ONNJ Mornings with Ken Rosato – Wednesday, July 29 2026
Join Ken Rosato every morning at 7AM for the best of New Jersey news, talk and weather.
This morning, we cover the latest developments in the search for missing North Carolina woman Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell in Grenada, the deadly Seattle food festival shooting, devastating tornado damage across Wisconsin, and the heartbreaking story of a Colorado teenager who died while protecting his younger brother during a lightning strike. We also examine rising shark sightings along U.S. beaches, the legal fight over election betting, and the latest headlines from New Jersey, including the state’s mental health funding gap, a major child exploitation investigation, a $300 million lawsuit over AI data centers, and controversy surrounding FIFA’s World Cup field at MetLife Stadium.
Plus, Ken speaks with guests about e-bike and e-scooter safety after a life-changing crash, career success and leadership strategies for young professionals, the growing influence of social media creators on retail and fashion, Fibroid Awareness Month and women’s health, and the inspiring story behind New Jersey’s Hudson Willow coffee truck. Meteorologist Mike Favetta has your complete Garden State forecast, along with traffic updates and everything you need to start your day.
About the Author
Isabelle “Izzy” Conklin has always been born for storytelling; her parents even named her after a movie character! She studied Film and Television at Montclair State University, where she produced everything from San Francisco: On the Edge to the award-winning Arizona Stories: Border, Water and Politics.
Now, as a Production Administrator, Izzy keeps creative teams organized and shoots running smoothly, handling everything from prep to post. She’s all about making sure the details are covered so the big ideas can shine.
As a Jersey girl, Izzy’s especially excited to help tell stories rooted in her home state and she’s always down to jump in and bring a great idea to life.