Crash shuts southbound Route 1 near Dover
DOVER, DELAWARE (6/21/2019) A crash with an overturned car blocked southbound Route 1 south of Dover this morning. The crash happened about 4:30 a.m. at the north end of the […]
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Sussex tornado hit 120 mph; 1 injured
DELAWARE (4/15/2019) A tornado that struck in Sussex County early today reached a top speed of 120 mph, the National Weather Service said this afternoon. The twister injured one person […]
Southbound U.S. 13 in Dover reopened after crash
DOVER, DELAWARE (9/14/2018) A crash that closed all lanes of southbound U.S. 13 (DuPont Highway) in Dover has been cleared and all lanes reopened, city police said this morning. The crash […]
Woman killed in 5-vehicle crash on U.S. 13
WOODSIDE, DELAWARE (9/8/2018) A 44-year-old woman was killed in a chain-reaction crash involving five vehicles on U.S. 13 (South DuPont Highway), the Delaware State Police said this morning. Two others were […]
Amish Country Bike Tour riders face heavy rain
DOVER, DELAWARE (9/8/2018) Bicycle riders in the 32nd annual Amish Country Bike Tour faced heavy rain this morning. Participants could choose routes up to 100 miles long through Kent County, where some locations […]
Crash jams southbound Route 1 in Dover
DOVER, DELAWARE (7/1/2018) A crash with an overturned vehicle jammed southbound Route 1 in Dover this afternoon, according to reports from the scene. The crash happened about 3:30 p.m. at the […]
36-year-old man shot in Dover
DOVER, DELAWARE (6/7/2018) A 36-year-old man was shot in the head in the Manchester Square community on Wednesday night, Dover police said. The shooting happened about 9:30 p.m. in the […]
1 dead in fire near Smyrna
SMYRNA, DELAWARE (4/30/2018) One person was found dead after fire swept through a home south of Smyrna on Sunday, authorities said. The blaze in the 200 block of W. Big Woods […]
Emergency driving restrictions end in Sussex
DELAWARE (1/5/2018) As severe cold weather continues following a major snowstorm, Delaware officials announced that Sussex County state offices will remain closed through 4:30 p.m. today. Offices in Kent and New […]
Snowstorm closing state offices, schools across Delaware
DELAWARE (1/4/2018) An expected major snowstorm is closing state offices and schools across the state today. Wilmington and Newark city offices also will be closed today. Officials announced this morning that […]
Magnitude 4.1 earthquake rattles Delaware
DOVER, DELAWARE (11/30/2017) A magnitude 4.1 earthquake rattled Delaware and nearby states late this afternoon. The quake at 4:47 p.m. was centered 6.2 miles east northeast of Dover at a depth […]
Gunfire strikes vehicle on U.S. 13 near DSU
DOVER, DELAWARE (11/6/2017) Gunfire struck a vehicle on U.S. 13 (North DuPont Highway) at the main entrance to Delaware State University, the Dover police said. The shooting happened about 1:30 a.m. […]
Delaware National Guard assisting with hurricane relief in Puerto Rico
SMYRNA, DELAWARE (10/26/2017) Members of the Delaware National Guard are assisting with Hurricane Maria relief efforts in Puerto Rico. On Tuesday, 36 soldiers from the 1049th Transportation Company left the Smryna […]
Woman struck, killed on Route 1 near Frederica is identified
FREDERICA, DELAWARE (10/21/2017) A 54-year-old Milford woman was struck and killed while crossing Route 1 (Bay Road) near Frederica early today, the Delaware State Police said. The collision happened about 12:07 […]
Woman, 58, killed in Route 1 crash is identified
LITTLE HEAVEN, DELAWARE (10/16/2017) A fatal crash closed southbound Route 1 in Little Heaven for more than 2.5 hours this morning, according to Delaware State Police. The crash involving two vehicles […]
2 shot at Dover nightclub
DOVER, DELAWARE (10/15/2017) Two men were wounded in a shooting outside the Allure Nightclub in Dover early today, city police said. The shooting at the club, formerly known as Bubba’s, […]
Wreck shuts lane on southbound U.S. 13
