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UPDATED – 10/16/26 – 8:40pm – An initial test by DHSS and Public Heath officials of the white powdery substance found in suspicious mail opened at the State Election Commissioner’s Office on Thursday shows no hazardous substances were detected. Another test is in process – final results are expected by Wednesday of next week. Officials…
UPDATED – 10/16/26 – Milford Police Department have identified 78 year-old Thomas W. Spahr of Milford, as the sole occupant/operator who died in a fatal single vehicle crash on October 13, 2026 on South DuPont Boulevard. =========================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 10/15/26 – Milford police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash Tuesday morning, October 13th, on…
A letter with a suspicious substance was sent to Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester’s office. Officials say the letter was intercepted by Capitol Police and taken for investigation. Neither the Senator nor her staff are in any immediate danger, as officers implemented safety protocols and took swift action.
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer and First Lady Dr. Lauren Meyer have announced the birth of their son. The couple said they and the baby are healthy and thanked the medical professionals and caregivers who assisted them. They also expressed gratitude for the support and kindness shown to their family as they begin this new chapter.…
The first segment of Maryland’s muzzleloader deer season will be open Oct. 22-24 statewide. Hunters in Region B — the state’s central, southern, and eastern regions — can also use muzzleloaders from Oct. 26-31 for antlerless deer only. The early muzzleloader season for sika deer of either sex is open statewide Oct. 22-24, followed by…
AAA and other traffic safety partners are recognizing National Move Over Day on Saturday, October 17th, urging drivers to slow down or move over for roadside workers and stopped vehicles. From 2019 through 2023, more than 2,100 people nationwide were struck and killed while working or stranded along roadways. Delaware expanded its Move Over Law…
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has joined a coalition of 23 other states in raising concerns about safety and privacy practices at Character.AI, an artificial intelligence chatbot platform, as the company goes through bankruptcy proceedings. The states are seeking protections for children and consumers, including safeguards for sensitive personal data and private chatbot conversations, in…
Dover police arrested 14 people during a downtown enforcement operation on Tuesday, October 13th, targeting ongoing criminal activity and quality-of-life concerns. The operation, conducted with assistance from state and federal agencies, focused on South New Street and South Governors Avenue near Reed Street. Charges included trespassing, drug dealing, conspiracy and possession of a controlled substance.…
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced that a Harrington man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in two child rape cases involving separate victims. 37-year-old William Conard pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree rape and two counts of third-degree rape. An investigation led by Delaware State Police found that Conard, over a period…
A Dover man has been convicted for the assault and kidnapping of a woman in June of 2025. On October 6th, 47-year-old Dallas Drummond pled guilty to charges of Kidnapping First Degree, Assault First Degree, Strangulation, Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony, and Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a…
U.S. Senator Chris Coons along with Republican U.S. Senator John Cornyn of Texas introduced the bipartisan Strengthening Civics Education Act, legislation to strengthen civics and history education in schools across the country and ensure students have the knowledge and skills needed to understand American government and participate in civic life. Officials say the majority of…
A multilingual learner teacher from the Christina School District is Delaware’s 2027 State Teacher of the Year. Dr. Jessica Liu of Etta J. Wilson Elementary School now is Delaware’s nominee for National Teacher of the Year. Secretary of Education Cindy Marten made the announcement tonight during a Dover ceremony to honor the 20 district/charter teachers…
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has joined a bipartisan coalition of 13 governors and the mayor of Washington, D.C., to push for lower electricity costs, improved grid reliability and stronger consumer protections. The agreement establishes the PJM Governors’ Collaborative, giving participating states a formal way to coordinate efforts and seek greater representation in decisions made by…
Gas prices remain the highest they’ve ever been for this time of year. According to AAA, even though the national average dropped 5 cents this past week to $4.36, pump prices remain at record highs for autumn. This is the first year the national average has been above $4 per gallon in October. After dipping…
The Delaware State Police arrested a teenage boy from Dover, Delaware, after a BB gun was found in his backpack on Wednesday at Postlethwait Middle School in Camden. According to State Police, on October 7th, the School Resource Officer (SRO) assigned to the Caesar Rodney School District, responded to F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School on…
The Cape May–Lewes Ferry is adding a $7 fuel surcharge per crossing on all vehicle fares due to rising and volatile fuel prices. The surcharge does not apply to walk-on passengers and is expected to remain in effect through December 31st, 2026, though it could be adjusted based on fuel costs. Ferry officials say fuel…
Governor Matt Meyer has ceremonially signed House Bill 365, establishing the Delaware Commission on Indigenous Affairs and giving Indigenous communities a formal voice in state government. The commission will be housed within the Department of State and include nine members appointed by the governor to three-year terms, including representatives of the Lenape and Nanticoke tribes…
A Grasonville man has been sentenced to five years in prison for his role in a 2025 drive-by shooting. Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the University of Maryland Shore Emergency Center in Queenstown in October 2025 after two people were shot while sitting in a vehicle at Ewing Pond Park in Grasonville. One…
A fire at a property with two sheds on Greensboro Road in Greensboro, Caroline County, early this morning is under investigation by the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal. The shed fire was reported around 3 a.m. It’s not yet known exactly where the fire started or what caused it. The total estimated damage…
As part of the Easton Airport’s ongoing Airfield Modernization Program to enhance safety, improve operational efficiency, and bring its facilities into compliance with current FAA standards, scheduled construction requires a temporary closure of Runway 4/22 to begin in three weeks. Airport officials say Runway 4/22 will be closed beginning at 7:00 AM on October 29th…
A Salisbury man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for two counts of attempted second-degree murder, two counts of using a firearm in a crime of violence and related offenses. Nineteen-year-old Bryant Brown-Clark was sentenced October 1st after being convicted by a jury in July. The sentence was at the top of the…