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…

Additional hunting seasons open up next month in Delaware

Numerous Delaware hunting seasons open next month, including the popular November deer shotgun season which runs from Friday, Nov. 12 through Sunday, Nov. 21, as well as the firearms deer hunt available only to youth and non-ambulatory hunters on Saturday, Nov. 6…

Delaware motorists urged to watch out for deer crossings

With more deer crossing roadways in the shorter days ahead, especially after the Nov. 7 change from daylight saving time back to Eastern Standard Time, motorists are urged to be on high alert to avoid collisions with these large animals. Late October…

Major Disaster Declaration approved for Delaware

President Joe Biden has officially approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Delaware. On September 17, 2021, Governor John Carney requested a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Delaware in response to the severe flooding that occurred as the remnants of Hurricane…