Salem/Hope Creek nuclear plant to test sirens
DELAWARE (12/29/2014) Sirens at the Salem/Hope Creek nuclear plants in New Jersey will be tested Tuesday and the sound may be heard in Delaware, authorities said today. The siren test […]
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Dirt biker hits shed, seriously injured
ST. GEORGES, DELAWARE (12/27/2014) A 30-year-old man was seriously injured today when he crashed into the side of a shed while riding a dirt bike, authorities said. The accident […]
Worker killed at Cherry Island Landfill identified
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (12/26/2014) A worker was killed this afternoon when he was struck by a tractor at the Cherry Island Landfill, authorities said. State police identified the victim as Jose Luis Garcia-Hernandez, […]
Beebe bans young visitors due to flu increase
LEWES, DELAWARE (12/26/2014) Citing a rising number of flu cases in Sussex County, Beebe Healthcare today began restricting patient visits at its hospital. Under what it called a temporary policy, […]
13 Delaware farms placed in preservation
DOVER, DELAWARE (12/26/2014) Thirteen farms totaling more than 1,060 acres have been selected for permanent easements to add to the Delaware Farmland Preservation Program. The Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation’s Board […]
Rain moving off, breezy day to follow
DELAWARE (12/25/2014) After more than an inch of rain fell on parts of the state, cloudy skies should gradually clear through Christmas day. forecasters say. Winds will gust to more than […]
Heavy rain due; flooding, thunderstorms possible
DELAWARE (12/24/2014) Heavy rain today may produce some flooding in areas of poor drainage and thunderstorms with strong gusty winds are possible, National Weather Service forecasters say. Minor coastal flooding […]
Holiday schedule for Wilmington trash, recycling pickup
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (12/22/2014) Officials released the following schedule for the city’s trash and recycling pickup: Monday December 22, 2014 Eastside Recycling Tuesday December 23, 2014 Westside Recycling Wednesday December 24, […]
Big Barrel Country Music Festival coming to Dover in June
DOVER, DELAWARE (12/18/2014) The Big Barrel Country Music Festival will take place June 26-28 at The Woodlands of Dover International Speedway. That’s the same spot where the annual Firefly Music […]
$35 million health care grant awarded to state
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (12/16/2014) A federal grant of $35 million to improve health care and cut costs has been awarded to Delaware, state officials say. The four-year grant was announced by […]
Body found along Route 896 in Glasgow
GLASGOW, DELAWARE (12/16/2014) A body was found in a ditch this morning along southbound Route 896 (South College Avenue). According to reports from the scene, a passerby spotted the body […]
Light snow accumulates at spots; weather delays flights
DELAWARE (12/11/2014) Light snow falling across Delaware this afternoon may bring some accumulation, the National Weather Service says. And the weather is delaying flights at Philadelphia International Airport. Less than […]
Grant to help infants, toddlers
DELAWARE (12/10/2014) A $5.5 million federal grant will help Delaware offer more services for infants, toddlers and their families. The award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services […]
Nor’easter dumps 2 inches of rain along coast; roads flood
DELAWARE (12/9/2014) A nor’easter pounded the Delaware coast overnight, with more than 2 inches of rain recorded by 6:30 a.m. at Bethany Beach and Long Neck. Flooding was reported on […]
DNREC report: Toxic chemical releases decrease
DOVER, DELAWARE (12/8/2014) Toxic chemical releases in Delaware continue a 15-year downward trend, according to a state report released today. Total onsite releases in 2013 were down 22 percent over […]
Nor’easter threatens heavy rain, flooding
DELAWARE (12/8/2014) Flooding of creeks and rivers in northern Delaware is possible Tuesday as a nor’easter dumps 2 inches of rain or more across the state, the National Weather Service says. […]
Rain today, Saturday; nor’easter threatens next
DELAWARE (12/5/2014) Rain beginning later today across the state will continue through Saturday with blustery winds following on Sunday, forecasters say. Minor tidal flooding is possible along the oceanfront on […]
Tussock Pond access to close Tuesday
LAUREL, DELAWARE (12/3/2014) The parking lot and boat ramp access at Tussock Pond west of Laurel will be closed Tuesday, state officials announced. The closure is to allow contractors to finish […]
Body recovered near capsized barge at Port of Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (12/3/2014) A body was recovered today from the area at the Port of Wilmington where a dredging barge capsized Tuesday night. Wilmington Fire Chief Anthony Goode announced the news via Twitter, […]
Quick look: Caroling events across Delaware
DELAWARE (12/1/2014) Thousands of people turn out each year for outdoor holiday caroling events in each of Delaware’s three counties. Here’s the schedule: Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 6 p.m. Wilmington’s Caroling on […]
Former Rep. Biff Lee dies at 66
LAUREL, DELAWARE (12/3/2014) Former state Rep. Clifford “Biff” Lee died Tuesday at age 66. Lee, also a former state trooper, served in the Legislature for 22 years representing the 40th […]
Today’s mix: Rain, sleet and snow
DELAWARE (12/2/2014) The snow word is in the weather forecast again. Rain today will be mixed with sleet and snow, forecasters say, making for a messy morning commute. Any accumulations […]
Markell taps Jan Jurden for Superior Court president
DOVER, DELAWARE (12/01/2014) Judge Jan R. Jurden is being nominated for president of Superior Court, Gov. Jack Markell announced today. If confirmed by the state Senate at a special session […]
Tree topples in Wilmington; Miller Road closed
