Monday, May 9, 2011
WKNJ News Update #3
WKNJ Newscast
February 24, 2011
Wayne Hinds
Good Afternoon, it’s Thursday, February 24, 2011 at three o’ clock and you’re listening to 90.3 WKNJ-
FM, Union, New Jersey, and I’m Wayne with the News.
In Local News…
Trenton is in the process of trying to clear its 55million dollar deficit. The city is working to contend with a 9.4million dollar gap but they have a savings of 850,000 dollars. The city’s finances were the subject of a meeting held between Mack, members of council, and the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) at the DCA building in Trenton on Friday.
The State of New Jersey has spent 44.4million dollars in snow removal with about a month left in, “snow season.” The state spent more than 20.3million twice this winter in effort to remove the snow. If the state has one more snow storm it will set a record for most money spent in a winter for snow removal.
In National News…
Health officials have tracked measles in a U.S. airport. Health officials said on Monday they have launched a cross-country measles watch for anyone who might have been exposed to a contagious airline passenger who traveled through four major U.S. airports.
A Nebraska mother suffering from depression killed her husband, daughter and herself. Toni Hindman had been suffering from depression when she bought a knife and killed her daughter and 47-year-old husband in their rural Ithaca house.
In International News…
Pakistan rose oil prices 9.9 percent the decision was forced by international oil market price increases spurred by uprisings in Libya and other North African and the Middle Eastern countries. The price of a gallon of gas went from roughly $3.28 per gallon to $3.59 per gallon.
In Sports news…
The New Jersey Nets lose an overtime shootout to the Phoenix Suns 104-103. This was Point Guard Deron Williams home debut for the New Jersey Nets.
The New York Jets have released Damian Woody, Jason Taylor, Kris Jenkins and Vernon Gholston due to high salaries and a lot of injuries.
Today’s Weather…
Today is going to be clear with a high of 47.
Entertainment News…
Boxing Great Sugar Ray Leonard will be appearing on Dancing with the Stars this upcoming season.
February 24, 2011
Wayne Hinds
Good Afternoon, it’s Thursday, February 24, 2011 at three o’ clock and you’re listening to 90.3 WKNJ-
FM, Union, New Jersey, and I’m Wayne with the News.
In Local News…
Trenton is in the process of trying to clear its 55million dollar deficit. The city is working to contend with a 9.4million dollar gap but they have a savings of 850,000 dollars. The city’s finances were the subject of a meeting held between Mack, members of council, and the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) at the DCA building in Trenton on Friday.
The State of New Jersey has spent 44.4million dollars in snow removal with about a month left in, “snow season.” The state spent more than 20.3million twice this winter in effort to remove the snow. If the state has one more snow storm it will set a record for most money spent in a winter for snow removal.
In National News…
Health officials have tracked measles in a U.S. airport. Health officials said on Monday they have launched a cross-country measles watch for anyone who might have been exposed to a contagious airline passenger who traveled through four major U.S. airports.
A Nebraska mother suffering from depression killed her husband, daughter and herself. Toni Hindman had been suffering from depression when she bought a knife and killed her daughter and 47-year-old husband in their rural Ithaca house.
In International News…
Pakistan rose oil prices 9.9 percent the decision was forced by international oil market price increases spurred by uprisings in Libya and other North African and the Middle Eastern countries. The price of a gallon of gas went from roughly $3.28 per gallon to $3.59 per gallon.
In Sports news…
The New Jersey Nets lose an overtime shootout to the Phoenix Suns 104-103. This was Point Guard Deron Williams home debut for the New Jersey Nets.
The New York Jets have released Damian Woody, Jason Taylor, Kris Jenkins and Vernon Gholston due to high salaries and a lot of injuries.
Today’s Weather…
Today is going to be clear with a high of 47.
Entertainment News…
Boxing Great Sugar Ray Leonard will be appearing on Dancing with the Stars this upcoming season.
