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UPDATE: Easton Airport Runways 04/22 and 15/33 – Open.
UPDATE: 01/29/26–11:00 PM Runways 04/22 and 15/33 are open. As always, check NOTAMs for the most current information. Use extra caution around the drive-through gates due to ice. T-Hangars: Several T-Hangars remain inaccessible and hazardous with several inches of ice on the ground and ice sliding off the roofs, blocking doors. Expect full access sometime…
Read MoreGovernor Matt Meyer Presents FY 2027 Proposed Budget
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer today presented his Fiscal Year 2027 proposed budget. He outlined the priorities in expenditures… Director of the Office of Management and Budget –Brian Maxwell says the FY 2027 recommended budget is nearly $6.94 billion, with 4.99% budget growth. The budget allocates $85.5 million in the Grant-in-Aid Bill, while the Capital Budget…
Read MoreForecasters Monitoring Potential Winter Storm This Weekend
Another winter storm is on the way for late Saturday and Sunday on Delmarva. AccuWeather Meteorologist Joe Lundberg tells the Talk of Delmarva’s Mike Bradley that there is still uncertainty on the exact track and snowfall amounts, but the southern and eastern parts of Delmarva will likely see accumulating snow while areas to the north…
Read MoreDRBA Police Department Earns CALEA’s Advanced Accreditation Status
Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) Police Department officials have announced that the Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) recently voted unanimously to reaccredit the DRBA Police Department with its Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation Award. The agency was first accredited in 1996. Following a multi-year self-evaluation phase and a meticulous site-based assessment…
Read MoreLegislation Aims to Send Energy Program Revenue Back to Electric Customers
Delaware electric customers could receive direct bill rebates under a revised proposal from State Senator Gerald Hocker that would return certain revenues generated through the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) to ratepayers. Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 64 would preserve existing funding for energy efficiency, low-income assistance, and greenhouse gas reduction programs, while directing…
Read MoreAAA: Emergency Roadside Service and Towing in High Demand During and After Winter Storm
AAA emergency roadside crews have been busy since last weekend’s winter storm brought travel to a standstill across the state. AAA says battery-related calls surged as cold temperatures moved in ahead of the snow, followed by a spike in snow extractions as ice and heavy snowfall spread across the area. As conditions improved early this…
Read MoreSpecial Olympics DE Polar Bear Plunge Postponed to March
Safety has and always will be our top priority at Special Olympics Delaware. Due to severe weather conditions, we, along with our law enforcement and first responder partners, have made the decision to prioritize the safety of all participants, volunteers, athletes, and staff by rescheduling the 2026 Lewes Polar Bear Plunge. The Lewes Polar Bear…
Read MoreDelaware Bipartisan Legislation Package Introduced to Expand Workforce Mobility and Support Military Families
Three bipartisan pieces of legislation have been introduced to make it easier for licensed professionals to work across state lines, helping address workforce shortages while providing meaningful support for military members and their families. Senate Bills 216, 217, and 218 –sponsored by Senator Eric Buckson –adopt interstate licensure compacts for respiratory therapists, cosmetologists, and massage therapists, respectively. Together,…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Investigating Armed Robbery at Dover Smoke Shop
Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Tuesday night at a smoke shop in Dover. Police say that on January 27th at about 10:00 PM, troopers were dispatched to the New York Smoke Shop on North Dupont Highway. They learned that two males armed with hatchets, entered the business and demanded the…
Read MoreMultiple Incidents Involving Fire, Hazardous Materials Reported In Worcester County Over the Last Week
Over the past week, there have been a number of fire, hazardous materials, and injury-related incidents across Worcester County. Several of these incidents occurred during challenging weather conditions and required significant coordination and extended operations. The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office worked alongside local fire companies, EMS, law enforcement, and emergency management partners in response…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Launches $5 Million Incentive Program to Expand Maryland’s Apprenticeship Workforce
Governor Wes Moore today announced the launch of the Maryland Apprenticeship Incentive Program, a new $5 million initiative to help employers—including small businesses—hire and train registered apprentices. The initiative is the latest action taken under Governor Moore to grow the state’s workforce and unlock economic opportunity for Marylanders through registered apprenticeship programs. Governor Moore said…
Read MoreSussex Technical High School Receives Innovation Grant to Support Plant Science and Natural Resource Management
Sussex Technical High School has received an Innovation Grant from the Delaware Department of Education to support the integration of Geographic Information Systems, or GIS, into its Plant Science and Natural Resource Management program. School officials say the technology will be embedded into coursework, giving students hands-on experience with data mapping, land-use planning, and environmental…
Read MoreDelaware General Assembly Advances Bill to Reduce FY 2026 State Spending
