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Grant to DSU Will Expand School’s Aviation Program
A $3.4-million grant has been announced to Delaware State University to expand its Aviation Program – the only one of its kind among Historically Black Colleges and Universities.  DSU’s president says they will move forward with plans to replace their current aircraft fleet and then double it over the next 10 years. Between construction and…
Read MoreFederal Government to Get Back to Business
President Trump today announced that he will support a short-term spending bill to re-open the government, temporarily ending the partial government shutdown that has dragged on for more than a month — in spite of a day earlier saying Republicans would not “cave” on his demands for funding for a wall on the southern border. …
Read MoreHB 47 Would Eliminate Wage Modifications Approved in DE’s 149th General Assembly Session
After an impasse over legislation that would raise the minimum wage in Delaware on the last day of the 149th session in June, Republican lawmakers secured two modifications to the measure – a training wage that is 50 cents under the minimum for adults in their first 90 days of employment and a youth wage…
Read MorePlanned Parenthood Opposes Abortion Legislation Introduced by Sen. Richardson
Last week, State Senator Bryant Richardson reintroduced two pieces of legislation dealing with abortion. The “Pain Culpable Unborn Child Act” which would protect the lives of the unborn starting well into the second trimester when the unborn can feel pain, and the Woman’s Ultrasound Right to Know Act” which gives women information about the development…
Read MoreDelaware Part of Settlement of Fraud Suit With Walgreens
Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Thursday that Delaware has joined the United States, the District of Columbia, and all 49 other States in settling allegations against Walgreens Boots Alliance (Walgreens). The agreement in principle settles allegations of fraudulently over dispensing insulin pens and violating the False Claims Act for billing Medicaid at rates higher than…
Read MoreUSDA to Reopen All Farm Service Agency Offices Nationwide
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced that all Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices nationwide will soon reopen to provide additional administrative services to farmers and ranchers during the lapse in federal funding. Certain FSA offices have been providing limited services for existing loans and tax documents since January 17, and will continue to do so…
Read More1 Injured in Crash on Route 113 in Frankford
A crash just after 8 this morning put a kink in the morning commute in Frankford. Delaware State Police say the crash occurred in the northbound lanes of Route 113 and Daisey Road when a Honda CRV failed to yield the right of way and collided with an Impala and a tractor trailer.  Emergency crews…
Read MoreUPDATED: 2nd Community Meetings in Milton on Sussex Regional Recharge Facility is Tuesday
UPDATED 1/21/19 – A second community information session will be held Tuesday at the Milton Fire Hall for residents to learn more about the Sussex Regional Recharge Facility which is currently under construction north of town. The facility will recycle treated wastewater through spray irrigation on woodlands and farm crops. The meeting begins at 6pm…
Read MoreUnoccupied Vehicle Pulled from Canal at Bay City MHP at Long Neck
A vehicle crash just before 9 this morning in Bay City Mobile Home Park at Long Neck is under investigation by the Delaware State Police. Multiple dive crews as well as other fire and rescue units were called to the scene. The crash occurred in the area of South Maple and South Canal Streets and…
Read MoreOne Injured in Lilac Drive Fire in Salisbury
A fire Sunday afternoon on Lilac Drive in Salisbury is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal.  The fire broke out around 3:30pm on the second floor of the home and was discovered by the occupants. Fire officials say there was a smoke alarm in the home but did not activate and a juvenile…
Read MorePittsville Woman Dies After Struck by Car Sunday
A crash Sunday afternoon on Gumboro Road has left a Pittsville woman dead. Maryland State Police continue to investigate, but  say 56 year old Barbara Parker was at her mailbox when a car crossed the center line and struck her.  The car, driven by 60 year old Anthony Mumford of Millsboro came to a stop…
Read MoreMartin Luther King, Jr Celebration in Salisbury
Join in the celebration of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center during two events on Monday, Jan. 21. The morning will start with the 33rd Annual Youth Activity presented by the Salisbury High School Association. End the evening with the Tri County MLK Coalition at the 34th…
Read MoreTotal Lunar Eclipse Tonight Should be Visible
