Beebe orders employees to receive vaccine by Christmas

Beebe Healthcare will require all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no later than Christmas Eve. The healthcare group made the announcement over the weekend that all staff must be fully vaccinated before December 24, 2021. All new employees of the…

DMV announces seasonal release of five digit license plates

Just in time for the holidays, the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced the seasonal release of available five-digit license plates starting Monday, November 8, 2021. Beginning that day, a limited number of five-digit license plates will be made available to the…

Police chase ends with drug arrests in Seaford

A high-speed chase ends with the arrest of two people on drug charges in Seaford. According to the Seaford Police Department, the incident occurred around 9:30 p.m., Sunday when officers spotted a vehicle being operated by a person wanted on felony warrants.…

Governor Carney announces plan to combat climate change in Delaware

Governor John Carney has released his administration’s plans to combat climate change. A press conference was held Thursday afternoon where the Governor, joined by members of his cabinet, environmental leaders, and members of the Delaware General Assembly, announced the ‘Delaware Climate Action Plan.’…

BREAKING | Former Governor Ruth Ann Minner passes away

Former Governor of Delaware, Ruth Ann Minner has passed away at age 86. Ruth Ann Minner served two terms as Governor of Delaware from January 3, 2001 – January 20, 2009. Minner became the state’s first female Governor when she was elected…

Harrington Police continue investigation into shooting

Harrington Police are continuing their investigation into a shooting that injured a person at a local apartment complex. According to the Harrington Police Department, the investigation began around 10:30 p.m., Monday when officers were called to Clark’s Corner Apartments for reports of…

Delaware public health officials announce third case of West Nile Virus

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) has announced that a third person has been infected with West Nile Virus (WNV). An 87-year-old Kent County woman has become infected with WNV, according to public health officials, making it the state’s third human…

Delaware to begin administering COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 5 to 11

Delaware public health officials announced Wednesday that Delaware’s vaccine providers can begin administering the Pfizer COVID-19 pediatric vaccine to children ages 5 to 11. The announcement comes after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week gave its approval to expand…

Shooting damages business in Laurel

Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that damaged a business in Laurel. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred around 7:36 a.m., Tuesday when employees of Todd’s Income Tax arrived at work to discover the building had been…