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AG Jennings Announces Emissions Fraud Settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA & Daimler AG
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings and a coalition of 50 attorneys general Monday announced a nearly $150-million settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler AG for violating state laws prohibiting unfair or deceptive trade practices by marketing, selling and leasing vehicles equipped with illegal and undisclosed emissions defeat devices designed to circumvent emissions standards. This settlement…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Investigating Crash that left a Camden-Wyoming Man Dead
UPDATED – 12/22/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 84-year-old Joseph Mogle, of Camden-Wyoming, as the man who died from injuries sustained in a fatal crash on Saturday evening in Camden-Wyoming. =============================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 12/21/25 – An 84 year old Camden-Wyoming man is dead after a crash Saturday evening on Westville Road around 6.…
Read MoreArrest In Ridgely Arson Case
A six-month investigation into an attempted arson at a business in Ridgely has ended with the arrest of 26 year old Marshall Allan Murphy of Sudlersville, MD. Murphy was arrested Friday in Greensboro after he was indicted on 16 charges including 2nd degree arson and three counts of attempted 2nd degree arson. Maryland State Fire…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shots-Fired Incident in Milton
Delaware State Police were called to a home on Fisher Road around 6 Sunday morning for a report of gunfire. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 39 year old resident heard what sounded like an object striking his home and a bullet hole was found in the front of the residence which caused damage inside. There…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Investigating Deadly Crash near Delmar
UPDATED – 12/21/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 24-year-old Tyler Wright, of Delmar, Delaware, as the man who died from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle fatal crash on Friday evening in Delmar. ============================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 12/20/25 – A Delmar man is dead after a single vehicle crash around 6:30 Friday evening in Delmar.…
Read MoreFiling Deadline for Princess Anne Town Commission Special Election is January 5
Princess Anne will hold a special election on Tuesday, February 10th to fill a vacancy on the Town Commission in District 2. The filing deadline for the open District 2 seat is January 5th, 2026 at 4:30pm. Interested residents should pick up a ‘certificate of candidacy’ and financial form from Town Hall on Broad Street…
Read MoreDover PD Looking for Felton Man for Robbery/Carjacking at Dover Mart
Dover Police are looking for a Felton man in connection with a robbery that occurred late Friday morning. Police were called to the Dover Mart for a report of a carjacking and contacted the victim who sustained injures on his upper body during the incident. Investigation showed the victim worked for a private security company…
Read MoreThree Appointed to Three Open Seats on Ellendale Town Council – Election Canceled
There will be no election on January 3rd in Ellendale. The filing deadline for candidates was Wednesday and only three candidates filed for the three open seats. Lindsey Adams, Aaron Moore and Tony Ottomano have been confirmed as appointed to the Town Council for 2026. They will be sworn in on Tuesday, January 6th at…
Read MoreGroundbreaking for Beebe Healthcare’s New Millsboro Health Campus
Ground has been broken for Beebe Healthcare’s new Millsboro Health Campus which will be built in the area of Route 113 and Hardscrabble Road. The new campus will include an emergency department with pediatric emergency rooms, walk-in care, imaging services, lab services, a retail pharmacy and future medical offices. The Millsboro Health Campus – Beebe’s…
Read MoreNew Right Whale Slow Zone South of Ocean City
A new right whale slow zone went into effect on December 18th after the Azura mid-Atlantic aerial survey team detected the presence of right whales south of Ocean City. The slow zone is now in effect through January 2nd, 2026. There are two other slow zones in effect east of Ocean City – through the…
Read MoreBipartisan Bill Would Create Primary Process for Special Elections in Delaware
Bipartisan legislation was introduced this week that would create a more open and transparent process of filling vacancies in the General Assembly. Sponsored by Democrat Representative Mara Gorman (D-23) and Republican Senator Eric Buckson (D-16), House Substitute 1 for House Bill 183 would establish a process for primary elections in special elections – in either…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Public Library Renovation Work & Fundraising Campaign Underway
UPDATED – 12/19/25 –Â The Rehoboth Beach Public Library is undergoing a renovation at its Rehoboth Avenue location. A campaign to raise $2-million for the renovation project has been launched. This campaign will help the library to grow its capacity, improve infrastructure and ensure the Rehoboth Beach Public Library remains a welcoming and future-ready institution. The…
Read MoreBridgeville Man Arrested for 4th Offense DUI & Drug Charges
A Bridgeville man has been arrested after a traffic stop in the Frankford area Thursday afternoon. Delaware State Police on patrol in the area of the Cypress Swamp made a traffic stop on a vehicle that failed to remain in its lane and nearly struck oncoming traffic. The driver, identified as 24 year old Marcus…
