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Delaware Joins States Seeking Consumer Protections in Character.AI Bankruptcy
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has joined a coalition of 23 other states in raising concerns about safety and privacy practices at Character.AI, an artificial intelligence chatbot platform, as the company goes through bankruptcy proceedings. The states are seeking protections for children and consumers, including safeguards for sensitive personal data and private chatbot conversations, in…
Read MoreDover Police and Partner Agencies Arrest 14 During Downtown Operation
Dover police arrested 14 people during a downtown enforcement operation on Tuesday, October 13th, targeting ongoing criminal activity and quality-of-life concerns. The operation, conducted with assistance from state and federal agencies, focused on South New Street and South Governors Avenue near Reed Street. Charges included trespassing, drug dealing, conspiracy and possession of a controlled substance.…
Read MoreHarrington Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Child Rape
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced that a Harrington man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in two child rape cases involving separate victims. 37-year-old William Conard pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree rape and two counts of third-degree rape. An investigation led by Delaware State Police found that Conard, over a period…
Read MoreDelaware Seeks Sponsors for the Child and Adult Care Food Program
The Delaware Department of Education is seeking sponsors for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulates the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) managed locally by the Delaware Department of Education. Sponsors in CACFP can receive reimbursement for meals served in compliance with Program regulations…
Read MoreDelaware Announces Rural Health Transformation Funding to Strengthen Physician Workforce`
As Kent and Sussex counties continue to grow with new housing developments and an influx of new residents and seasonal visitors, the need for accessible health care and enough physicians to meet that demand is increasing. Delaware is investing nearly $1.4 million in programs to recruit and retain doctors in the state’s rural communities. The…
Read MoreDover Man Convicted in Kidnapping, Assault Case
A Dover man has been convicted for the assault and kidnapping of a woman in June of 2025. On October 6th, 47-year-old Dallas Drummond pled guilty to charges of Kidnapping First Degree, Assault First Degree, Strangulation, Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony, and Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a…
Read MoreSenators Coons, Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Civics Education
U.S. Senator Chris Coons along with Republican U.S. Senator John Cornyn of Texas introduced the bipartisan Strengthening Civics Education Act, legislation to strengthen civics and history education in schools across the country and ensure students have the knowledge and skills needed to understand American government and participate in civic life. Officials say the majority of…
Read MoreBREAKING: Trump Administration Announces New Funding to Support Early Career Physicians Who Choose to Work in Rural Delaware
The Trump Administration has announced over a million dollars in Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding to help recruit and retain physicians serving communities in rural Delaware. This investment will support medical students and physicians in residency training, reduce the financial burden of clinical training, and encourage more physicians to build their careers while expanding…
Read MoreChristina School District’s Jessica Liu Named 2027 Delaware Teacher of the Year
A multilingual learner teacher from the Christina School District is Delaware’s 2027 State Teacher of the Year. Dr. Jessica Liu of Etta J. Wilson Elementary School now is Delaware’s nominee for National Teacher of the Year. Secretary of Education Cindy Marten made the announcement tonight during a Dover ceremony to honor the 20 district/charter teachers…
Read MoreWicomico County Council Overrides County Executive’s Veto Of Emergency Nursing Home Legislation
The Wicomico County Council voted to override County Executive Julie Giordano’s veto of Emergency Legislative Bill No. 2026-11 – the Wicomico County Nursing Home Act. The Council met during a special legislative session on Tuesday morning – the override vote was 6 to 0 with Councilman James Winn absent. More from the Wicomico County Executive:…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Vote on Conditional Use Application Remanded back to Council after Appeal to Superior Court
UPDATED – 10/13/26 – The Sussex County Council met Tuesday afternoon – the meeting beginning at 12:30pm. In Old Business, the Council revisited Conditional Use No. 2533 on behalf of RWE Clean Energy, proposed for an area near Route 54/Cypress Road and Cliff Road south of Frankford. County Attorney Everett Moore told the Council that…
Read MoreEnvironmental Appeals Board Remands US Wind Maryland Offshore Wind Project Back to DNREC
Attorney Jane Brady and Sussex County homeowner, Edward Bintz, Tuesday argued before the Environmental Appeals Board (EAB) that DNREC did not follow the regulations related to the US Wind Maryland Offshore Wind Project. The Environmental Appeals Board ruled 5 to 1 to remand the case back to DNREC. Brady argued that the application submitted by…
