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 […]
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Kayaker drowns after capsizing in Brandywine
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/19/2018) A kayaker drowned after capsizing in the Brandywine in Wilmington on Tuesday, city police said. Officers arrived near the North Market Street Bridge about 12:40 p.m. and saw […]
2 in critical condition after swimming pool incidents
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DELAWARE (7/5/2018) A 4-year-old and a 15-year-old were in critical condition after swimming pool incidents Wednesday, the New Castle County police said. About 5:50 p.m., a 15-year-old boy […]
Flooding closes roads
DELAWARE (4/16/2018) Heavy rains, totaling more than 2 inches at spots across the state, closed several roads today. At least one motorist was rescued from a vehicle stranded in floodwaters. That […]
Photos: St. Patrick’s Day Society parade in Wilmington
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Delaware rainfall totals
DELAWARE (2/12/2018) As much as 3.75 inches of rain fell in the state during storms the past few days, according to the National Weather Service. Flooding caused problems on roadways, including […]
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 […]
Allen Harim moving headquarters to former Vlasic plant near Millsboro
SEAFORD, Delaware (12/18/2017) Allen Harim, a leading producer and processor of chickens on Delmarva, will be moving its corporate headquarters from Seaford to the former Vlasic pickle plant near Millsboro. […]
120 dogs for adoption arrive in Delaware
NEW CASTLE AIRPORT, DELAWARE (12/10/2017) A plane carrying 120 at-risk dogs for adoption arrived at New Castle Airport on Saturday. The pets were welcomed by the Brandywine Valley SPCA, which […]
Photos: Claymont Christmas parade 2017
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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 […]
Photos: Delaware Veterans Day ceremony
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Man killed in crash near Georgetown; driver charged with DUI
GEORGETOWN, DELAWARE (11/4/2017) A 48-year-old man was killed in a three-vehicle crash west of Georgetown on Friday, and the driver of one of the vehicles was charged with DUI, the Delaware […]
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 […]
New Castle County police promotions recognized
NEWARK, DELAWARE (8/22/2017) New Castle County police recognized recently promoted officers at a ceremony Monday. The officers recognized were; Lt. Colonel Quinton L. Watson, Major Robert A. McLucas, Captain Joseph S. […]
Customer trapped under car in salvage yard dies
GEORGETOWN, DELAWARE (8/9/2017) A customer removing a part from a vehicle was killed Tuesday when the vehicle slipped off a jack at Donovan Salvage Works north of Georgetown, the Delaware State […]
Record catfish caught in Nanticoke River
SEAFORD, DELAWARE (8/9/2017) A blue catfish caught in the upper Nanticoke River near Seaford has been confirmed as a new state record in the Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament, authorities announced Tuesday. […]
Man rescued from the Brandywine
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (8/4/2017) A man in distress was rescued from the Brandywine in Wilmington on Thursday morning, authorities said. Wilmington firefighters were returning from another call when they noticed the man […]
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 […]
Body recovered from the Brandywine
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (7/27/2017) A body was recovered from the Brandywine near Wilmington on Wednesday, and authorities are trying to determine if it is a man who went missing in the creek […]
7 inches of rain brings flooding, power outages, road rescues
DELAWARE (7/24/2017) A flash flood warning was issued for northern New Castle County until 9 a.m. today in the wake of storms that dumped as much as 7.5 inches of rain […]
Crop duster pilot critically injured in plane crash
SANDTOWN, DELAWARE (7/19/2017) A pilot was taken to a hospital in critical condition after a crop-dusting plane crashed in a bean field this morning north of Sandtown, the Delaware State Police […]
Worker injured 80-feet above ground is rescued
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (7/13/2017) An injured worker was rescued by firefighters 80 feet above the ground at an industrial site north of New Castle, authorities said. The rescue in the 300 […]
Newark police identify Elkton Road hit-and-run victim
NEWARK, DELAWARE (7/7/2017) The body of a man was found along Elkton Road in Newark this morning, and city police say he was struck by a hit-and-run driver late Thursday night. […]
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. […]
Hockessin readies 4th of July celebration
HOCKESSIN, DELAWARE (6/28/2017) Area residents will have a full 4th of July celebration in Hockessin. Neighborhood relay races start at 9 a.m., fireworks at dusk, and the traditional holiday parade at […]
Storm causes damage in New Castle County