The Delaware General Assembly has acted on special legislation that cuts Fiscal Year 2026 state spending by 1% to alleviate any budgetary shortfall and avoid unnecessary tax law changes that damage the state’s long-term finances. House Bill 282–sponsored by State Representative Jeff Hilovsky–was Introduced and Assigned to the Administration Committee in the House yesterday. Typically, the Committee Hearing takes…
Read MoreDelaware DMV New Public Hours
The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is updating its operational hours to better serve both customers and employees. Effective Monday, February 2, 2026, DMV will close to the public 30 minutes earlier to allow sufficient time for end-of-day processing and other required procedures. The updated hours are as follows: Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00…
Read MorePolice Pursuit in Long Neck Ends With Arrest After Georgetown Woman Jumps Into Rehoboth Bay
Delaware State Police arrested a Georgetown woman after a pursuit in the Long Neck area Monday afternoon. Police say that at about 4:00 PM on January 26th, a member of the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force saw a Ford F-150 almost collide with another vehicle at the intersection while traveling eastbound on John J. Williams…
Read MoreIndian River School District Receives Delaware Bridge To Practice Grant
The Indian River School District has been awarded more than $200,000 through the State of Delaware’s Bridge to Practice Grant. This funding supports the Delaware Department of Education’s continued commitment to ensuring all students become proficient readers by the end of Grade 3. Through the implementation of the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy using CKLA, IRSD…
Read MoreAccidental Fire in Cambridge–One Resident Displaced
A fire that occurred at a two-story single family home on Phillips Avenue in Cambridge has left one person displaced, according to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal. The fire occurred overnight at around 1:00 AM. The cause of the blaze, which started in the second floor bedroom, was accidental with combustibles too…
Read MoreSussex County Council: Workshop Discussion Related to County Code Updates focused on Land Use Reforms
The Sussex County Council at a workshop this week at the County Public Safety Complex are discussing County Code updates focused on land use reforms.  County Administrator Todd Lawson said they weren’t taking votes at this meeting, with this being a workshop, but they were looking for “thumbs up” for aspects of the County Code…
Read MoreUPDATE: January DUI Checkpoint Enforcement in Sussex County–Postponed
UPDATE: The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), Delaware State Police (DSP), and local law enforcement agencies have postponed a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint originally scheduled for Friday, January 30th in Sussex County. Due to another potential winter storm in the forecast for the weekend of the 30th and current condition of the roadways…
Read MoreUPDATE: State of Emergency Terminated in Delaware/Driving Restrictions Lifted Statewide
UPDATED 01/27/26 11:15 AM: Delaware Governor Meyer has lifted the remaining Level 1 Driving Warning in Kent and New Castle Counties, effective at 11:00 a.m. There are no driving warnings or restrictions in Delaware at this time. The cold weather advisory remains in effect as temperatures and wind chill will remain well below freezing in…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces Affordable and Reliable Energy Legislation
Governor Wes Moore has announced legislation with the goal of securing an affordable and reliable energy future for Maryland. The Lower Bills and Local Power Act is part of the Moore-Miller Administration’s 2026 legislative agenda. The bill introduces measures to secure financing for local clean energy projects, modernize the electric grid, and provide additional direct…
Read MoreWarming Centers Open in Delaware as Bitter Cold Persists
The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has multiple facilities open as warming centers from today, Tuesday, January 27th, through Friday, January 30th. The facilities in Sussex County will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The warming centers include Thurman Adams State Service Center on 546 South Bedford Street in Georgetown…
Read MorePublic Comment Encouraged on Fairness in Girls’ Sports Legislation; Committee Hearing to be held this Wednesday
Senate Bill 215, known as the Fairness in Girls’ Sports Act and sponsored by Senator Bryant Richardson, is scheduled for consideration by the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday, January 28, at 1:30 p.m. Senator Richardson said he is encouraging parents, student-athletes, and members of the public to offer public comment, either in person or virtually,…
Read MoreWINTER STORM: Worcester County – SNOW EMERGENCY LIFTED
UPDATED – 01/26/26Â 6pm – The Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack in conjunction with local agencies and the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration as of 3 p.m. today (Monday, January 26th 2026) lifted the Snow Emergency Plan in Worcester County. Motorists with questions can contact the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack at 410-641-3101.…
Read MoreProposed Pedestrian Safety Ordinance in in Dover Scheduled for Consideration at This Week’s Council Meeting
Dover Councilman David L. Anderson is thanking residents for increased engagement and support of the proposed Pedestrian Safety Ordinance, Ordinance 2025-21, ahead of City Council consideration. Supporters say the measure is designed to improve safety at busy intersections and medians for both pedestrians and drivers, not to criminalize panhandling or acts of kindness, though some…
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