Drivers heading eastbound on Commerce Street should be aware of an active lane restriction currently in place due to construction activity in the area.
The right lane on Commerce Street eastbound, between Brown Street and Elizabeth Avenue, is closed. The closure is expected to last until 6 PM.
Motorists are encouraged to allow extra travel time or consider alternate routes to avoid potential delays in the affected stretch of road.
A crash at the intersection of US-40 and Delaware Route 72 has forced the closure of eastbound lanes on US-40 and northbound lanes on DE-72, according to Delaware Department of Transportation officials.
Motorists traveling through the area should anticipate significant delays and are encouraged to find alternate routes until the roadway is cleared and lanes are reopened.
No additional details regarding the cause of the crash or any injuries have been released at this time. TV Delmarva will provide updates as more information becomes available.
The National Weather Service office in Mount Holly, New Jersey has issued a Flood Watch for the region, effective from the afternoon of June 22 through 6:00 AM EDT on June 23.
The watch means that conditions are favorable for flooding to develop in the affected area. Residents should remain alert and take precautions, as flooding can occur quickly and pose serious risks to life and property.
A Flood Watch differs from a Flood Warning — a watch means flooding is possible, while a warning means flooding is already occurring or is imminent. People in low-lying areas or near bodies of water should be especially cautious.
Authorities recommend that residents avoid driving through flooded roadways, as even shallow water can be dangerous for vehicles. The phrase “turn around, don’t drown” is a key reminder during any flood event.
TV Delmarva will continue to monitor this situation and provide updates as conditions develop. Residents are encouraged to check the National Weather Service for the latest information.
A construction project is causing an intermittent lane closure on Frederica Street between Market Street and East David Street.
The lane restriction is expected to remain in place until 4 PM. Drivers in the area should anticipate possible delays and consider using alternate routes to avoid the construction zone.
No additional details about the nature of the construction work were provided. Motorists are encouraged to use caution when traveling through the affected stretch of roadway.
Delaware State Police have released the names of two teenagers killed in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Townsend early Saturday morning. The victims have been identified as 17-year-olds Nathan Sinex and Cara Feeley, both residents of Townsend, Delaware.
A man from New Jersey has been arrested in connection with the fatal collision, according to state police. The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash or who has video footage of the incident to reach out to Corporal K. Oakes at (302) 365-8483. Tips can also be submitted by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Anyone affected by this tragedy who needs support can contact the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and Delaware Victim Center, which operates around the clock via a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). The unit can also be reached by email at [email protected].
Governor Matt Meyer has officially declared June 22 through June 28 as Delaware Pollinator Week, shining a spotlight on the critical role that pollinators play in both farming and the natural environment.
In the official proclamation, Gov. Meyer emphasized just how important these species are to everyday life. “Pollinator species such as birds and insects are essential partners of farmers and ranchers in producing much of our food supply. … Pollinator species provide significant environmental benefits that are necessary for maintaining healthy, biodiverse ecosystems,” he stated.
The designation draws attention to the connection between pollinated crops and the broader food supply, underscoring why protecting pollinators matters for Delaware’s agricultural community and the environment alike.
Drivers traveling along Cherry Road between Ivy Lane and Airport Road should be aware of intermittent lane closures currently in effect.
According to traffic officials, the lane restrictions are expected to remain in place until 5:30 PM. The cause of the closures was not specified in the notice.
Motorists in the area are encouraged to allow extra travel time or consider using alternate routes until the closures are lifted.
The National Weather Service office in Mount Holly, New Jersey has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch that went into effect at 2:09 PM EDT on June 22 and is set to expire at 9:00 PM EDT the same evening.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means that conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms to develop in and around the watch area. Residents should remain alert and be ready to take shelter quickly if a Severe Thunderstorm Warning is issued for their location.
Meteorologists urge people to stay tuned to local weather updates throughout the afternoon and evening hours as the situation continues to develop. Have a safety plan ready and avoid unnecessary outdoor activities until the watch has expired or been cancelled.
A 32-year-old Wilmington man is now in custody after Smyrna police wrapped up an armed robbery investigation tied to a local smoke shop.
The Smyrna Police Department arrested Isaiah Council, of Wilmington, Delaware, in connection with a robbery that took place on Friday, May 22, 2026, at around 3:05 in the afternoon.
