No government shutdown, no millionaire's tax - but no deal either yet in the budget dispute between Gov. Murphy and the Legislature. Host Alex Zdan talks to Monmouth University Polling Institute director Patrick Murray and Politico reporter Katherine Landergan.

And for how this budget battle looks for the future of Gov. Phil Murphy’s tenure, Alex speaks with Democratic strategist Julie Roginsky, president of Optimus Communications and Republican strategist Mike DuHaime, partner at Mercury Public Affai

Today's evening topics: Preston Taylor is sentenced for his role in disposing of Sarah Stern’s body. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear the “Bridgegate” case. And Jersey City becomes the latest New Jersey town to ban plastic shopping bags.

After 7 years, Jim & Carol Ferraioli are finally ready to begin construction on a new home to replace the one that was ravaged by Superstorm Sandy.

They have overcome struggles with contractors, mortgage companies and state programs just to get to this point but they still needed to clear 1 more hurdle before the foundation is poured.

The KIYC team has been able to get to know the family for 3 years, and was able to tell their story of sorrow & perseverance against what seemed to be impossible odd

Here are today's top stories:

• Lake Hopatcong closed
• Jersey takes in more sports betting money than Nevada
• Weekend Jersey Buzz

Today's evening topics: Gov. Phil Murphy says that he will have a state budget approved by the June 30 deadline. The Port Authority announces plans for toll and fare increases. And President Trump responds to a Supreme Court decision to keep a question about citizenship off the 2020 Census.

Today's trending topics:

A 12-year-old boy drowns in Morris County.

A Monmouth County woman is hoping to spread kindness this summer.

New Jersey's own Bob Ley is retiring from ESPN.

Today's evening topics: A Newark police officer defends his actions in a deadly shooting. An alleged doughnut thief has been caught. And the state budget debate puts a Turtle Back Zoo project in jeopardy.

Today's trending topics:

Hackensack community looking for resignation of a school board member.

A Sussex County EMT in trouble with the law.

Port Authority increases.

Today's evening topics: A Sussex County man is accused of manufacturing his own assault firearms. A Seaside Park police officer is being praised for saving a choking child. And the deadline approaches for Gov. Phil Murphy to approve a state budget.

Today's trending topics:

Police officer wake.

Free lunches for kids.

NJ is unpatriotic.