2 homes condemned after tree falls near Newport
NEWPORT, DELAWARE (1/24/2017) A large tree fell through two homes east of Newport overnight, according to reports from the scene. The tree caused heavy damage to the houses in the 300 […]
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60 mph winds cause damage, injury, power outages in Delaware
DELAWARE (1/23/2017) Gusty winds topping 60 mph and heavy rains are causing damage across Delaware today, and at least one person was injured. High water was causing delays on numerous roads in coastal Sussex […]
Photos: Women’s March in Delaware
[soliloquy id=”21191″] NEWARK, DELAWARE (1/21/2017) Hundreds turned out in Newark today for a sister march to the Women’s March on Washington. The Delaware event began at The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship […]
Buses leaving Delaware for Women’s March on Washington
CHRISTIANA, DELAWARE (1/21/2017) More than 100 people boarded two buses in the fog this morning to participate in the Women’s March on Washington. They gathered at 6 a.m. the park-and-ride lot at […]
Pennsylvania couple claims huge Powerball win; ticket sold in Delaware
DOVER, DELAWARE (1/17/2017) A Pennsylvania couple has claimed the Powerball jackpot from Dec. 17, Delaware Lottery officials announced today. The single winning ticket, worth $121.6 million in annuity value, was purchased […]
Man found dead in garage
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/17/2017) City police are investigating the death of a man found inside a garage in Wilmington, according to reports from the scene. The man’s body was found shortly […]
After 10 inches of snow, Markell lifts state of emergency
DELAWARE (1/7/2016) Following a storm that dumped as much as 10 inches of snow on downstate Delaware, Gov. Jack Markell this evening lifted a limited state of emergency he had declared […]
Big snowstorm predicted for southern Delaware on Saturday
DELAWARE (1/6/2017) After a storm that brought slightly more than an inch of snow to northern Delaware overnight, new predictions for the weekend are forecasting a major storm for the southern part […]
Powerball $121 million jackpot ticket sold in Selbyville
DELAWARE (12/19/2016) Powerball officials report there was one winning ticket in Saturday night’s drawing for the $121.6 million jackpot and it was sold in Delaware. The winning numbers were 1, 8, […]
A dusting of snow falls in northern Delaware; temperature dropping
DELAWARE (12/15/2016) An overnight snowfall left a dusting on parts of northern Delaware, but no measurable amounts were reported on the ground, according to the National Weather Service. The service said […]
Foster homes needed for rescued dogs
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (12/13/2016) The Brandywine Valley SPCA is seeking foster homes for some of the 14 severely neglected dogs rescued last month from a Millsboro property. The animals were seized by […]
1 struck, killed by Amtrak train
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (12/13/2016) One person was struck and killed by an Amtrak train southwest of Wilmington on Monday night, Delaware State Police reported. The fatality happened shortly after 8 p.m. […]
Wilmington police shoot, kill dog after boy attacked
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (12/8/2016) City police shot and killed a pit bull after it attacked a 13-year-old boy on Wednesday, according to reports from the scene. The incident happened about 6 […]
Body found in Wilmington near bridge
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (11/24/2016) A naked body was found in Wilmington this morning, according to reports from the scene. The deceased male was found alongside a bridge in the 500 block […]
Pedestrian struck, killed by Amtrak train
STANTON, DELAWARE (11/23/2016) A pedestrian was struck and killed by an Amtrak train north of Harmony Road this afternoon, Delaware State Police said. The fatality was reported at 3:43 p.m. […]
Sussex County launches food drive, sets caroling date
GEORGETOWN, DELAWARE (11/3/2016) Sussex County’s annual food drive is getting underway. The event to help the less fortunate continues through November and December and is highlighted with the 33rd annual […]
Brandywine’s Wendy Turner is Delaware’s Teacher of the Year
DOVER, DELAWARE (10/26/2016) A Brandywine School District educator has been named Delaware’s 2017 State Teacher of the Year. Wendy Turner, a second-grade teacher at Mount Pleasant Elementary School, won the […]
2 rescued from capsized sailboat in Delaware River
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (10/26/2016) Two people were rescued after their 19-foot sailboat capsized in the Delaware River near New Castle, according to reports from the scene. The boat overturned about 3 […]
Flood warning issued for parts of Kent, Sussex counties
DELAWARE (10/10/2016) A flood warning is in effect until 10:30 a.m. today for parts of Kent and Sussex counties, the National Weather Service says. The service said the Nanticoke River […]
Heavy rain tonight may bring flash flooding in Kent, Sussex
DELAWARE (10/8/2016) Heavy rain tonight may bring flash flooding in Kent and Sussex counties, the National Weather Service says. A flash flood watch was issued from 6 tonight until noon Sunday. […]
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Fairfax holds vigil to remember 2 fallen firefighters
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Street closings set in Wilmington at service for fallen firefighters
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/30/2016) City police are alerting motorists of road closures Saturday in the area of the Chase Center on the Riverfront. A memorial service for two firefighters killed in […]
Building collapses in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/30/2016) A building collapsed today while a crew was working in an excavation next door, according to reports from the scene. The ground saturated after heavy rains gave way […]
Flooding keeps many roads closed after heavy rains