Officers were called to Smokiez Smoke Shop, located at 239 N. Dupont Highway, after receiving a report that an armed robbery had just occurred at the business.
According to investigators, Council entered the store wearing a disguise and walked up to an employee to request cigars. The investigation continued from that point, ultimately leading authorities to identify and arrest Council as the suspect responsible for the incident.
Milford police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that took place in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 20, 2026.
According to authorities, at approximately 2:14 a.m., a 2010 Toyota Tacoma was traveling eastbound on Shawn when the crash occurred. The incident proved fatal, and investigators are working to determine the full circumstances of what happened.
The Milford Police Department has not released additional details at this time. The investigation remains ongoing.
Delaware State Police have released the identity of the woman who lost her life in a fatal e-bike crash that occurred late Saturday morning in Rehoboth Beach. The victim has been identified as 66-year-old Stephanie Lewis, a resident of Potomac, Maryland.
The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is actively working to piece together the circumstances surrounding the crash. Authorities are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident to reach out to Sergeant A. Mitchell at (302) 703-3269. Tips can also be submitted by sending a private message to the Delaware State Police on Facebook, or by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Anyone who has been impacted by a crime, witnessed a crime, or has suffered the sudden loss of a loved one and is in need of support can contact the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and the Delaware Victim Center. Help is available around the clock through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also reach the Victim Services Unit by email at [email protected].
Wilmington police made an arrest in connection with a burglary in the Woodcrest neighborhood after members of the public stepped forward with information that helped crack the case.
Officers were called to the 600 block of Boxwood Road at around 8:40 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, 2026, following a report of a burglary that had just taken place.
Investigators determined that the victim had recently finished riding an electric bicycle, commonly known as an e-bike, and had placed it inside an open garage when the theft occurred.
The arrest was ultimately made possible through tips and assistance provided by members of the community, who played a direct role in moving the investigation forward.
France is enduring a brutal heat wave this week, with daytime temperatures climbing above 40 degrees Celsius — that’s 104 degrees Fahrenheit — and nighttime temperatures offering little relief to a population largely without air conditioning.
The country’s national weather service, Meteo France, warned that most of France — the largest nation in the European Union — would be stuck in these oppressive conditions through at least Friday.
Meteo France described the heat wave as exceptionally intense, drawing comparisons to the devastating August 2003 heat wave, though officials noted its duration remains uncertain. That 2003 event prompted France to create a heat watch warning system after the highest temperatures recorded in more than 50 years led to an estimated 15,000 deaths, many of them elderly people living in apartments and care homes without air conditioning.
According to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, Europe is the world’s fastest-warming continent, with temperatures rising at twice the global average pace since the 1980s. Scientists link human-caused climate change to the increasing frequency of extreme weather events, and projections from the United Nations climate agency suggest the next five years will break even more heat records.
Several communities across France hit their all-time temperature highs on Monday. Paris endured its hottest June night on record, with temperatures never dipping below 24.2 degrees Celsius (75.5 degrees Fahrenheit). The French capital also set a new June daytime record of 37.7 degrees Celsius (99.9 degrees Fahrenheit) Monday afternoon.
“This will continue through the end of the week, with heat levels never before recorded across more than three-quarters of the country on Wednesday and Thursday,” Meteo France stated.
The intense heat also worsened air quality in Paris, triggering the formation of ozone that traps pollution. The air quality monitoring agency serving the Paris region warned that pollutant levels were expected to surpass recommended safety thresholds.
With air conditioning uncommon across much of France, residents scrambled to cope. Education minister Edouard Geffray announced that 1,352 schools were shut down Monday because of the heat, while several thousand others adjusted their schedules — releasing students earlier and moving classes into air-conditioned spaces.
More than half of France’s regions were placed under a “red alert” for heat by Monday, covering areas forecast to see highs above 40 degrees Celsius with overnight lows staying above 20 degrees Celsius.
Announcements on the Paris public transit network urged riders to stay hydrated. Medical professionals warned about the dangerous combination of alcohol consumption in extreme heat, and authorities moved to restrict public drinking.
Multiple drowning incidents were also reported as people attempted to cool off in rivers, despite warnings about dangerous currents and other hazards.
