Seaford man leads police on early morning chase

A Seaford man has been arrested after leading police on a pursuit early Sunday morning.   Delaware State Police say a trooper attempted to stop 37-year-old Dontra Batson after he was observed traveling at a high rate of speed in his blue…

Two people injured in Middle School ceremony brawl in Seaford

Seaford Police are investigating what caused a fight to break out at a middle school celebration on Monday night. Officials say just after 7:00 p.m. last night (June 6), the fight broke out between adults at the Seaford Hight School Football Stadium…

BREAKING: State Auditor Kathy McGuiness indicted in Kent County

Kathy McGuiness

Democrat State Auditor Kathy McGuiness has been re-indicted by a Grand Jury in Kent County on Monday. The move comes after McGuiness’ attorney, Steve Wood, motioned that the case should be tried in Kent County because that is where the alleged crimes…

Police investigating weekend shooting in Dewey Beach

It was a hectic scene in Dewey Beach on Saturday night, as officers responded to reports of gunshots in the area of Saulsbury Street just before midnight.   A Delaware Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement agent reported hearing and seeing a gunshot and…

Dover Police identify victim in weekend fatal crash

Dover Police have identified the victim of a fatal crash on Kings Highway and Park Drive on Saturday night (June 3). Police say 21-year-old Briyana Berry was in the front passenger seat of a vehicle when the 20-year-old driver reportedly crossed the…

Milford student representing Delaware in nationwide “Google Doodle” competition

Image: Anamirel Campos

A Milford 5th grader is being recognized for her drawing, representing Delaware in a nationwide annual contest held by Google. Anamirel Campos is a student at Mispillion Elementary School with her Doodle titled “Family Will Always Care for You”. The Doodle for…

Tick season is here: Tips to prevent those pesky crawlers from biting you

With spring heading into summer – it’s prime time for ticks – and as a result DNREC has partnered with the Division of Public Health to educate the public about the parasitic insects, including where they are found, how to identify different…

BREAKING | Governor Carney vetoes marijuana legalization bill

Governor John Carney on Tuesday vetoed House Bill 371, legislation that would have legalized the possession of marijuana in Delaware. The bill, which Governor Carney vetoed Tuesday morning, would have removed all penalties for possession by a person 21 years of age…

University of Delaware reinstates mask mandate for all indoor spaces

In light of rising numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations around the country, including in Delaware over the past week, the University of Delaware is reinstating its masking requirement for all indoor spaces, effective at 8 a.m., Tuesday, May 24. Face masks…