A WGMD Local News Article
Gas Prices Edge Higher as February Kicks Off
The month of February is kicking off with slightly higher gas prices. According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular is up a couple of cents from last week at $2.89. Gasoline demand is down, as fewer drivers hit the road during the recent winter storms. But this is the time of year…
Read MoreUPDATE: Woman Turns Herself In After Hit-and-Run Involving ICE Agent
UPDATE — 02/05/26: Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis says a woman has turned herself in following a hit-and-run crash in Salisbury that involved a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. The incident occurred Tuesday when a passing vehicle struck the agent. Deputies extensively interviewed the woman, reviewed video evidence, and examined her cell phone…
Read MoreDelaware Schools Recognized for Strong Performance and Progress in Closing Achievement Gaps
Several Delaware schools are being recognized for strong academic performance and progress in closing achievement gaps. The Christina School District earned national recognition, with Albert H. Jones Elementary named a National ESEA Distinguished School for exceptional student performance, and William B. Keene Elementary honored for closing the achievement gap. In Sussex County, Frederick Douglass Elementary…
Read MoreSenator Buckson Urges Delaware to Rethink SAT’s Role in Measuring School Success
State Senator Eric Buckson is leading a statewide discussion on how Delaware measures high school success, questioning the SAT’s role as the primary measure of school performance and student proficiency. A former public educator and coach at Polytech High School, Buckson says the SAT has value for college-bound students but was never designed to measure…
Read MoreLegislation Introduced to Streamline Food Licensing, Boost Maryland’s Ag Economy
Maryland farms could soon be allowed to expand on-farm food service operations under new legislation designed to create economic opportunities and add value for local communities. The proposal, introduced by the Maryland Department of Health in coordination with the Departments of Agriculture and the Environment, would streamline food licensing by creating a new, renewable one-year…
Read MoreAAA: Game Day Among Deadliest for Drunk Driving
As football fans look forward to the big game, Super Bowl Sunday is consistently one of the deadliest days for drunk driving in the United States, with approximately 45% of all traffic fatalities on game day involving alcohol-impaired drivers, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). AAA and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)…
Read MoreFood Bank of Delaware Holding SOUPer Bowl Food Drive
From now through Super Bowl Sunday, the Food Bank of Delaware is collecting canned soup as part of its fourth annual SOUPer Bowl food drive. Food Bank President and CEO Cathy Kanefsky says the drive gives the community an easy way to turn Super Bowl excitement into meaningful support for Delaware families facing hunger. Donations…
Read MoreGovernor Wes Moore Announces $79 Million in Federal Funding to Expand High Speed Internet Access
Maryland has received federal approval to expand high-speed internet access statewide. According to the Office of Governor Wes Moore, the approval specifically applies to the State’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) plan, and provides $79.1 million in funding, which will support the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Connect Maryland initiative. State officials…
Read MoreUPDATE: Victim Identified; Selbyville Man Charged in Murder of Family Member
UPDATE– 02/04/26: Delaware State Police have identified 71-year-old Liudmyla Levchenkoof Selbyville, Delaware, as the woman who was killed by her son-in-law on Monday in Selbyville. Initial Post: A Selbyville area man has been arrested for the murder of a family member in Selbyville. Delaware State Police were called to a home on Pinto Drive east…
Read MoreDelaware Grocery Initiative Applications Open Feb. 20th
The Delaware Division of Small Business will open applications February 20th for the Delaware Grocery Initiative and First State Food System Program, which aims to expand access to healthy, affordable food in food deserts and at-risk areas statewide. The program offers $700,000 in grant funding for Delaware farmers, independent and community grocery retailers, food banks,…
Read MoreEarly Morning Bomb Threats in Capital School District; All Clear Given
Law enforcement has given the all-clear at Dover High School and Kent County Secondary ILC following an investigation into multiple bomb threats early this morning that disrupted school transportation and operations in the Capital School District. Earlier today, the district implemented a two-hour delay for students in grades 1 through 8 after the threats prompted…
Read MoreSpring Turkey Season Lottery Attracts Record Number of Applicants for Hunting State Wildlife Areas
A record 992 hunters applied for 540 available State Wildlife Area turkey hunting permits ahead of the upcoming spring season. The Wildlife Section conducted the annual lottery January 21st, covering all 19 state wildlife areas and Delaware’s two national wildlife refuges—Bombay Hook and Prime Hook. Permits are valid for one of four season segments, with the spring turkey…
Read MoreHouse Fire in Oxford, Talbot County Under Investigation