Tragically, two young children — ages 2 and 4 — died Monday after being discovered unconscious inside their family’s car in the southern town of Carpentras. According to a statement from the public prosecutor, initial findings indicate the children had locked themselves inside the vehicle. An investigation has been launched under an involuntary manslaughter charge. Government officials urged parents never to leave children unattended in vehicles.
Neighboring United Kingdom also braced for dangerous heat. The British weather office issued a rare “red” weather warning for Wednesday and Thursday, cautioning that temperatures could top 37 degrees Celsius (99 degrees Fahrenheit) in the shade and potentially reach 40 degrees Celsius in parts of England and Wales. Officials there also warned that extreme temperatures could cause heat-sensitive infrastructure to fail, including power and mobile phone services.
The World Health Organization’s Europe office reported this month that more than 200,000 people across Europe died from heat-related causes over the past four years — and that most of those deaths were preventable. Extreme heat can lead to heat exhaustion and life-threatening heat stroke.
The EU’s monitoring agency found that 2024 was the hottest year ever recorded both in Europe and globally, with the continent seeing its second-highest number of “heat stress” days on record.
Scientists continue to warn that climate change is making heat waves and drought more frequent and more intense — particularly in southeastern Europe — raising the risk of health crises and wildfires. The burning of fossil fuels such as gasoline, oil, and coal, along with deforestation, wildfires, and industrial emissions, releases heat-trapping gases that drive climate change.
Active-duty military service members and their families have the opportunity to visit participating museums throughout the United States free of charge this summer through a program called Blue Star Museums.
The program is scheduled to run from May 16 through September 9, 2026, giving military families several months to take advantage of the benefit.
Blue Star Museums is an initiative organized jointly by the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, working in collaboration with additional partners to make the program possible.
Military families interested in participating can look for museums that are part of the program to enjoy free admission during the designated summer period.
Delaware State Parks is marking a major milestone with a new fundraising event open to everyone. The agency has launched a Virtual 5K Fundraiser in honor of its 75th anniversary.
The event invites participants to walk, run, or roll along trails located within Delaware’s state parks. Participants have until December 1 to complete their 5K at any state park trail of their choosing.
SALISBURY, Md. — The City of Salisbury is keeping the public informed about the ongoing cleanup at 317–325 Lake Street, a property that has been formally designated as a Brownfield by both the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the Maryland Department of the Environment.
A Brownfield is defined as a property where the potential presence of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants may complicate efforts to expand, redevelop, or reuse the land. At this particular site, petroleum contamination was found in both the soil and groundwater. The main chemical concern is Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons, or TPH — compounds that can be carcinogenic, contribute to neurological disorders, and cause respiratory or reproductive health problems. To address the contamination, the City of Salisbury was awarded $1,791,543.00 in federal funding from the USEPA to bring the property up to federal environmental standards.
A Long History of Industrial Use
The two parcels — 317 Lake Street and 325 Lake Street — have a complicated past. From the late 1930s through the mid-1980s, the site functioned as a fuel tank farm, housing 15 aboveground storage tanks of various sizes along with two underground storage tanks. The land sat abandoned until 1990, when 317 Lake Street reopened as a waste oil processing facility. That same year, an aboveground storage tank spilled roughly 12,000 gallons of No. 6 fuel oil, with an estimated 4,000 gallons flowing into the Wicomico River. The facility went dormant again in 1992 and remained inactive until 2008, when the property owner removed all aboveground storage tanks.
The City of Salisbury purchased both parcels in 2020. In 2023, all remaining structures on the site were demolished down to their foundations. Following a thorough review of cleanup options, city officials selected a plan involving the excavation and removal of two feet of contaminated soil, replacement with a two-foot soil mitigation cap, and then placement of eight inches of clean soil on top to support future plantings.
Public Input Opportunity
The City of Salisbury Department of Infrastructure and Development is inviting community members to attend a public meeting to share their thoughts on the project’s progress. The meeting will be held on Thursday, July 9th, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Government Office Building, located at 125 N. Division Street, Room #306, Salisbury, MD 21801.
SALISBURY, Md. — Cyclists traveling eastbound on West College Avenue in Salisbury will need to find an alternate route next week. The bike lane along that stretch will be closed on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., affecting the section between Smith Street and Lorecrop Drive while scheduled work takes place in the area.
Riders who normally travel through that corridor will be redirected during the closure. Officials say detour signs will be placed along the route, and cyclists are encouraged to follow those posted directions carefully and remain alert while passing through the work zone.
