DOVER, Del. – The Delaware Forest Service is urging residents to avoid outdoor burning due to an elevated wildfire risk caused by ongoing drought conditions and the current weather patterns. Wildfires have spiked in all three counties, and the Forest Service is…
Severe thunderstorms are officially defined as storms that are capable of producing hail that is an inch or larger or wind gusts over 58 mph. Hail this size can damage property such as plants, roofs and vehicles. Wind this strong is able…
FENWICK ISLAND, Del. – A routine traffic stop on Coastal Highway resulted in the arrest of two Baltimore women on theft-related charges, with additional felony charges expected in Maryland. On March 6, around 3 p.m., a Fenwick Island police officer was monitoring…
MILFORD, Del. — The Carlisle Fire Company in Milford is requesting $300,000 from the city to address the increasing demand for emergency medical services as the area’s population continues to rise. The fire company plans to present this request at a city…
DOVER, Del. – Two bills aimed at providing incarcerated individuals in Delaware with a better opportunity to have their cases heard in court are progressing through the Delaware Senate. Senate Bill 57 would remove the time bar from Delaware’s post-conviction DNA statute,…
MARYLAND – Maryland’s Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) draft is now open for public comment. The program outlines proposed traffic improvement projects and funding needs for Fiscal Years 2025 to 2028, with comments accepted through April 4. The program invites recommendations and…
SALISBURY, MD – The annual Salisbury Marathon returns to the downtown area on April 5th, bringing with it road closures and traffic delays. The event will feature marathon, half-marathon, and 5K races, with participants traveling from across the country to compete. City…
Delaware Severe Weather Awareness Week is a reminder that Delaware has been hit with many major weather events within the past five years. This year marks five years since Tropical Storm Isaias spawned the longest tornado ever recorded in Delaware, which wreaked a…
SLAUGHTER BEACH, Del. – The Slaughter Beach Town Council met Monday to discuss a possible ordinance regulating marijuana, potentially taking the next step in managing cannabis within the community. Although no decisions were made, the council’s discussions are ongoing. Officials discussed the…
MARYLAND — Lawmakers in the Maryland Senate are divided over what constitutes age-appropriate education for children. This ongoing debate stems from recent legislative efforts, including House Bill 380, which sought to introduce vending machines offering contraceptives and other health-related products in schools.…