FARMINGTON, DELAWARE (10/13/2017) A crash has closed the right lane and shoulder south of Farmington, according to reports from the area. The crash involving a tractor-trailer happened at Marsh Branch Road. […]
Plane overshoots runway, blocks Route 9
DOVER, DELAWARE (9/30/2017) The crash of a small airplane blocked Route 9 east of Dover for about an hour and a half this morning, Delaware State Police said. The pilot of […]
2 sought in Royal Farms robbery in Dover
DOVER, DELAWARE (9/30/2017) Two people are being sought by Dover police after the armed robbery of a Royal Farms convenience store early today. The robbery at 293 S. Saulsbury Road happened […]
1 dead, 2 injured in pickup truck crash
FARMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/30/2017) A 41-year-old man was killed and two other people injured in the crash of a pickup truck west of Farmington, the Delaware State Police reported this morning. […]
Suspects sought in car break-ins
GEORGETOWN, DELAWARE (9/25/2017) Two suspects are being sought in connection with a rash of car break-ins in Kent and Sussex counties, Delaware State Police said this morning. Police released a surveillance […]
Milford police arrest suspect after victim cut with knife
MILFORD, DELAWARE (9/18/2017) A suspect has been arrested in an attempted robbery in which the victim was cut with a knife, Milford police said this morning. The crime was reported about […]
Harrington woman killed in 3-vehicle crash
FELTON, DELAWARE (9/16/2017) A 62-year-old Harrington woman was killed Friday when her car was struck by a dump truck and pushed into a pickup east of Felton, the Delaware State Police […]
Milford man killed in Farmington crash; 1 in critical condition
FARMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/10/2017) A 46-year-old Milford man was killed early today and another person injured in a single-vehicle crash in Farmington, the Delaware State Police said. The crash happened about 1:15 […]
Suspect arrested in fatal horse and carriage crash
PEARSONS CORNER, DELAWARE (9/7/2017) A 29-year-old Hartly man was charged Wednesday in a hit-and-run crash involving a horse and carriage that killed a 55-year-old man. The crash happened about 8:05 p.m. […]
Milford police seek tips in trail camera theft
MILFORD, DELAWARE (9/6/2017) City police are seeking tips from the public in the theft of a trail camera in a wooded area near Carpenter Pit Road. The theft was reported Sunday […]
Passed-out driver charged in hit-and-run
WOODSIDE, DELAWARE (8/12/2017) A good Samaritan who stopped to help a man passed out at the wheel of a pickup truck ended up having his SUV struck by the pickup, the Delaware […]
Storms bring heavy rain, hail, flooding in Delaware
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (8/3/2017) Storms brought heavy rain, pea-sized hail and some flooding in Delaware on Wednesday. Flooding about 1:35 p.m. closed Pennsylvania Avenue at Union Street in Wilmington for about an […]
Dover police identify man killed on U.S. 13
DOVER, DELAWARE (8/1/2017) A man struck and killed by a vehicle on U.S. 13 in Dover was identified today by city police. The fatal collision happened about 8:38 p.m. Friday in […]
Pedestrian struck, killed on U.S. 13 in Dover
UPDATED STORY: Dover police identify man struck, killed on U.S. 13 DOVER, DELAWARE (7/30/2017) A 59-year-old man was killed when he was struck by a minivan as he was walking across […]
Valero Shore Stop robbed on Route 1
LITTLE HEAVEN, DELAWARE (7/29/2017) A robber fled with cash from a Valero Shore Stop gas station and convenience store in Little Heaven, the Delaware State Police reported this morning. The robbery […]
23-year-old man charged with DUI in fatal Dover crash
DOVER, DELAWARE (7/24/2017) A 23-year-0ld Dover man faces DUI and vehicular homicide charges after a fatal head-on crash in Dover early Sunday, city police said. The crash happened just before 3 […]
Pedestrian struck by SUV on Route 1
FREDERICA, DELAWARE (7/10/2017) A 41-year-0ld Milford man was injured when he was struck by a vehicle while walking along Route 1 (Bay Road) south of Frederica, the Delaware State Police said Sunday. […]
50-year-old man dies in crash
