Rick has proudly been a part of the newsroom at New Jersey 101.5 since March 2022, reporting on all things Jersey. He was born in Princeton, has lived in the Garden State nearly his entire life, and got his start in radio news covering Lower Bucks County in Pennsylvania. When he isn't working on a story, Rick is probably playing too loud on the electric bass or listening to Tool.
Rick Rickman
Fiery shotgun round started Jackson, NJ wildfire, prosecutors say
As New Jersey continues to suffer its worst drought in 20 years, a Brick Township man is charged with starting the Shotgun Wildfire in Jackson, NJ.
NJ man sues American Dream mall for prop helicopter fail
A New Jersey claims an incident involving a prop helicopter at the American Dream mall left him in "great pain," according to a new lawsuit.
Visitor at NJ nude beach finds explosive find
A shocking discovery at the Jersey Shore on Saturday gives a new meaning to "Naked and Afraid."
Chinese exchange student behind bomb threat against NJ school, cops say
A foreign exchange student living in the United States on an expired visa sent threats to multiple schools including one in Atlantic County, police say.
Lambertville may be the spookiest place in NJ for Halloween
Many New Jersey towns and cities put up fantastic Halloween decorations, but the residents of this quiet river town truly spare no expense.
Two girls die at birthday party in fatal Newark, NJ house fire
Two young girls are dead after a horrible fire in Newark early Sunday morning, according to prosecutors.
New NJ prescription med rules to lower costs take effect
New prescription medication guidelines should help ease the minds of millions of New Jersey residents who worry about drug prices.
NJ party boss, still in prison, gets $80K no-show school job
Anthony Salters, head of the Hillside Democrats, is serving a six-month prison sentence but got an $80,000 job for the local school district.
Armed carjacker hospitalizes 3 police officers on George Washington Bridge
Three police officers are lucky to be alive after being attacked by a carjacker on the George Washington Bridge early Sunday morning.
These NJ towns spend the most of their tax bills on schools
In 2023, New Jersey's 21 counties collected over $33.3 billion in taxes. But where do those tax dollars go?