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DE Insurance Commissioner – Reporting Storm Damage
Delaware Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro has tips for anyone looking for help in reporting storm damage after this morning’s storm – or any other storm throughout this spring and summer. Here are some things to help you with storm damage to your property. Ensure everyone is safe and it is safe to enter the area…
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UPDATED: Heavy Storm Damage to Western Kent & Sussex Counties, Power Outages
UPDATED – 6:50am – Delaware Electric Cooperative is working to replace at least 4 broken utility poles – but has restored power to over 1500 homes since the storm blew through early this morning. Delmarva Power still has over 6000 customers without power – in the Laurel and Seaford areas, from Selbyville to Dagsboro and…
Read MoreTornado Watch Until 7am for Maryland Eastern Shore, Dorchester & Accomack Counties
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch that affects the following WGMD locations: Worcester County,MD Wicomico County,MD Somerset County,MD Dorchester County,MD ————————————————————— BULLETIN – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED TORNADO WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WT 73 NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 1240 AM EDT MON APR 15 2019 TORNADO WATCH 73 IS IN EFFECT…
Read MoreMSP Investigating Somerset County Shooting
A Deal Island man has been arrested after a shooting that occurred in Somerset County on Saturday. Maryland State Police say just before 2am troopers were called to PRMC in Salisbury for a shooting victim. The victim told police he was arguing with 33 year old Lance Fridley when Fridley shot him. Fridley was arrested…
Read MoreUPDATED: DE & US Flags Return to Full Staff Monday
Delaware Governor John Carney today ordered United States and Delaware flags lowered to half-staff in honor of U.S. Marines Staff Sergeant Christopher Slutman, who was killed in action in Afghanistan on Monday. Staff Sergeant Slutman resided in Newark, Delaware along with his family. Flags are to be returned to full staff Monday morning. MD &…
Read MoreUPDATED: Ocean View Voters Choose Bruce White for District 1 Seat
UPDATED – 4/14/19 – Voters in Ocean View have elected Bruce White to serve them in District 1. White took 151 votes to 31 for Gabriel Sarate. Incumbent William Olsen did not run for re-election. ================================================ Voters in Ocean View go to the polls Saturday to elect one person to the District 1 seat. Incumbent…
Read MoreConstruction at DAFB will Affect Main & North Gate Traffic
UPDATED: 9am – Sunday AM Facebook Outage Mostly Resolved
9AM – Reports on the Down Detector show many of the areas that were hit with outages are coming back on line. The outage also affected Instagram and WhatsApp Facebook is having issues since just before 6:30 this morning – and this looks to be a Facebook issue around the world. There are reports of…
Read MoreTraffic Stop in Salisbury Leads to Weapons Seizure
A traffic stop by Maryland State Police turned up a gun and drugs. Just after 8 Saturday night police attempted to stop a vehicle at Isabella and Division Streets, but the driver kept going. Eventually the driver stopped and a passenger got out and ran off. Police contacted the driver and rear passenger and smelled…
Read MoreTwo Injured in Crash on Route 13 in Delmar
Two people are in serious condition after a vehicle crash Saturday at Route 13 and Foskey Lane near Delmar. Delmar Police say a Chevy was westbound on Foskey Lane and crossed Route 13 into the path of a Pilot that was in the southbound lanes. The Pilot struck the side of the Chevy – trapping…
Read MoreVIDEO: WGMD News Week in Review 4/13/2019
WATCH: A look back at the week’s top stories including the death of Maryland Speaker Michael Busch, Delaware increasing it’s age to purchase tobacco, possible Hepatitis A exposure in Delaware and a school shooting plot at Snow Hill Middle School thwarted. Plus, our Person of the Week is Staff Sargeant Christopher Slutman who died in…
Read MoreDover Woman Charged in Assault of Boyfriend
