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.…

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…

First two cases of flu confirmed in Delaware

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) has announced the state’s first two laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza for the 2021-2022 flu season. DPH officials announced the latest cases on Monday, including the first pediatric case of the season. The cases involve a…

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…

Missing Lewes man’s wife speaks out, pleads for help finding her husband

A Lewes woman is speaking out, pleading with the public to help find her husband who’s been missing for the past three weeks. Trish Dickerson said her heart sunk when she got home from work on the evening of October 7th to…

Suspects sought in Seaford home invasion

Police are searching for several suspects wanted in connection with a home invasion and assault in Seaford. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred around 12:35 a.m., as Monday troopers were dispatched to the 9000 block of Middleford Road…

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…