WKNJ News Update #2
WKNJ Newscast
March 7, 2011
Wayne Hinds
Good afternoon, it’s Monday, March 7, 2011 at Twelve o’clock and you’re listening to 90.3 WKNJ-FM,
Union, New Jersey, and I’m Wayne with the news.
In Local News…
There was a fire on Linden Avenue in Jersey City, New Jersey at the Cenveo Envelope Company at around 7:48 am. Firefighters arrived at 7:52 am only to see the fire was started by some of the machines inside the building. All residents living around the area of the burning building were asked to evacuate the area in the event of the fire spreading.
Heavy overnight rain has caused many floods in Hillsdale, New Jersey Firefighters evacuated about 20 people by having them climb into a 10-by-four-foot basket connected to a bucket loader that transported them to safety after several basements were flooded. The following roads are blocked off due to flooding.
• Bergen
NJ 17 Southbound, I-80, (MM9.9) , Lodi, left lane closed
US 46 Both Directions, CR 61/Main St, (MM66.6) , Lodi, ramp closed
• Hudson
I-280 Eastbound, Exit 17 - Harrison Av, (MM16.9), Kearny, ramp closed
• Monmouth
NJ 35 Southbound, South of County Rd, (MM45.1) , Aberdeen Twp., right lane closed
NJ 36 Southbound, Laurel Ave, (MM21.0) , Hazlet Twp., jug handle closed
NJ 36 Southbound, South of Leonard Av, (MM16.1) , Middletown Twp., 1 lane may be closed
• Morris
NJ 23 Southbound, CR 660/Newark Pompton Turnpike, (MM11.9), Pequannock Twp., all lanes closed
• Passaic
NJ 23 Northbound, North of US 202, (MM9.4), Wayne Twp., all lanes closed
Hamburg Turnpike at Terhune Drive closed, Wayne, due to water from Pompton Falls hitting deck of the bridge
• Sussex
NJ 23 Northbound, Holly Trail, (MM29.0) , Hardyston Twp., all lanes open to traffic
• Warren
NJ 182 Northbound, Shelly Av, (MM0.2) , Hackettstown, right lane closed
In National News…
The New England area was hit with another huge snow storm, this time they storm dumped two feet of snow. As of 1 p.m., 23.3 inches of snow had fallen at Burlington International Airport, the biggest March snowfall there on record and it wasn't finished yet. This snow storm helped to push the winter of 2010-2011 up the record list.
One of the world’s most active volcanoes has erupted again, Kilauea volcano sent lava 65 feet in the air. There were also about 150 small earthquakes were recorded within Kilauea in the past 24 hours. Kilauea has been in constant eruption since Jan. 3, 1983.
In International News…
Oil Prices have jumped $107 in the past week due to the continuous fighting in Libya. The intense fighting between Libyan government forces and rebels appeared to be turning into a civil war and raised the prospect of a prolonged cut in crude exports from the OPEC nation.
Today’s Weather…
Today’s weather is going to be sunny and windy with a high of 47.
In Sports News…
The NFL and NFLPA resume their Collective Bargaining Agreement talks after extending the deadline a week from its original March 4th date.
The Miami Heat have received their fourth come-from-behind loss this season, Last Night’s 87-86 loss to the Chicago Bulls is also their fifth loss in six games.
In Entertainment News…
Apple Inc. Ipad 2 will be available at Best Buy on March 11, 2011 after 5pm. There will no longer be a pre-order system for the Ipad 2.
March 7, 2011
Wayne Hinds
Good afternoon, it’s Monday, March 7, 2011 at Twelve o’clock and you’re listening to 90.3 WKNJ-FM,
Union, New Jersey, and I’m Wayne with the news.
In Local News…
There was a fire on Linden Avenue in Jersey City, New Jersey at the Cenveo Envelope Company at around 7:48 am. Firefighters arrived at 7:52 am only to see the fire was started by some of the machines inside the building. All residents living around the area of the burning building were asked to evacuate the area in the event of the fire spreading.