A fire that occurred late last night at a two-story, single-family home on Almshouse Road in Oxford, Talbot County is under investigation. The house was vacant at the time of the fire. A neighbor called 911. No injuries were reported. The total estimated loss is $100,000. Anyone with information regarding this fire should contact the…
Read MoreAG Jennings Secures $17.85-million Settlement with Lannett and Bausch; Compensation Possible
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings joined a coalition of 48 states and territories to announce two settlements with Lannett Company, Incorporated and Bausch Health US, LLC and Bausch Health Americas, Inc. These settlements could make you eligible for compensation as well! The settlements total $17.85-million and are to resolve allegations that both companies engaged in…
Read MoreMD House Approves New Congressional Maps
Legislation approving new congressional maps was passed in the Maryland House of Delegates on Monday. House Bill 488 passed in its third reading 99 to 37. Republican lawmakers say this legislation disenfranchises millions of Marylanders and rips away their right to fair representation in Congress. However, Democrat Governor, Wes Moore stated the opposite – that…
Read MoreMD House Advances HB 444 which Bans Local Law Enforcement from 287g Agreements with Federal Immigration Authorities
The Maryland House of Delegates Monday voted to advance House Bill 444, which will ban local law enforcement from entering into 287g agreements with federal immigration authorities to notify them when an incarcerated individual is not legally present in the US. House Republicans in a statement say this will not keep citizens safe and that…
Read MoreRight Whale Slow Zone in Effect East of Ocean City Through Feb. 17
The Ocean City buoy operated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science detected the presence of right whales east of Ocean City on Monday. The right whale Slow Zone is now in effect through February 17th. There is one other Slow Zone currently in effect regionally – northeast…
Read MoreOcean City Swears In Josh Bunting as Fire Chief
The Ocean City Fire Department has sworn in Josh Bunting as Fire Chief. He was recommended for the position by City Manager Terry McGean and approved by the Mayor and City Council. Bunting has served as both a volunteer firefighter as well as the Ocean City Fire Marshal which makes him qualified for the position.…
Read MoreDelDOT Brining Roads Statewide Today
A chance of light snow is in the forecast for Wednesday morning. DelDOT officials say crews are brining roads statewide today in preparation. Remember to give the brining trucks plenty of space to work. Additional information from DelDOT:Â Why brine roads? Brine has the same melting characteristics of solid rock salt, but since it is…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Approves Nominees to BOA and P&Z and Change of Zone Revisited in Old Business
UPDATED – 02/03/26 – The Sussex County Council met Tuesday morning. They recognized retiree Gordon Serman with a tribute. He was the Facilities District Manager for Environmental Services and served the county for over 20 years. The Council held two public interviews for nominees to the Board of Adjustment and Planning and Zoning Commission. Both nominees…
Read MoreEaston Airport – Winter Weather Update – February 2, 2026 / 3:30pm
Winter Weather Update – February 2, 2026, 3:30 PM EST Runways 04/22 and 15/33 are open. As always, check NOTAMs for the most current information. Drive-Through Gates: Gates are back in service. Please use caution, especially in the morning, as these areas may have refrozen overnight. T-Hangars: Our crew has been working in the T-Hangar…
Read MoreGeorgetown Man Arrested for Burglaries at Former Workplace
A Georgetown man has been arrested in connection with a series of burglaries at Donovan’s Salvage Works in Georgetown. Delaware State Police were called when staff noticed missing inventory since December of last year – and spotted footprints in the snow leading away from the business. Police found some of the missing inventory on a…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Announces Historic Investments in Early Childhood Education
In his State of the State address and FY 2027 Recommended Budget Presentation, Governor Matt Meyer outlined a path forward to invest in Early Childhood Education in Delaware. The Governor looks to invest $50-million in state and federal dollars towards strengthening Delaware’s early childhood care and education (ECCE) system and he has tapped Lt Governor…
Read MoreDRBA Sets New Date for 2026 Ferry Fare Proposal Public Meeting
A virtual meeting to discuss the goals and objectives of proposed fare changes at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry has been rescheduled to Monday, February 9th at 6:30pm. The fare proposal includes modest increases – primarily on vehicle fares – to reflect inflationary pressures, the introduction of a new staircase or surge pricing model for in-season…
Read MorePhiladelphia Man Arrested by DSP on Felony Charges Following Vehicle Pursuit
A Philadelphia man failed to stop for a traffic stop near Frederica early Friday morning, but a chase was ended due to safety concerns – and nearby police agencies notified of the speeding Lexus that was southbound on Bay Road. Police from Milford located the vehicle disabled near North Street and Dupont Boulevard – and…
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