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Sen Coons to Speak on US Senate Floor Today to Honor Fallen DSP Cpl Matthew “Ty” Snook
Delaware US Senator Chris Coons will speak on the Senate floor this afternoon to honor the life of Cpl Matthew “Ty” Snook. Snook was killed in the line of duty on December 23, 2025 at the DMV in Wilmington. The Senator’s floor speech is expected to begin around 3:30pm. Click here for the link to…
Read MoreLewes BPW Hydrant Flow Testing Wednesday, Jan 14
Hydrant Flow Testing The Water Department will be conducting hydrant flow tests on the second Wednesday of every month. This month, the tests will take place on January 14, 2026, in the areas of Chestnut Street, Pilottown Road, Kings Highway, Savannah Road, Olde Town at Whites Pond, and Cedar Street. During this time, you may…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Shooting on South Governors Avenue
Dover Police were called for a shooting that occurred just before 4am on Monday on South Governors Avenue. Police found evidence of a shooting – and contacted two victims who advised they were shot at by two unknown suspects, but not injured. However while police were on the scene – a 24 year old Dover…
Read MoreGov Moore Orders US Flag Lowered Tuesday
Governor Wes Moore ordered the United States Flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. This is the day of interment for Detective Paul Hoke of the Baltimore County Police Department who died on Friday, January 2, 2026, from a medical emergency suffered while in the line of duty on Wednesday,…
Read MoreDE Sen. Hoffner Advocates Push for Post-conviction Reform with Suite of Bills
Delaware State Senator Kyra Hoffner (D-14) and Innocence Project Delaware have announced a suite of three reform bills that push for post-conviction reform. Senate Bills 214, 57 and 58 are aimed at addressing wrongful convictions and cold cases in Delaware. Senate Bill 214 would mandate the proper preservation and retention of biological evidence from crime…
Read MoreMill Street in Salisbury to Close for Additional Work Tuesday Morning
The City of Salisbury will close Mill Street between Route 50 and Lemon Hill Lane again Tuesday morning as repair work that began Monday continues on the bridge. Tuesday’s closure will be from 6am to 10am. Drivers will need to use alternate routes – and allow additional travel time.
Read MoreLegislation to Strengthen Delaware’s Mental Health Workforce to be Heard in Committee Wednesday
Delaware lawmakers return to Dover Tuesday/today. Legislation that is designed to modernize Delaware’s psychology licensing laws and expand access to mental healthcare will be heard in committee on Wednesday. Senate Bill 208 has been introduced by Republican Senator Brian Pettyjohn of Georgetown who says, like the rest of the country, Delaware is experiencing an increasing…
Read MoreGeorgetown Woman Arrested Following Probation & Parole Search
A Georgetown woman has been arrested for possession of a destructive weapon and drug offenses after a Probation and Parole search in Georgetown. Probation & Parole conducted an administrative search at 34 year old Amanda Seward’s McColley’s Chapel Road residence and requested the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force after a search turned up drugs, paraphernalia…
Read MoreCity of Lewes to Host Inaugural State of the Community Forum on January 27
The inaugural State of the Community Forum will be hosted by the City of Lewes on Tuesday, January 27th. This forum is in partnership with leaders from the University of Delaware, Beebe Healthcare and the Cape Henlopen School District, who will present their 2026 priorities, joint strategic goals and discuss how and why collaboration is…
Read MorePet Dog Perishes in Rhodesdale, MD Pole Barn Fire
Firefighters were called for a pole barn fire just before 2 Monday morning in Dorchester County. Eldorado Volunteer Firefighters arrived at the Galestown-Reliance Road address in Rhodesdale and found fire in a 30-foot by 50-foot pole barn with metal siding. Maryland State Fire Marshal officials say firefighters from several companies – including Bridgeville and Seaford…
Read MoreTrucker Who Sexually Abused Minor Relative Sentenced to Over 27 Years for Child Porn in Delaware
An out-of-state trucker has been sentenced in the US District Court for the District of Delaware for transporting, receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material. David Morrison was sentenced by US District Judge Maryellen Noreika last Thursday. An investigation into Morrison began after law enforcement received 13 cyber tips from the National Center for Missing…
Read MoreMaryland Dept of Health Issues Notification of Potential Measles Exposures with Traveler Through Maryland
Maryland Health officials have been notified of a confirmed case of measles in a person who traveled through Maryland while infectious late on January 7th through early January 8th. Officials say anyone who may have shared several public conveyances during those dates and hours may have been exposed.  Amtrak NE Regional Train from Philadelphia 30th…
Read MoreUPDATED: Milford Police Arrest Suspect in Attempted Burglary at Local Bank