DELAWARE (9/30/2016) Flooding from heavy rains continued to keep many roads closed in low areas across the state today, especially in Sussex County, where 13.8 inches of rain fell in the Harbeson and […]
Rainfall tops 12 inches; more due; roads closed
DELAWARE (9/29/2016) More than 12 inches of rain has fallen at Harbeson in Sussex County, and the National Weather Service says more downpours are expected into Friday across the state. […]
Body found near tracks in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/27/2016) A body was found near railroad tracks in Wilmington on Monday, according to reports from the scene. Juveniles walking nearby made the discovery about 4 p.m. near […]
1 woman dead, 1 injured in Bear townhome collapse
BEAR, DELAWARE (9/22/2016) One woman was found dead and another injured in a partial collapse at the Brookfield town house community in Bear, authorities said. The structural collapse was discovered about 8:35 p.m. Wednesday in […]
Man killed in boat collision is identified
LONG NECK, DELAWARE (9/19/2016) The man killed when the personal watercraft he was using collided with a pontoon boat in Indian River Bay on Saturday was identified today by state […]
Heavy rain brings street flooding in Milford
MILFORD, DELAWARE (9/19/2016) Heavy rains are flooding some streets in Milford, and city police are advising motorists to use caution. Police say the minor street flooding may cause hydroplaning of […]
Crop duster survives when plane catches fire
CHESTERTOWN, MARYLAND (9/18/2016) A crop duster from Delaware escaped serious injury this afternoon when a plane he was using caught fire after a failed takeoff near Chestertown, authorities said. The […]
1 dead, 1 injured in Indian River Bay boat collision
UPDATED STORY: Man killed in boat collision is identified LONG NECK, DELAWARE (9/17/2016) A 78-year-old man was killed Saturday when his personal watercraft collided with a pontoon boat in the Indian […]
New Castle County police honor Szczerba with school supply giveaway
MINQUADALE, DELAWARE (9/8/2016) The New Castle County Police Department has collected school supplies for their “Day of Service” to honor Lt. Joseph L. Szczerba, who was killed in the line […]
I-95 crash traps dump truck driver
NEWARK, DELAWARE (9/7/2016) A dump truck overturned this morning on Interstate 95 at Newark, trapping the driver inside, Delaware State Police said. The crash about 8:05 a.m. happened at the northbound […]
Woman’s death after Go Ape! zip line fall ruled accidental
KIRKWOOD, DELAWARE (8/25/2016) A 59-year-old woman who died after falling on the Go Ape! Tree Top Adventure Course at Lums Pond State Park was standing on a platform 35 feet above […]
Woman dies after zip line fall at Lums Pond State Park
UPDATED STORY: Police identify woman, say she was standing on platform KIRKWOOD, DELAWARE (8/24/2016) A 59-year-old woman died this afternoon after falling from a zip line ride at Lums Pond […]
Tests to begin for underwater wind power cable into Delaware
FENWICK ISLAND, DELAWARE (8/24/2016) Testing is to begin in late August for a proposed underwater cable to carry power from US Wind’s offshore turbines into Delaware. A map of the testing […]
Police: Man found dead in Christina River was 35
NEWPORT, DELAWARE (8/15/2016) A man found dead in the Christina River on Saturday has been identified as a 35-year-old from Wilmington, the Delaware State Police said this morning. Police said […]
3 taken to hospital after campers stung at Rockwood Park
PENNY HILL, DELAWARE (8/10/2016) Three children were taken to a hospital after a dozen campers were stung by flying insects this afternoon, authorities said. The incident happened shortly before 11 […]
NTSB issues first report in death of firefighter Tim McClanahan
GEORGETOWN, DELAWARE (8/6/2016) The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a preliminary report in the death of Lewes firefighter Tim McClanahan during a training exercise at Delaware Coastal Airport near […]
Storms sweep state; lightning hits Hockessin home
DELAWARE (7/28/2016) A series of thunderstorms swept across Delaware this afternoon with wind peaking over 60 mph, toppling trees, bringing power outages and stranding some vehicles in high water. Heavy […]
Storms knock down trees, power lines
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DELAWARE (7/25/2016) Storms swept across New Castle County early this morning, knocking down trees and power lines, according to reports from the area. The storms hit shortly […]
Man, woman found dead at Northtowne Plaza shopping center
BRANDYWINE HUNDRED, DELAWARE (7/22/2016) The bodies of a man and a woman were found Thursday afternoon in the parking lot of the Northtowne Plaza shopping center off Naamans Road, according to […]
Man rescued from capsized boat faces alcohol charge
FENWICK ISLAND, DELAWARE (7/19/2016) A 54-year-old man who was rescued from his capsized cabin cruiser after clinging to it for two hours in Assawoman Bay now faces a charge of […]
More than 16,000 lose power after storms pound Delaware
DELAWARE (7/18/2016) Strong thunderstorms pounded Delaware late this afternoon, taking down trees and wires and dumping more than an inch of rain at spots. A wind gust of 53 mph […]
CSX train car ripped apart on tracks in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (7/17/2016) A CSX freight train car was ripped apart this morning in Wilmington, according to reports from the scene. The incident happened on the CSX tracks near West Ninth Street and […]
Firefighter’s funeral to bring delays in Lewes area
LEWES, DELAWARE (7/16/2016) Funeral services for volunteer firefighter Tim McClanahan are expected to cause delays and close some roads in the Lewes area today and Sunday, the Delaware Department of […]
Mounted patrol officers, horses graduate
MILLTOWN, DELAWARE (7/15/2016) Two Clydesdale horses and five police officers graduated Thursday from New Castle County police mounted patrol training. The ceremony was held at Carousel Park & Equestrian Center. […]