Morning
Morristown
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ New Jersey native Jamie Ding won his 29th straight Jeopardy! game on April 22 at 7:30 p.m., earning $19,001 that increased his total to $793,602—securing a spot on the all-time winnings list and a place in the Tournament of Champions. Daily Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ County College of Morris will host its fifth annual Criminal Justice Day on May 7 at its campus, offering interactive exhibits and career insights for students and community members. WRNJ Radio
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials marked Earth Day 2026 this week with a ceremonial tree planting at Morris View Healthcare Center — a project supported by Atlantic Health and the Shade Tree Division — and recognized the Rutgers Environmental Stewardship Program that trained local volunteers and preserved open space. WRNJ Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ NJ Attorney General Jennifer Davenport warned residents yesterday about scams on Facebook & Instagram that use fake ads and deepfake tactics to mislead people into risky stock and crypto investments. She urged anyone affected to verify offers and report suspicious activity promptly. Daily Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ New Jersey health officials confirmed the state's first measles case of 2026 when a Hudson County resident returned from international travel and urged residents to verify their MMR vaccination after possible exposure at Newark Liberty International Airport Terminal B and Hackensack University Medical Center. WRNJ Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Morris County Tournament for girls lacrosse has Chatham as the top seed following an April 22 meeting. First-round games are due by April 25, with quarterfinals on May 2, semifinals on May 6 at Drew + the final on May 9. Daily Record
- ➤ The RWJBarnabas Health Red Bulls Performance Center opened today in Morris Township, covering 80 acres with eight soccer fields and a full-scale gym and hydrotherapy center for training, recovery, and nutrition. The new facility partners with RWJBarnabas Health to boost player development and set a local benchmark for elite care. News 12 New Jersey
- ➤ Chase Bisontis from Don Bosco is generating NFL Draft buzz as he may be chosen in the late first round later today in Pittsburgh—teams like the Giants are watching his progress close to home. The 6-foot-5 guard showcased strong play at Texas A&M and in North Jersey games. Daily Record
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.
~ Helen Keller
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