A Dover woman has been arrested after she assaulted her boyfriend. Delaware State Police were called to a Kentwood Drive home around 4 Saturday morning for a domestic incident. The 32 year old male victim was found outside the home with an apparent stab wound. Police learned that the victim and 35 year old Lenquesha…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Laurel Area Man for Multiple Burglaries
Milton Man Charged After Chase with DSP
A Milton man has been arrested after he failed to stop for a traffic violation in the Pinetown area. Delaware State Police say 44 year old Michael White, drove into Red Mill Road and finally stopped after driving across a lawn and nearly striking a fence. White was found with crack cocaine and several warrants…
Read MoreUPDATED: Possible Hepatitis A Exposure at Middletown Buffalo Wild Wings & 2 Other Locations
UPDATED – 04/12/19 6:30pm – New information indicates that potential exposures began earlier at the Middletown restaurant than previously reported, therefore the time frame for which DPH is providing guidance to restaurant staff and diners has been updated. As part of its ongoing investigation, DPH has also determined that exposure to the Hepatitis A virus may…
Read MoreBREAKING: WCBI Arrest 2 Juveniles in School Shooting Plot in Snow Hill
Two juveniles have been arrested in connection with a threat against Snow Hill Middle School in March. Several students brought the threat to school officials who contacted police. The threat was confirmed as credible and the Worcester Bureau of Investigation arrested one juvenile at 4am on Saturday, March 23. A second juvenile was arrested Monday,…
Read MoreFelton Man Charged in Florida Tax Scheme
Three men, including a man from Felton, Delaware, have been indicted on charges related to the preparation and filing of false tax returns in Florida. The US Attorney for the Southern District of Florida and IRS officials say that Olry Maurival of West Palm Beach ran a tax preparation business. He and two others –…
Read MoreRibbon Cut on New Marvel Saltmarsh Preserve Boardwalk & Observation Deck
The new boardwalk and observation deck at the Marvel Saltmarsh Preserve on the Delaware Bayshore Byway near Slaughter Beach has been opened. Governor John Carney, along with state and local officials held a ribbon cutting Friday afternoon. The new facility will give visitors a chance to experience the Marvel Saltmarsh Preserve like never before –…
Read MoreThree Vehicle Crash in Salisbury Leaves 2 Dead & 5 Injured
Wanted Milford Man Arrested by Police and US Marshals Fugitive Task Force
A Milford man has been arrested by members of the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force and Milford Police Drug Unit. Police say 37 year old Reginald Marshall, who was wanted for a violation of probation, was spotted by officers Thursday morning and arrested on Mispillion Street. He was turned over to Delaware Probation and Parole…
Read MoreSmyrna Man Arrested After Chase in Oak Orchard Area
A Smyrna man has been charged after leading Delaware State Police on a chase while driving under the influence of drugs Thursday night. Police spotted a Ford Ranger on Cannon Road near Millsboro just after 7pm with no brake lights. Police tried to stop the vehicle which turned onto Route 24 westbound and then speeding…
Read MoreDART Service Changes Starting in mid-May
DART Service Change Approved for May 19, 2019 After statewide Public Hearing Workshops, DART listened to its riders and the public; as a result changes were made to the original proposal. The “Bold type” indicates a change from or an addition to the original proposal based on public comments. Please visit DartFirstState.com for Accessible Schedules for…
Read MoreDE Lawmakers Vote to Increase Tobacco Purchasing Age, Now Heads to Governor Carney
On Thursday, legislators in the Delaware State Senate followed suit with members of the State House, passing a bill that would increase the age to purchase tobacco products and substitutes to 21, from the current age of 18. Senate Bill 25 passed in a nearly party-line vote. Introduced in March, the legislation would restrict access…
Read MoreEarly Voting Legislation Passes Delaware General Assembly
Legislation that would allow early voting in Delaware is on it’s way to Governor John Carney for his signature. HB 38 was passed in the State Senate with a 16 to 5 vote Thursday. The measure would allow Delawareans to vote up to 10 days ahead of Election Day, in person at one of 4…
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