The bike lane is expected to reopen once the work has been completed and conditions are deemed safe for cyclists to return.
Anyone with questions or who needs more information is encouraged to reach out directly to the City of Salisbury.
A Maryland Department of Natural Resources initiative focused on climate adaptation along the Eastern Shore has approved seven grants worth more than $4.5 million to safeguard large areas of saltmarsh habitat through living shoreline construction.
The funded projects are designed to shield coastal areas and islands from shoreline erosion, creating a protective buffer for nearby communities while preserving habitat for migratory birds such as the saltmarsh sparrow and other vulnerable wildlife. Among the projects, one will specifically help protect an important roadway, and another will support an outdoor space dedicated to veterans.
Together, these efforts contribute to the Roots for Resilience program’s goal of protecting 400 acres of high-quality marsh habitat by 2029.
A living shoreline relies on nature-based methods — including marsh plantings, coir logs, sills, and breakwaters — to hold shorelines in place while keeping natural coastal processes intact. This approach helps reduce flooding and erosion, shields infrastructure, lowers long-term costs, supports working waterfronts, and strengthens communities against rising sea levels.
DNR Secretary Josh Kurtz highlighted the importance of the work: “These projects are ideally suited for the Roots for Resilience initiative, designed for the vulnerable communities of the Eastern Shore. The shared goals of protecting people and habitats are vitally connected. These living shoreline projects demonstrate how solutions work best when we work with nature to benefit local communities.”
Roots for Resilience launched in May 2026 and is backed by $42.5 million in federal grant funding. The program channels that money into nature-based climate solutions such as tree plantings, sustainable forest management, coastal wetland restoration, and living shoreline projects.
Funding comes through a Climate Pollution Reduction Grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, awarded to the Atlantic Conservation Coalition — a group made up of The Nature Conservancy and agencies from four coastal states, including DNR and the Maryland Department of the Environment.
Eastern Shore saltmarshes face growing threats from rising sea levels and gradual land sinking, putting these low-lying coastal wetlands at serious risk of being swallowed by open water. These habitats serve a vital role by filtering pollutants, storing carbon in plant roots and soil, and protecting shorelines from erosion and storm surges.
Grant recipients include Maryland counties and nonprofit organizations, chosen through a formal Request for Proposals process. One project is already cleared for construction, while six others will receive funding to complete their designs before becoming eligible for construction money. The total funding available through this program for living shoreline restoration is approximately $17 million.
All projects will take place in Dorchester and Somerset counties between 2026 and 2029, with additional funds and in-kind contributions coming from project partners. The seven project locations are as follows:
Wroten Island — Green Trust Alliance received a grant for a shovel-ready, permitted living shoreline at Wroten Island that will reduce erosion and protect more than 150 acres of marsh habitat. Construction is expected to get underway in fall 2026.
Pocomoke Sound — The Lower Shore Land Trust will use its grant to design a living shoreline on conservation-easement property along the Pocomoke Sound shoreline, aiming to protect more than 200 acres of healthy salt marsh for sensitive species including the eastern diamondback terrapin and saltmarsh sparrow.
Smith Island — Ducks Unlimited will design a living shoreline within the Martin National Wildlife Refuge on Smith Island, protecting 118 acres of marsh habitat that migrating waterfowl depend on.
Deal Island — The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay will design a living shoreline within the Deal Island Wildlife Management Area at Little Deal Island, protecting 78 acres of marsh by curbing erosion along the island’s southwestern side.
Franks Island — Somerset County received a grant to design a living shoreline that will protect 72 acres of marsh from erosion, strengthen Franks Island’s ability to withstand storm impacts, and shield the Deal Island Causeway.
Fishing Bay — Dorchester County will use its grant to design a living shoreline at the Fishing Bay Wildlife Management Area, reducing erosion and protecting 116 acres of marsh that supports a variety of birds and aquatic species.
Taylors Island — The Military Bowl Foundation received funding to design a living shoreline at Patriot Point, an outdoor retreat for veterans. The project aims to protect 100 acres of marsh habitat along migratory routes used by birds and other wildlife.