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (12/1/2014) A large tree crushed a Volvo when it toppled about 6:30 a.m. today, also taking down wires and several utility poles. The tree fell in the 800 block […]
Wounded teen charged by police
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (11/29/2014) A 15-year-old Wilmington boy who told police he had been shot by another person at 28th and Washington streets has been charged with filing a false report. […]
Artisans’ Bank robbed in Talleyville
TALLEYVILLE, DELAWARE (11/28/2014) A robber fled on foot after getting cash from a teller today at the Artisans’ Bank branch at 3631 Silverside Road, state police said. The robbery happened just before […]
Missing Magnolia teen found safe
MAGNOLIA, DELAWARE (11/28/2014) A 19-year-old Magnolia man since missing since Thursday has been found safe, state police reported today. State police had issued a “Gold Alert” seeking help in finding Aaron […]
13 tips for keeping your home safe from fires
The Delaware Fire Marshal’s Office released these tips for keeping your home safe this winter: All appliances should only be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and specifications. […]
Fire damage to 1871 home over $200,000
UPDATED STORY: 3 teens charged with arson in fire destroying 1871 home MILLTOWN, DELAWARE (11/27/2014) More than 70 firefighters battled a blaze into the early hours of Thanksgiving Day that […]
Missing woman found dead in water near Rehoboth Bay
LONG NECK, DELAWARE (11/28/2014) The body of a missing 68-year-old woman was found Thursday in a tributary of Rehoboth Bay, state police said. Police had issued a Gold Alert for […]
19-year-old man shot in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (11/27/2014) Adding to a rash of shootings in New Castle County leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday, a 19-year-old man was shot in his left arm, city police […]
Frontier plans late 2015 return to Delaware
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (11/27/2014) The on-again, off-again flights of Frontier Airlines in Delaware may be on again. The airline, which announced earlier this week its last flights at New Castle […]
Man shot multiple times in Glasgow
GLASGOW, DELAWARE (11/27/2014) A 40-year-old man was shot multiple times Wednesday night at the Bristol Place townhomes in Glasgow, paramedics reported. The incident happened about 7:20 p.m. in the first block […]
Quick look: Shopping hours today, Friday
DELAWARE (11/27/2014) After the Turkey dinners are over, shopping madness begins tonight across Delaware. Here’s a quick look at the major places to go and their hours Thanksgiving day and Black Friday: […]
18-year-old man dies after New Castle shooting
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (11/27/2014) An 18-year-old man shot in New Castle on Wednesday has died, city police report. The shooting happened about 1:20 p.m. in the 100 block of W. Ninth […]
Accidents, 2,000 power outages reported as storm hits
DELAWARE (11/26/2014) In the wake of a coastal storm that brought an inch of snow to Greenville and Hockessin by 4 p.m. today, Delmarva Power reported more than 2,000 customers lost electric […]
Naloxone training classes set across Delaware
DELAWARE (11/26/2014) More classes are planned for Delawareans to learn how to administer naloxone, an overdose-reversing drug. A state law allowing for family members, friends or people with an addiction to […]
37-year-old man in serious condition after Wilmington shooting
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (11/26/2014) A 37-year-old man is in serious but stable condition after being shot this morning, officials report. The latest city shooting happened about 9:30 a.m. in the first block […]
3 teens arrested in 2 Bear robberies
BEAR, DELAWARE (11/25/2014) New Castle County police have arrested three teenagers in connection with two robberies in Bear, police announced this morning. The robberies happened Tuesday in the area of Rivers End […]
5 tips for protecting holiday gifts from thieves
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DELAWARE (11/26/2014) County police are warning residents to watch out for thieves taking packages left at your home as the holidays approach. Police offered these tips to keep […]
Heroin seized after Wilmington chase, crash
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (11/26/2014) A 28-year-old man is in custody after a domestic dispute in Wilmington was followed by a police chase, a traffic accident and the seizure of 390 bags […]
Repaving to close Milford streets
MILFORD, DELAWARE (11/26/2014) Repaving of a Norfolk Southern railroad crossing will close McCoy Street/South Washington Street at the railroad crossing for a week, DelDOT reports. The repaving by the railroad […]
Maryland man dies in crash near Selbyville
SELBYVILLE, DELAWARE (11/25/2012) A 30-year-old Maryland man was killed and a passenger seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash today west of Selbyville, state police say. The man killed was identified […]
3 shot in 2 Wilmington shootings
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (11/25/2014) Three people were shot in two separate incidents in Wilmington today, city police report. A 29-year-old man was shot this evening in the 200 block of W. 28th St. Officers […]
Police identify 18-year-old shot to death in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (11/26/2014) City police have identified an 18-year-old man shot to death in the 200 block of W. 27th Street. Tahmere Elliot, of Wilmington, was found with a gunshot […]
Pizza deliveryman robbed in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (11/25/2014) City police say a food deliveryman was injured when he was robbed while attempting a delivery in the 800 block of S. Broom St. Officers found the 39-year-old […]
Toys for Tots campaign underway in Newark
NEWARK, DELAWARE (11/25/2014) The Newark police and fire departments and the Marine Corps Reserve are teaming up for this season’s Toys for Tots campaign. New, unwrapped toys for children up to 12 […]