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Delaware Legislation Aims to Increase Housing Supply
State Senator Russell Huxtable has introduced Senate Bill 23–the “Housing for Every Delawarean Act.” The legislation aims to address a statewide shortage of affordable housing by requiring New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties to make their entire comprehensive plans legally binding. It also mandates that counties and municipalities with over 2,000 residents include specific affordable…
Read MoreHouse Committee Advances Legislation Related to Vaccine Access in Delaware
A Delaware House committee advanced House Bill 338, sponsored by Rep. Mara Gorman and others, which would require state health insurance plans to continue covering preventive services and immunizations based on CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations and related federal guidelines as they existed on January 1st, 2025. Supporters say the measure is…
Read MoreWorcester County Officials Urge Caution with Outdoor Burning Amid Dry Conditions and Elevated Fire Risk
The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office and Worcester County Environmental Programs (WCEP) urge caution with outdoor burning due to ongoing dry conditions and low rainfall, which have increased fire risk across the region. Officials say recent brush and grass fires have spread quickly in the dry environment and warn that conditions remain hazardous. Residents are encouraged…
Read MoreFormer Deputy Attorney General Pleads Guilty in DUI, Vehicular Assault Case
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced that former Deputy Attorney General Andrew Naylor has pleaded guilty to DUI and second-degree vehicular assault in a case involving injuries to three victims. Naylor received probation, fines, license suspension, job loss, and a no-contact order. Attorney General Jennings emphasized the seriousness of impaired driving and the importance of…
Read MoreBridgeville Man Indicted for Federal Drug and Gun Violations
A federal grand jury has indicted a 21-year-old Bridgeville man on drug and firearm charges. The indictment took place on April 7th. Faison appeared for an initial appearance on April 16th before the Honorable Laura D. Hatcher. Lamir Faison is accused of possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute and illegally possessing an AR-15-style rifle despite…
Read MoreUPDATE: Sussex County Council Advances Forest Preservation Measure, Approves Land Use Amendment
UPDATE-04/21/26:Â At today’s Sussex County Council meeting, the Council voted to introduce a proposed ordinance related to Forest Preservation. County Attorney Vince Robertson emphasized the need to get this process started… He says that going forward they’ll be looking at dates for Sussex County Planning & Zoning. Also, the now introduced ordinance will be posted…
Read MoreDelaware Confirms State’s First Case of Chronic Wasting Disease in Wild White-tailed Deer
Delaware has confirmed its first case of Chronic Wasting Disease, or CWD, in a wild white-tailed deer in Sussex County, with a second deer testing presumptive positive. While there is no evidence that CWD infects humans, DNREC is taking action and asking hunters and residents to follow precautions to help slow the spread. Both positive…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces $1.5 Million in Philanthropic Awards to ENOUGH Communities to Support Education and Child Care Programs
Governor Wes Moore has announced the distribution of $1.5 million in philanthropic funding awards to strengthen education and child care access in nine ENOUGH communities – Maryland jurisdictions with high concentrations of childhood poverty. Funding comes from the ENOUGH Community Support Fund—a private fund designed to provide direct philanthropic support to Maryland’s ENOUGH awardees. The…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Pennsylvania Man on Felony Weapons Charges After Road Rage Incident in Felton
Delaware State Police have arrested a 38-year-old Pennsylvania man arrested on felony firearm and related offenses in connection with a road rage incident Monday morning in Felton. On April 20th at about 9:40 a.m., the Kent County 9-1-1 Center received a report of a road rage incident involving a firearm on South Dupont Highway near…
Read MoreTwo Sentenced for Involvement in Robbery-Turned-Homicide
Two individuals have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a robbery that led to the death of a Wilmington man. 47-year-old Charles Lowe of Felton and 30-year-old Sierra Steiner of Newark received their sentences on April 17th. According to the Delaware Attorney General’s Office, on March 19th, 2023, the victim and Steiner drove…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Dover Woman for 5th Offense DUI
A 33-year-old Dover woman faces her 5th Offense felony DUI charge following a traffic stop in Dover. Police say that on April 19th at about 4:40 a.m., a trooper saw a vehicle speeding northbound on Bay Road near Transportation Circle. The driver of the vehicle–a Hyundai Santa Fe– showed multiple signs of impairment. Following the…
Read MoreCounty Executive Julie Giordano Issues Burn Ban Order for Wicomico County
Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano has issued a countywide burn ban. The ban went into effect April 20th at 4:00 p.m. due to ongoing drought conditions. The decision follows recommendations from the county’s Burn Ban Committee, which includes public safety, health, forestry, and weather officials. The ban is initially in place for seven days, though…