Heavy overnight rain has caused many floods in Hillsdale, New Jersey Firefighters evacuated about 20 people by having them climb into a 10-by-four-foot basket connected to a bucket loader that transported them to safety after several basements were flooded. The following roads are blocked off due to flooding.
• Bergen
NJ 17 Southbound, I-80, (MM9.9) , Lodi, left lane closed
US 46 Both Directions, CR 61/Main St, (MM66.6) , Lodi, ramp closed
• Hudson
I-280 Eastbound, Exit 17 - Harrison Av, (MM16.9), Kearny, ramp closed
• Monmouth
NJ 35 Southbound, South of County Rd, (MM45.1) , Aberdeen Twp., right lane closed
NJ 36 Southbound, Laurel Ave, (MM21.0) , Hazlet Twp., jug handle closed
NJ 36 Southbound, South of Leonard Av, (MM16.1) , Middletown Twp., 1 lane may be closed
• Morris
NJ 23 Southbound, CR 660/Newark Pompton Turnpike, (MM11.9), Pequannock Twp., all lanes closed
• Passaic
NJ 23 Northbound, North of US 202, (MM9.4), Wayne Twp., all lanes closed
Hamburg Turnpike at Terhune Drive closed, Wayne, due to water from Pompton Falls hitting deck of the bridge
• Sussex
NJ 23 Northbound, Holly Trail, (MM29.0) , Hardyston Twp., all lanes open to traffic
• Warren
NJ 182 Northbound, Shelly Av, (MM0.2) , Hackettstown, right lane closed
In National News…
The New England area was hit with another huge snow storm, this time they storm dumped two feet of snow. As of 1 p.m., 23.3 inches of snow had fallen at Burlington International Airport, the biggest March snowfall there on record and it wasn't finished yet. This snow storm helped to push the winter of 2010-2011 up the record list.
One of the world’s most active volcanoes has erupted again, Kilauea volcano sent lava 65 feet in the air. There were also about 150 small earthquakes were recorded within Kilauea in the past 24 hours. Kilauea has been in constant eruption since Jan. 3, 1983.
In International News…
Oil Prices have jumped $107 in the past week due to the continuous fighting in Libya. The intense fighting between Libyan government forces and rebels appeared to be turning into a civil war and raised the prospect of a prolonged cut in crude exports from the OPEC nation.
Today’s Weather…
Today’s weather is going to be sunny and windy with a high of 47.
In Sports News…
The NFL and NFLPA resume their Collective Bargaining Agreement talks after extending the deadline a week from its original March 4th date.
The Miami Heat have received their fourth come-from-behind loss this season, Last Night’s 87-86 loss to the Chicago Bulls is also their fifth loss in six games.
In Entertainment News…
Apple Inc. Ipad 2 will be available at Best Buy on March 11, 2011 after 5pm. There will no longer be a pre-order system for the Ipad 2.
WKNJ News Update #1
WKNJ Newscast
February 7, 2011
Wayne Hinds
Good afternoon, it’s Tuesday, February 7, 2011 at Twelve o’clock and you’re listening to 90.3 WKNJ-FM, Union, New Jersey, and I’m Wayne with the news.
In Local News…
A water main break has left Downtown Jersey City residents without water. Around 7 in the morning Seventh Avenue residents began to see their street overcome with water. One resident said, "It was like the Mississippi River. I didn't know if I should get my bathing suit or what." According to United Water about 35 families are without water.
In other local news Jersey City is still continuing their snow removal effort. From 7am until 7pm the cities incinerator and Department of Public Works will continue to remove snow that has made the streets of Jersey City a terror. Residents will be relieved to see there is room for parking and that the sidewalks will be free of snow. Snow removal started last week on Garfield Avenue, Christopher Columbus Drive and Broadway.