Read MoreUPDATED: UMES School of Veterinary Medicine Receives Letter of Reasonable Assurance
UPDATED – 10/13/26 – The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is another stop closer to welcoming its inaugural Doctor of Veterinary Medicine class next summer. The School of Veterinary Medicine has received a Letter of Reasonable Assurance from the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education, which permits UMES to begin recruiting applicants and admitting students.…
Read MoreDownstate Mosquito Spraying Tuesday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, October 13, 2026: Application of Zenivex E4 (etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: Near Milton, Lewes, Millsboro, and Georgetown. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray zones: 141, 154, 164, 165, 167,…
Read MoreLegendary Fighter Takes Final Flight: Dover Air Force Base C-5M Delivers F-117A to Smithsonian
A C-5M Super Galaxy from Dover Air Force Base recently carried a retired F-117A Nighthawk from Palmdale, California to the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia where it will join the institution’s permanent collection. The F-117A was retired by the US Air Force from combat nearly 20…
Read MoreLaurel Man Dies from Injuries after Hit by Charter Bus
A Laurel man has died from injuries he received after he rode his bicycle into the path of a charter bus on Route 13 near Gordy Road on Tuesday, October 6th. Delaware State Police say the bicyclist, 69 year old Lawrence Schreiber crossed the southbound lanes to enter the left-turn lane and rode into the…
Read MoreMSP Looking for Wicomico County Man Wanted for First-Degree Assault & Sexual Offenses in Caroline County
Maryland State Police need your help to locate a wanted Wicomico County man after a reported assault in Caroline County in August. Police are looking for 27 year old Kenneth Swift, Junior of Wicomico County. There is an active arrest warrant for 1st degree assault and related sexual offenses after an incident on August 24th…
Read MoreLewes Hydrant Flow Tests Begin Wednesday
The Lewes Water Department will be conducting hydrant flow tests on the second Wednesday of every month. This month, the tests will take place on October 14, 2026, in the area of Whites Pond Preserve. During this time, residents may experience low water pressure or discolored water for up to 24 hours, which can be…
Read MoreGeorgetown Residents Urge Repeal of the Town’s Cottage Housing Ordinance
When the Georgetown Town Council approved a Cottage Housing ordinance last December, it may have come without full consideration or comprehension of the Urban Residential zoning area – or how much of the town it encompasses. With a new mayor, who was opposed to the ordinance when it was approved under Mayor Bill West, the…
Read MoreFiery Crash at Delaware Memorial Bridge Toll Plaza Monday Afternoon
A fiery crash at the Delaware Memorial Bridge toll plaza shut down over half of the toll plaza lanes for about 2 hours Monday afternoon. DRBA Police say around 3pm a driver struck the concrete abutment in front of the toll plaza causing the vehicle to overturn and catch fire. Emergency responders from multiple New…
Read MoreDelaware’s Teacher of the Year will be Named Tuesday
Delaware’s Teacher of the Year will be announced Tuesday evening at the Modern Maturity Center in Dover. Twenty outstanding educators are vying for the 2027 Teacher of the Year honor – they come from each of the State’s school districts and Delaware Charter Network. The teacher selected as the state’s 2027 Teacher of the Year…
Read MoreUPDATED: Six New Projects Accepted in JobsFirst Permitting Accelerator – Including Belle Meade in Lewes
UPDATED – 10/12/26 – There are three projects that have been accepted into the JobsFirst Permitting Accelerator that are in Sussex County. One, the Cool Spring Crossing Mixed-Use Development, has not yet returned before the County Council for a vote in Old Business – and the Belle Meade Mixed-Use Development, which is currently in litigation…
Read MoreTwo Men Arrested for August Arson in Federalsburg
Two men have been arrested on arson charges after a shed fire on August 7th at the Federal Manor Apartment Complex in Federalsburg. Investigation identified 36 year old Clayton Baynard, III of Federalsburg and 36 year old Reuben Johnson of New Castle, DE as the alleged arsonists and officials believe the fire was connected to…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Armed Home Invasion in Smyrna
Delaware State Police are investigating a home invasion that occurred Sunday afternoon. Police were called to Culbreath Street in Smyrna just after 2:15 for an armed robbery. Investigation shows two masked suspects entered the residence while two victims were inside. One suspect pointed a handgun at one of the victims and demanded money. The suspects…
Read MorePossible Refunds for Certain 2026 ACA Marketplace Enrollees in Delaware
If you purchased your 2026 health insurance through the ACA Marketplace and paid full price for their coverage without premium subsides – you may be getting a refund! The Delaware Department of Insurance says that about 7200 Delaware residents meet the eligibility criteria and have already been identified and refunded payments will be issued automatically.…
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