Read MoreBomb Threat Received by Beebe Healthcare
This morning at about 9:17, several employees of Beebe Healthcare received a low credibility and non-specific bomb threat, according to the Lewes Police Department. Beebe Healthcare immediately contacted the City of Lewes Police Department who responded to several Beebe locations within the City. Those buildings were searched with the assistance of a K-9 from the…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces Appointment of Kathryn Thomson as Acting Secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation
Governor Wes Moore has announced the appointment of Kathryn B. “Katie” Thomson as acting secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation. Thomson will assume her post on January 7th. Thomson earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois and her law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Katie Thomson brings more than 30 years…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Two for Stolen Vehicle, Drugs
Delaware State Police have arrested a Salisbury woman and a Seaford man in connection with a stolen vehicle and drug offenses on Tuesday in Seaford. According to police, while a trooper from Troop 5 was patrolling Concord Road in Seaford on December 16th at about 8:15 p.m., the officer stopped a 2009 Lincoln MKS that…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Investigating Home Invasion in Seaford
Delaware State Police are investigating a home invasion that occurred on Tuesday in Seaford. On Wednesday, December 17th at about 1:30 p.m., troopers responded to a residence on Rocky Road for a welfare check. A concerned relative, who had been unable to contact the homeowner, made the request. When troopers arrived, they talked to a…
Read MoreDE Lawmakers Introduce Bill That Would Create Primary Process for Special Elections
Delaware Lawmakers have introduced bipartisan legislation, House Bill 183 (S), to require special primary elections for filling vacancies in the Delaware General Assembly, allowing voters rather than party officials to select nominees for the special general election. Representative Mara Gorman said the bill ensures voters have a direct role in choosing who fills vacancies, creating…
Read MoreAttorney General Jennings Announces Federal Judge’s Decision Regarding SNAP Enforcement Dispute
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced that a federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from imposing fines on states over SNAP program operations. The ruling allows SNAP benefits to continue for lawful permanent residents, including former refugees and asylees, while the case continues. Jennings said the court order ensures Delawareans can continue receiving food…
Read MoreDelaware Lawmakers to File Legislation to Limit State Support for Airlines Involved in Deportation Flights
Delaware lawmakers plan to introduce legislation this week that would restrict state incentives and resources for airlines involved in deportation flights conducted without a judicial warrant or due process. Sponsored by Senator Ray Seigfried and Representative Mara Gorman, the bill would limit state agency cooperation with such airlines at facilities including Wilmington Airport and bar…
Read MoreThe Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Fake Arrest Warrant Scam
The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about an increase in fraud schemes involving fake arrest warrants. Scammers are impersonating law enforcement, sometimes using the real names of deputies or supervisors, and claiming there is a warrant related to missed court dates or jury duty. Victims are pressured to make immediate payments using gift…
Read MoreDelaware Safety Council Receives $55,000 in Grants for Safety and Technology Upgrades
The Delaware Safety Council has received two grants totaling $55,000 to support expanded accessibility and technology upgrades. A $26,000 Welfare Grant will fund enhancements to the Circle of Safety Defensive Driving Course, including live narration and a sign-language version to better serve the hearing-impaired community. In addition, a $29,000 capital grant from Crystal Trust will…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces $10M Community Business Initiative
Governor Wes Moore has announced the launch of the Maryland Community Business Compass, a new data platform designed to help local entrepreneurs more quickly access information, capital, and support to start and grow businesses in high-need communities. The governor also announced $10 million in new investments aimed at supporting fresh food retailers and child care…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Smyrna Man in Dover on 5th DUI Offense
Delaware State Police have arrested a 62-year-old Smyrna man for a fifth-offense felony DUI and related traffic charges after police spoke with the driver of a disabled vehicle Monday night in Dover. Troopers were dispatched to the area of Fast Landing Road and East Denneys Road where they located a Dodge Grand Caravan stopped in…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces $69.5 Million in Awards for Statewide Community Revitalization and Economic Development
Governor Wes Moore has announced nearly $70 million in Fiscal Year 2026 awards to support six state revitalization programs administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. Funds for 226 projects and activities that will be provided to directly support local revitalization goals in Maryland’s disinvested communities across the state. Awards through the…
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