DELAWARE (6/24/2017) Storms that moved through Delaware early today caused damage at spots across New Castle County, according to reports from the scene. At New Castle Avenue and Landers Lane, a […]
Delaware tornado confirmed
GREENWOOD, DELAWARE (6/20/2017) The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado struck the Greenwood area, causing damage but no injuries on Monday evening. Tornadic damage was embedded in larger straight-line winds, […]
‘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 […]
Man injured in C&D Canal watercraft crash
ST. GEORGES, DELAWARE (6/14/2017) A 56-year-old man was taken to a hospital after he was thrown from his personal watercraft in the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal on Tuesday, authorities said. The […]
Pets for adoption arrive in Delaware
[soliloquy id=”22524″] NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (6/11/2017) About 200 small dogs, puppies and kittens destined for adoption arrived at New Castle Airport on Saturday after a flight from California and Arizona. […]
Woman found dead in McDonald’s bathroom
LONG NECK, DELAWARE (6/11/2017) A woman was pronounced dead at the scene Saturday after she was found unconscious at a McDonald’s restaurant in Long Neck, the Delaware State Police said this morning. […]
Body of missing boater recovered
PENNS GROVE, NEW JERSEY (5/15/2017) The body of a man missing in the Delaware River after a small boat capsized Sunday has been recovered, authorities said early today. Another man on […]
2 injured in Airport Speedway crashes; 1 in critical condition
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (5/7/2017) Two people were injured in crashes at the Airport Speedway near New Castle on Friday night, authorities said this morning. The first incident happened about 9:10 p.m. […]
NASCAR driver visits Gallaher Elementary School; student artist honored
STANTON, DELAWARE (April 25, 2017) NASCAR Camping World Truck Series star Ryan Truex visited Gallaher Elementary School today to help announce the winner of Dover International Speedway’s second-annual Monster Mile Youth […]
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 […]
Man seriously injured in industrial accident in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (4/3/2017) A worker suffered serious injuries in an industrial accident in Wilmington this morning, according to reports from the scene. The incident happened about 8:30 a.m. at Steel Suppliers Erectors […]
Wilmington nightclub closed for code violations
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (3/20/2017) A Wilmington nightclub was ordered closed by city officials Sunday night after code violations were found during an investigation of overcrowding, authorities said. City firefighters were sent to […]
Wilmington firefighters rescue teen after plunge into river
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (3/20/2017) The Market Street Bridge over the Brandywine was closed for nearly an hour this morning while Wilmington firefighters rescued a teenage boy who reportedly jumped from the span […]
4 sickened by fumes in Dunleith home without power
MINQUADALE, DELAWARE (3/15/2017) Four people were sickened by carbon monoxide fumes this evening while using a kerosene stove, gas stove and charcoal grill to heat a home in the Dunleith community […]
After storm, many may be without power for days
DELAWARE (3/14/2017) A nor’easter that brought snow, freezing rain and gusty winds to northern Delaware today left more than 32,000 Delmarva Power customers without electricity in New Castle County, and […]
Schools announce closings as nor’easter looms
DELAWARE (3/13/2017) School districts began announcing closings for Tuesday in advance of a major snowstorm expected to hit Delaware overnight. Brandywine, Christina, Colonial, Red Clay and New Castle County Vocational-Technical were […]
Latest snow predictions
UPDATED STORY: Schools announce closings DELAWARE (3/12/2017) Weather forecasters have a wide range of predictions for a coastal storm due Monday night and Tuesday, with the latest forecast Sunday afternoon saying […]
Snow predictions: 0 to 16 inches
UPDATED STORY: Latest Delaware snow predictions: 0 to 20 inches DELAWARE (3/11/2017) Weather forecasters have a wide range of predictions for a coastal storm due Monday night and Tuesday, with the […]
Timmons takes command of Delaware National Guard
[soliloquy id=”21441″] NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (2/12/2017) Major Gen. Carol Timmons took command of the Delaware National Guard today. She replaced Maj. Gen. Frank Vavala, who retired after 18 years as adjutant […]
Worker critically burned in fire while thawing frozen machinery lines
ODESSA, DELAWARE (2/10/2017) A 21-year-old man was critically burned this morning when fire broke out as he was attempting to thaw frozen machinery lines at a construction site north of Odessa, […]
Schools closing as snow begins in Delaware
DELAWARE (2/9/2017) Many schools are closing or opening late as a predicted major snowstorm gets underway in northern Delaware this morning. But all state and city of Wilmington offices will open […]