In National News…
Dozens of Cheeseheads arrived at Lambeau Field this morning to begin purchasing their Green Bay Packers Super Bowl Championship gear. Brett Elliot took the day off from work to be one of the many Packers fans who bought a piece of championship history. The team also plans to have their Championship parade on Tuesday.
When Savannah, Georgia began to welcome the largest cargo ship to ever dock, and the surprise is, the ship barely fit. The Figaro sailed in weighing at half capacity to avoid touching the rivers bottom, and the ship still could not navigate the shallow waters at high tide. The east coast ports are not deep enough to handle such a huge vessel the ship came in weighing 8,500 pounds and over a thousand feet long. The eastern seaboard has begun a 2.3 dollar project to deepen the canal by 50 feet.
In International News….
A wildfire in Australia has destroyed over 41 houses and blazed through over 4000 acres of land. In Roleystone and Kelmscott 41 houses were burned and 19 were destroyed. Firefighters have tried water-bombing but it hasn’t affected the fire too much. The fire was started by a man who was using a power tool which ignited dry gas.
In sports…
Super Bowl XLV was played last night in Dallas, Texas where it showcased the AFC Conference Champion Pittsburgh Steelers and the NFC Conference Champion Green Bay Packers. The final score has the Packers winning 31-25, and Green Bay Quarterback Aaron Rogers won Super Bowl MVP.
Tonight The Boston Celtics take on the Charlotte Bobcats at 7pm.
In weather…
Tuesdays forecast shows rain in the morning making way to clear skies in the evening. High of 37.
February 7, 2011
Wayne Hinds
Good afternoon, it’s Tuesday, February 7, 2011 at Twelve o’clock and you’re listening to 90.3 WKNJ-FM, Union, New Jersey, and I’m Wayne with the news.
In Local News…
A water main break has left Downtown Jersey City residents without water. Around 7 in the morning Seventh Avenue residents began to see their street overcome with water. One resident said, "It was like the Mississippi River. I didn't know if I should get my bathing suit or what." According to United Water about 35 families are without water.
In other local news Jersey City is still continuing their snow removal effort. From 7am until 7pm the cities incinerator and Department of Public Works will continue to remove snow that has made the streets of Jersey City a terror. Residents will be relieved to see there is room for parking and that the sidewalks will be free of snow. Snow removal started last week on Garfield Avenue, Christopher Columbus Drive and Broadway.
In National News…
Dozens of Cheeseheads arrived at Lambeau Field this morning to begin purchasing their Green Bay Packers Super Bowl Championship gear. Brett Elliot took the day off from work to be one of the many Packers fans who bought a piece of championship history. The team also plans to have their Championship parade on Tuesday.
When Savannah, Georgia began to welcome the largest cargo ship to ever dock, and the surprise is, the ship barely fit. The Figaro sailed in weighing at half capacity to avoid touching the rivers bottom, and the ship still could not navigate the shallow waters at high tide. The east coast ports are not deep enough to handle such a huge vessel the ship came in weighing 8,500 pounds and over a thousand feet long. The eastern seaboard has begun a 2.3 dollar project to deepen the canal by 50 feet.
In International News….
A wildfire in Australia has destroyed over 41 houses and blazed through over 4000 acres of land. In Roleystone and Kelmscott 41 houses were burned and 19 were destroyed. Firefighters have tried water-bombing but it hasn’t affected the fire too much. The fire was started by a man who was using a power tool which ignited dry gas.
In sports…
Super Bowl XLV was played last night in Dallas, Texas where it showcased the AFC Conference Champion Pittsburgh Steelers and the NFC Conference Champion Green Bay Packers. The final score has the Packers winning 31-25, and Green Bay Quarterback Aaron Rogers won Super Bowl MVP.
Tonight The Boston Celtics take on the Charlotte Bobcats at 7pm.
In weather…
Tuesdays forecast shows rain in the morning making way to clear skies in the evening. High of 37.
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