Read MoreFire Hydrant Flushing in Lewes – Thursday & Friday
The Lewes Board of Public Works will be flushing fire hydrants on Thursday, April 23 on the town side and on Friday, April 24 on the beach side. Work will begin each day at 5am. Water pressure may be low and you may experience discolored water. If you should have discolored water, let your cold…
Read MoreGov Meyer Nominates Robert Storch as DE’s First Inspector General
Governor Matt Meyer has nominated Robert Storch as the first Inspector General for Delaware. Storch most recently served as the Senate-confirmed Inspector General of the US Department of Defense, where he oversaw US assistance to Ukraine. He also served as Lead Inspector General for major contingency operations in Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan. The Office of…
Read MoreDE Senate Committee to Consider Senate Bill 65 to Remove DE from RGGI
Legislation introduced in early March by Senator Gerald Hocker is expected to go before the Senate Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee on Wednesday. Senate Bill 65 would remove Delaware from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). Delaware has exceeded its CO2 reduction goals – cutting emissions by 45%. However in spite of the progress, Delaware…
Read MoreMERR Officials Rescue Seal Pup Entangled in Rope from Bait Bag at Cape Henlopen State Park
The Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute (MERR) responded Monday to a gray seal pup at Cape Henlopen State Park that entangled with line from what looked like a mesh live bait bag. A beachgoer reported the seal to MERR, and the rescue team arrived before the seal made its way back into the water.…
Read MoreDNREC Regulations Revised for Recreational Fishing for Black Sea Bass – Season to Open May 1
DNREC is revising the recreational fishing state regulations for black sea bass to reflect a greater abundance of that species for anglers to catch – but warn that federal regulations may or may not change to match the state regulations by the time the season opens on May 1st. The 2026 and 2027 changes reduce…
Read MoreDPH Report Shows Cancer Mortality Rates in Delaware Continue to Decline
New data released by the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) shows cancer mortality rates in Delaware continue to decline. Between 2008 and 2022, cancer mortality rates decreased by an average of 1.5% per year in both Delaware and the United States.  The “Cancer Incidence and Mortality in Delaware, 2018–2022” report from DPH was presented to…
Read MoreUPDATED: GoFundMe Set Up for Denton Man Killed in Crash Involving Lawn Mower and Pickup Truck in Caroline County
UPDATED – 04/20/26 – A GoFundMe has been set up to help cover his funeral expenses and to have his remains repatriated to his native country, Mexico. ======================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 04/16/26 – A Denton, Maryland man is dead after a crash involving a Toyota pickup truck and a lawn mower in Caroline County, according…
Read MoreWorcester County’s Isle of Wight Offices Reopen
The ribbon was cut this morning marking the reopening of Worcester County’s Isle of Wight offices off Route 90 on St. Martins Neck Road. Following interior renovations, the updated space provides a more efficient, comfortable, and accessible environment for residents utilizing Treasurer’s Office and Health Department services. These improvements enhance the County’s ability to serve…
Read MoreApplication Deadline is Friday in Kent County for Grant Funding from Delaware Prescription Opioid Settlement
Applications are open for Kent County local governments, nonprofits and community partners to apply for grant funding through the Delaware Prescription Opioid Settlement Distribution Commission’s Local Government Grant Program. Kent County, Dover, Smyrna and Milford are eligible. For the 2026 cycle, $3.25-million is available statewide – for Kent County – there is $518,000 available for…
Read MoreSchool Lane Fire in Long Neck under Investigation
A fire Saturday that destroyed a home on School Lane in the Long Neck area is under investigation by the Delaware State Fire Marshal. Indian River fire officials say that just after 11am residents heard a boom from the area of an abandoned home – and could see fire. Crews arriving at the scene found…
Read MoreDrug Investigation in Laurel Leads to Multiple Arrests – 1 Man Still Wanted
A 2-month long drug investigation by Laurel Police led to the execution of a search warrant at the Little Creek Apartment Complex. A search of the residence turned up over 2 grams of heroin as well as cocaine and crack cocaine packaged for distribution. A handgun was also recovered. Police say two children were present…
Read MoreMSP Rescue Stranded Boater In Somerset County
Maryland State Police rescued a man while boating Friday afternoon in Somerset County. Police were called to a remote area in Dames Quarter Lake where a boater became grounded and began to experience a medical emergency. Because of the shallow, marshy water that was inaccessible to a vessel, a MSP helicopter was able to hoist…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested for Assault & Aggravated Menacing
A Dover man has been arrested after an incident Thursday night in Dover. Delaware State Police were called to the Microtel on East Lebanon Road just after 10pm for a report of an assault and aggravated menacing. Police learned that a man and woman were walking on a path behind the Microtel when they were…
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