UPDATED – 01/12/26 – Milford Police identified the suspect in an attempted burglary of the Del-One Federal Credit Union in Milford last Thursday as 26 year old John Carey, Jr. of Dover. Carey was arrested on Friday and charged with the following offenses: Attempted Burglary 3rd Degree (Felony)Â Attempted Theft $1500 of Greater (Felony)Â Criminal…
Read MoreState Police Arrest Felton Man for 5th Offense DUI
A traffic stop in Felton Saturday led to the arrest of a Felton man. Delaware State Police on patrol on Henry Cowgill Road saw a GMC weaving in and out of its lane. A computer check showed the vehicle had an unregistered tag and the vehicle was stopped. The driver was identified as 64 year…
Read MoreConvention of States Rally in Dover Tuesday
There will be a rally with the Convention of States movement at Legislative Hall in Dover on Tuesday from noon to 4pm to build support for Senate Concurrent Resolution 114. Supporters say this measure will advance a constitutional process aimed at fiscal restraints, limits on federal power, and term limits for federal officials. It’s expected…
Read MoreWorcester County: Temporary Water Outage in Assateague Point for Valve Installations January 13
Worcester County Public Works will shut off water in the Assateague Point Service Area to install two isolation valves on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In the event of a weather delay, the alternate date will be January 14. Water service for an estimated 523 homes in the surrounding areas…
Read MoreKent County Commercial Broiler Flock – Presumptive Positive for Avian Influenza
Preliminary testing of a commercial broiler flock in Kent County has returned a presumptive positive for H5 HPAI-avian influenza. Delaware Department of Ag officials say the property has been quarantined and the birds are being depopulated to prevent spread of the disease. These birds will not enter the food system. This is the first detection…
Read MoreSingle Vehicle Crash East of Laurel Takes Down Utility Pole & Wires
Delaware State Police were called to Carey’s Camp Road east of Laurel for a single vehicle hit and run collision. Police learned that a vehicle traveling westbound on Carey’s Camp Road left the roadway in a curve and struck a utility pole. The driver left the scene, but was later located by troopers investigating the…
Read MoreUPDATED: MERR Performs Necropsy on Dead Whale Beached Near Bethany
UPDATED – 01/10/26 – A necropsy on the juvenile humpback whale that washed ashore near the Ocean Ridge community in Bethany Beach on Thursday found the 32-foot male whale had subdermal hemorrhaging and a broken jaw on the right side. Officials say this sort of injury is often associated with a large ship strike – and…
Read MoreIce Out for Good Weekend of Action Demonstrations Taking Place in Delaware
Several demonstrations have been planned for this weekend to protest the killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minnesota and to demand an end to the escalating deployment of ICE and CBP in local communities. The Ice Out for Good Weekend of Action demonstrations are organized by local chapters of Indivisible and…
Read MoreFairness in Girls’ Sports Act Introduced in Delaware General Assembly
Legislation that’s aimed at protecting fairness, safety and privacy for female student-athletes has been introduced into the Delaware General Assembly. Senator Bryant Richardson says that Senate Bill 215 requires school athletic teams to be designated based on biological sex – helping to ensure that girls have a level playing field to compete, earn scholarships and…
Read MoreSen. Buckson Introduces Legislation to Increase Military Pension Tax Exemption
Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in advance of Tuesday’s start of the Delaware General Assembly that would increase Delaware’s exclusion of military retirement pay from state income taxes. Senate Bill 219 was introduced by Senator Eric Buckson (R-South Dover) – it would provide meaningful tax relief to veterans who have served our country. The measure…
Read MoreMonday’s Cape May-Lewes Ferry Virtual Public Hearing of Fare Changes – to be Rescheduled
A virtual public hearing to discuss proposed fare changes for the Cape May-Lewes Ferry has been postponed. DRBA officials say the virtual public hearing that was scheduled for Monday, January 12th at 6:30pm will be rescheduled.
Read MoreUPDATED: Over 3000 People Hiked Maryland State Parks & 1400 Hiked Delaware State Parks on January 1st
Over 3000 people took part in First Day Hikes in Maryland State Parks on January 1st. Hikers had over 50 different hike options statewide. Over 2000 took part in ranger-led hikes – over 4400 miles. Over 1100 hikers completed about 2300 miles of self-guided hikes. Maryland State Parks kicked off a new challenge for 2026…
Read MoreUPDATED: Wilmington Woman Arrested in 2023 Murder of Mother in Dover
UPDATED – 01/09/26 – A Wilmington woman has been arrested for a 2023 Dover murder. Delaware State Police have arrested 46 year old Krista Rule of Wilmington after she was indicted on Tuesday by a Kent County Grand jury for the murder of her mother, 72 year old Denise Wood. In June of 2023, police…
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