There’s a “supermoon” tonight – and a total eclipse! Here we’ll see the eclipse begin around 10:34pm with the total eclipse beginning at 11:41. The total eclipse will last for 62 minutes. During the eclipse the moon will have a coppery red glow. According to Spaceweather.com – ‘The eclipse will be “super” both figuratively and…
Read MoreWind Chill Advisory 11pm Sunday to 1pm Monday
WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST MONDAY… * WHAT…Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected. * WHERE…Portions of central, northern, northwest and southern New Jersey, east central and southeast Pennsylvania, northeast Maryland and central, northern and southern Delaware. * WHEN…From…
Read MorePresident Trump at DAFB as 4 Americans were Returned Home from Syria & Afghanistan
The remains of three Americans – a soldier, a sailor and a DOD civilian – who were killed in a suicide bombing last week in Syria and one US Army soldier who died during a combat operation in Afghanistan returned to Dover Air Force Base this morning. President Trump was on hand to receive them…
Read MoreSection of Cape Henlopen State Park to Close for Managed Deer Hunt
A section of Cape Henlopen State Park will be closed on Thursday, January 24th for a managed deer hunt. DNREC officials say the park’s main entrance will be closed – which means the bay and ocean beaches north of Herring Point will not be able to be accessed during the hunt, which is meant to…
Read More229th CEIT Class Graduates the DOC
The 229th Correctional Employee Initial Training Academy of the DOC graduated Friday. The 22 men and women have been assigned to facilities throughout Delaware after finishing an 11-week long training program that focuses on a professional development curriculum critical to developing the skills of correctional staff.  They will be on the job with the DOC…
Read MoreUPDATED: DelDOT Warns of Icy Conditions this Weekend with Storm and Extreme Cold
UPDATED 1/18/19 – While Delaware is expected to receive mostly rain, there will be periods of snow and mixed precipitation from the storm system arriving this weekend. The arctic air that will follow the storm on Sunday will create icy conditions as the temperatures are expected to fall into the teens and single digits with…
Read MoreBrandywine Zoo Closed Through End of February/Education Building will Remain Open
DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation announced today that the Brandywine Zoo in Wilmington is temporarily closed through the end of February while construction and improvement projects are made to the zoo’s campus. The zoo’s education building will remain open to host upcoming programs scheduled throughout January and February. The construction projects, undertaken ahead of…
Read MoreText of Gov. John Carney’s State of the State Address
CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO OF GOV CARNEY’S STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS Lt. Governor Hall – Long, Mister President Pro Tem, Mister Speaker, Members of the 150th General Assembly, Members of the Cabinet, Distinguished members of the Judiciary, invited guests, and my fellow Delawareans: Thank you for inviting me into the chamber today. I…
Read MoreMD Gov Larry Hogan Announces Proposed FY 2020 Budget
Governor Larry Hogan today announced major items in the administration’s fiscal year 2020 budget, which will be officially submitted on Friday, January 18. The governor’s budget fully funds not only the administration’s priorities, but also all legislative mandated spending programs without raising taxes, cutting services, or raiding dedicated special funds. The budget leaves $1.3 billion…
Read MoreMountaire Reviewing Hoosier Street Closure Options In Selbyville
RELEASE FROM MOUNTAIRE FARMS: At the request of the Selbyville Town Council, Mountaire Farms has been reviewing options for traffic flow on Hoosier Street, where the company’s processing plant is located. Although the company has been following the same process for decades, the town has raised concerns about live haul trucks backing across Hoosier Street…
Read MoreEqual Rights Measure to be Added to DE Constitution
An amendment to the Delaware Constitution has passed both chambers in consecutive sessions of the General Assembly. The State Senate approved HB 1 with a 16 to 5 vote. The words “Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged on account of sex.” The bill now goes to the Governor for…
Read MoreLegislation Introduced for Early Voting & Other Election Issues in Delaware
Legislation has been introduced in Dover that would establish early voting in Delaware. House Bill 38 would allow registered voters to vote in-person during at least 10 days before an election at locations – at least one in each county – determined by the State Election Commissioner.  This would start in 2022. Legislation has also…
Read MoreEarthquake Off Ocean City Coast
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake was detected 136 miles SSE of the Ocean City, MD coastline about 6:30pm Tuesday 1/15/19. The US Geological Survey reports the quake occurred about 6.2 miles below the surface.
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