In addition to the living shoreline grants, DNR is currently reviewing applications from nonprofits that will partner with county governments to conduct community outreach on enhanced forestry management and help identify contractors to meet the program’s forest management goals. Additional funding opportunities are listed on the Roots for Resilience open solicitations website.
Motorists traveling northbound on B Street should be aware of a left shoulder closure currently in effect between Newcastle Avenue, also known as Route 9, and Townsend Street.
The closure is the result of ongoing construction activity in the area. Drivers are advised to use caution as they pass through the affected stretch of roadway.
The left shoulder is expected to remain closed until 3:00 PM. No further details about the nature of the construction were provided.
Delaware Route 24 westbound is currently closed at Mulberry Knoll Road following a crash, according to state transportation officials.
Motorists traveling in the area are advised to avoid the roadway and plan for alternate routes until the road is reopened. No further details regarding the crash have been made available at this time.
Drivers should use caution in the surrounding area and allow for extra travel time. Updates are expected as more information becomes available.
Residents across the Delmarva Peninsula should closely monitor weather conditions today as a potent storm system moves into the Mid-Atlantic, bringing the threat of severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, isolated tornadoes, and localized flash flooding.
A strengthening area of low pressure will track eastward across Pennsylvania this afternoon before moving toward southern New England tonight. Ahead of the system, a warm front will lift northward through the region while increasing moisture and strengthening winds aloft create a favorable environment for strong to severe thunderstorms.
While extensive cloud cover across portions of the Mid-Atlantic (especially north of the I-95 Corridor) may limit how much instability develops during the day, we believe enough heating combined with strong atmospheric forcing will allow thunderstorms to rapidly intensify by mid to late afternoon.
The primary window for severe weather across Delmarva appears to be between 5 PM and 1AM.
Thunderstorms are expected to develop along a pre-frontal trough and near the advancing warm front before organizing into clusters capable of producing widespread strong wind gusts. Wind damage remains the greatest concern, with some storms potentially producing gusts exceeding 60 mph.
In addition to damaging winds, the atmosphere will feature strong wind shear both near the surface and higher in the atmosphere. This setup could support a few rotating thunderstorms capable of producing isolated tornadoes, especially near the warm front as it lifts north through Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, and southeastern Pennsylvania.
Large hail is not expected to be widespread but cannot be ruled out in the strongest storms.
Another major concern today will be heavy rainfall and flash flooding. Atmospheric moisture levels are forecast to reach near-record values for late June, with precipitable water values ranging between 1.8 and 2.4 inches. Any thunderstorm will be capable of producing torrential rainfall, with rainfall rates potentially exceeding 1 to 2 inches per hour.
Although the region has been experiencing drought conditions, multiple rounds of thunderstorms and the possibility of storms repeatedly moving over the same areas could quickly overwhelm drainage systems and lead to localized flooding. Urban and poor-drainage locations will be especially vulnerable to flooding issues this evening.
Storms should gradually weaken and move offshore overnight as a cold front pushes through the region.
Conditions improve somewhat on Tuesday, although a secondary cold front may trigger scattered showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon. At this time, Tuesday’s storms are not expected to pose a significant severe weather or flooding threat.
Drivers heading southbound on Route 13 should be aware of a right shoulder closure currently in effect between Carter Road and Brenford Road.
The closure is expected to remain in place until 3:00 PM. Travelers passing through this stretch of roadway are encouraged to remain alert and allow extra space while navigating the area.
No additional details regarding the cause of the closure were provided. TV Delmarva will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.
A Goldey-Beacom College baseball player has made history for the program with a top national defensive honor.
Junior center fielder Trey Mason, who hails from Germantown, Maryland, has been named to the America Baseball Coaches Association Rawlings Gold Glove Team — a first for the Goldey-Beacom program.
Mason’s outstanding defensive play throughout the season earned him the recognition, making him the first Lightning player ever to be selected for the prestigious award.
Motorists in the area are being advised of a road closure on Churchtown Road that is expected to last well into next year.
According to transportation officials, Churchtown Road is currently closed to through traffic between Summit Bridge Road (Route 71) and Dickerson Lane due to ongoing construction work.
The closure is expected to remain in effect until June 26, 2026. Drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes and plan extra travel time accordingly.
When Tom and Diane Peterman relocated to their retirement home on the shores of Black Lake in Michigan 14 years ago, they tried to purchase flood insurance — only to be told it wasn’t an option. John Solum’s family had been assured their 1940s cabin in the same area wasn’t situated in a flood zone when they bought it.
