. As a wife and momma of two kiddos, I firmly believe that life’s too short to drink bad coffee. I'm also a fan of the beach, Dave Grohl and karma.
Erin Vogt
State Police: NC Man Pulled Gun on Driver, Rammed Police Vehicle
A North Carolina man threatened another driver with a handgun in a road rage incident before leading police on a chase across several major highways, including the New Jersey Turnpike, State Police said.
New Law: NJ Bans Sale of Cosmetics Tested on Animals
New Jersey has become the latest state to adopt a ban on the sale of cosmetics that have been tested on animals.
Prosecutor: NJ Mom Killed Her Two Children Found Bound in Carseats
Yuhwei Chou, of Skillman, was found off a road in Hillsborough, with her unresponsive 7-year-old daughter and 10-month-old son, the Somerset County Prosecutor announced.
NJ Men Stole IDs from MVC in $1M Scam to Buy Vehicles, State Says
Three New Jersey men were among nine people facing charges in the scheme involving dealerships across the state. Also scammed was a boat and two jet skis.
Another NJ School District Restores Columbus Day After Backlash
Another Morris County school district has backtracked and re-added Columbus Day to its calendar, after initially opting to swap the holiday for Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Want a Plastic Straw? In NJ You’ll Have to Ask as of Nov. 4
Restaurants, fast food spots and convenience stores will only be able to give plastic, single-use straws upon request, under a move to cut consumption.
Rutgers Cops Saw Accused Murderer With Ax Weeks Before He Killed Grandpa, Students Say
The young man accused of killing his grandfather with an ax this month is a Rutgers Unversity student who threatened his roommate with an ax, weeks before his relative’s murder, as reported by the university’s student-run newspaper.
Obama Roasts Ciattarelli for Going to NJ ‘Stop the Steal’ Rally
"When you've got a candidate who spoke at a 'Stop the Steal' rally, you can bet he's not going to be a champion of democracy," Obama said at the Newark campaign stop for the Democratic governor's reelection.
Ocean County, NJ, Volunteer Stole EMS Money to Go Dining, Shopping
A 33-year-old man will have to pay back Lanoka Harbor EMS and resign from his Lacey Police dispatcher job, prosecutors said.
More NJ Staff Will Need to be Vaccinated or COVID Tested Weekly
New, contracted workers with the state will be required to either be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit to weekly testing, Gov. Phil Murphy announced on Wednesday.