CANTERBURY, DELAWARE (7/5/2017) A 50-year-old Woodside man died Tuesday when his 1996 Chevrolet Corvette collided with another car east of Canterbury, the Delaware State Police said. The crash was reported at […]
Delaware seeks nominations to honor volunteers
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (7/3/2017) Delaware wants to recognize its top volunteers. Nominations for the Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards are being accepted by the state Office of Volunteerism through Aug. […]
Dover man, 34, charged in Milford murder
MILFORD, DELAWARE (7/1/2017) A Dover man has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of a 36-year-old Ellendale man, Milford police said today. The early morning shooting happened at […]
Fire’s smoke visible over large area
FELTON, DELAWARE (6/26/2017) Smoke from a commercial structure fire northwest of Felton has been visible over a large area late this afternoon. The blaze at 3051 Willow Grove Road was reported […]
1 dead in Cheswold apartment blaze; firefighter injured
CHESWOLD, DELAWARE 96/26/2017) One person died and a firefighter was injured when fire broke out in an apartment building in Cheswold on Sunday night, authorities said. The blaze was reported at […]
‘Probable tornado’ causes damage in Delaware; power out
UPDATED STORY: Delaware tornado confirmed DELAWARE (6/19/2017) Wind damage in southern Delaware this evening was described by emergency officials as a probable tornado, according to the National Weather Service. The service […]
8-year-old boy in critical condition after Dover crash
DOVER, DELAWARE (6/12/2017) An 8-year-old boy is in critical condition following an SUV rollover crash in Dover on Sunday, city police said this morning. Three children, all not wearing seat belts […]
Man charged in murder of woman at Dover motel
DOVER, DELAWARE (6/2/2017) A 21-year-old man has been charged with murdering a young woman at a Dover motel, city police said this morning. Ambler Buckler, 20, was found shot to […]
Marvin C. Mailey named Dover police chief
DOVER, DELAWARE (5/5/2017) The city of Dover has selected a new police chief. Deputy Chief Marvin C. Mailey will replace Chief Paul Bernat, who announced his retirement in December. Mailey was selected […]
44-year-old man shot to death near Dover is identified
DOVER, DELAWARE (5/3/2017) A 44-year-old man was shot to death early today at the Alder Park Apartments near Dover, the Delaware State Police said. The shooting at 51 Webbs Lane happened […]
Memorial fund established for family of fallen trooper
Funeral services set for Cpl. Ballard CHESWOLD, DELAWARE (4/28/2017) A memorial fund has been established for the family of Delaware State Police Cpl. Stephen J. Ballard, who was killed in the […]
Tips on keeping the mosquito population down
Information from the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control: DOVER, DELAWARE (4/28/2017) Through a new public awareness campaign, DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife Mosquito Control Section urges residential […]
Man struck, killed by car on U.S. 13 is identified
FELTON, DELAWARE (4/10/2017) A man walking onU.S. 13 along Felton’s eastern border was struck and killed by a car early today, the Delaware State Police said. The pedestrian fatality was reported […]
2 hurt as tree crushes car in storm; thousands lose power
DELAWARE (4/6/2017) Thousands of people lost electric service after thunderstorms knocked down trees and power lines this afternoon. At 9 p.m., more than 4,400 Delmarva Power customers remained without electric service […]
Woman struck, killed on U.S. 13 is identified
CAMDEN, DELAWARE (4/4/2017) A woman walking across South DuPont Highway (U.S. 13) died after being struck by three vehicles on Monday night north of Camden, the Delaware State Police reported this […]
Man charged with 3rd DUI after chase
HARRINGTON, DELAWARE (4/1/2017) A 47-year-old Frederica-area man was arrested on a third DUI charge after fleeing an officer in Harrington, city police said Friday. Two others in the vehicle also were […]