Then this spring, historic flooding swept across northern Michigan — striking some areas harder than anyone could recall — submerging homes, pushing dams dangerously close to failure, and destroying roadways. Dozens of counties were placed under a state of emergency.
Water levels at Black Lake rose so dramatically that chunks of floating ice tore apart decks and smashed through windows.
“We’ve never seen anything like that. Never,” said Solum, who noted he had dealt with flooding frequently while living in Houston. Knee-deep floodwater forced his family to gut the interior of their cabin, removing flooring, drywall, furniture, bedding, and appliances.
Across the state, thousands of residents were left financially exposed after record-breaking April rainfall compounded an already record-setting March snowfall. Adding to the hardship, many people had no idea they were at risk — even as precipitation levels in the region had been climbing for years.
Experts say what happened in Michigan reflects a vulnerability that exists throughout the country: flood plain maps simply don’t cover every area. Furthermore, the federal government’s approach to mapping is widely considered outdated and fails to account for the true risks posed by climate change and increasingly extreme weather.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is responsible for developing and maintaining maps that identify flood plains, determine who must carry flood insurance, and help communities with planning. However, FEMA has not created maps for many less-populated regions — including some Michigan counties that saw flooding unlike anything in recorded history.
Black Lake, for instance, sits across two counties. Cheboygan County has a FEMA flood plain map from 2012, while most of Presque Isle County has never been mapped at all. The area is a popular destination for summer visitors and retirees, dotted with small cabins and larger homes.
There’s another significant problem: FEMA’s maps focus on the risk of rivers, streams, and other waterways overflowing their banks. They don’t account for flooding caused purely by heavy rainfall overwhelming stormwater systems in cities or inundating rural communities where water has nowhere to drain.
First Street, a company that studies the financial consequences of climate change, found more than twice as many properties nationwide face significant flood risk when rainfall data is factored in and when the entire country — including smaller waterways FEMA doesn’t map — is included in the analysis. In Michigan alone, that figure jumped to four times the number identified by FEMA.
“I couldn’t believe it when we first started building our model how different we were from FEMA,” said Jeremy Porter, chief economist at First Street, who argues that federal maps are “missing a whole source of flooding.”
While FEMA does use additional rainfall data to help calculate insurance rates, it remains unclear whether the agency plans to incorporate that data into its actual flood plain maps, experts said.
A federal watchdog agency, the General Accounting Office, raised concerns five years ago that FEMA’s flood hazard maps failed to reflect the best available climate science or account for heavy rainfall events.
FEMA declined a request for an interview but issued a statement saying that 95% of the U.S. population lives in areas that have been mapped, and that those maps are “snapshots in time.” The agency did not address whether this year’s flooding makes mapping rural areas more urgent, or whether it is revising its mapping methods.
Michigan’s flooding this spring was “truly a monumental flood” that in many locations surpassed what is known as a 100-year flood event — meaning it has a 1% chance of happening in any given year — according to Matthew Occhipinti, the state’s National Flood Insurance Program coordinator.
But experts caution this was no random anomaly. A warmer atmosphere retains more moisture for extended periods, which can unleash heavy rain or snow when conditions align. This spring, an “extraordinarily warm” Gulf of Mexico set the conditions for both heavy snow and rain across the upper Midwest, explained Richard Rood, a climate scientist at the University of Michigan.
A major March snowstorm dropped between two and four feet of snow across northern Michigan. Then record April rains created more runoff than rivers, dams, and drainage systems could manage.
“We call these storms historic; that is only true compared to the past,” said Rood, noting that Michigan and neighboring Wisconsin recorded their wettest March 1 through April 15 period ever. “I think it is more appropriate to consider it typical of the climate of the future.”
That’s exactly why updating flood maps and improving community preparedness is so critical, experts said.
“You should never be lulled into complacency that, ‘Oh geez we just had the big flood so we’re good for another 100 years or another 500 years,’” said Chad Berginnis, executive director of the Association of State Floodplain Managers. “Mother Nature does not obey statistical averages.”
FEMA has been working to update older flood plain maps — some of which are decades old — but has made little headway in creating new ones for rural areas where development may occur, despite a congressional mandate passed in 2012, Berginnis said. The agency has historically focused on the most populated and highest-risk areas, which is understandable given budget limitations, but the result is that roughly two-thirds of the country’s streams, rivers, and coastlines remain unmapped.
His organization estimates it would cost between $4 billion and $12 billion to comprehensively map the entire nation, but FEMA has never received sufficient funding to accomplish that goal.
Flood plain managers are now worried the agency could fall even further behind because of significant staffing cuts under the Trump administration. FEMA lost close to 20% of its total workforce in 2025, according to a General Accounting Office report — including roughly 25% of its most experienced permanent staff, said Christopher Currie, who conducts audits of FEMA for the GAO.
“We’re very concerned,” said Currie, who noted that FEMA was already chronically understaffed before the current administration’s second term began. The agency would now have to pull resources away from programs like mapping in order to respond to multiple disasters simultaneously.
Even beyond the mapping gaps, getting accurate flood risk information to communities remains a significant challenge. Communities must enroll in the National Flood Insurance Program before their residents can purchase policies backed by FEMA and sold through private insurers. But many communities — including several hundred in Michigan, according to Occhipinti — have never joined the program.
Communities can participate even without a flood plain map, but experts say those that haven’t enrolled may never have experienced serious flooding before, or simply don’t understand how the insurance program works. They may also not realize their flood risk is elevated if they rely on FEMA’s National Risk Index, a separate tool that assigns a single score for a community’s overall natural disaster risk. That index assumes there is no flood risk if no flood plain map exists for the area, Berginnis explained.
That means a community with a seemingly low risk score could actually face significant flood danger — a situation that “gives people the absolute wrong sense of security,” he said.
Even participating in the insurance program doesn’t guarantee homeowners receive accurate guidance. Diane Peterman, who had to evacuate when floodwater filled her crawlspace, said she attempted to buy flood insurance on three separate occasions but was turned away each time — despite her township’s participation in the National Flood Insurance Program.
“They said, ‘You’re not in a flood zone’ and I said, ‘But I live on a lake,’” Peterman recalled. She later discovered that her neighbor did have flood insurance.
In Michigan, an average flood insurance policy runs about $1,000 for $250,000 in coverage, though rates vary considerably depending on factors like home value and location, Occhipinti said. Private flood insurance is available from some companies, though it remains uncommon.
Berginnis urged homeowners and communities to look beyond what FEMA provides when assessing their flood risk.
“FEMA flood maps should always be the beginning of the journey and not the end,” he said. “Maybe states and communities need to step up and lead a little bit more.”
On the evening of January 7, 2025, Matt Blea faced a frightening choice. A fire had broken out just a few miles from his Altadena, California, home — and he had to decide whether to stay or get out fast.
A friend who worked in mountain rescue pointed him toward a free app called Watch Duty. Through it, Blea could see exactly where the fire’s perimeter was, check evacuation orders, and follow real-time updates from emergency responders. “It influenced me to leave the home sooner than later,” he said. Blea packed up his wife and son and left that evening — before the Eaton Fire burned their home to the ground.
Blea was among more than 2.5 million people who turned to Watch Duty during the devastating fires that swept through Los Angeles County that week. Behind the app, roughly two dozen staff members and more than 100 volunteers worked around the clock, sifting through emergency radio traffic, aircraft reports, and communications from local agencies to gather and verify information.
David Hertz, a Malibu resident who serves as captain of his community’s fire brigade, said the service was critical — particularly in areas where residents received little to no advance warning about the Eaton and Palisades fires, which together killed 31 people. “It’s like a democratization of data that empowers people,” he said.
Now, Watch Duty is taking on a new threat. This month, the app began helping users track flooding — another deadly and increasingly destructive hazard. The move comes as the peak flash flood season gets underway in the U.S., nearly a year after last July’s catastrophic floods in Texas, which killed more than 130 people and sparked widespread criticism over the lack of timely warnings reaching residents and visitors in the Texas Hill Country.
“This is painful that this keeps happening,” said John Mills, the CEO and co-founder of the donor-supported nonprofit that operates the app. “We’re not spreading enough information fast enough on as many channels as humanly possible.”
Mills launched Watch Duty in 2021 after he himself failed to receive official alerts or evacuation instructions when a fire threatened his Northern California home. He recognized a problem that has shown up repeatedly in recent disasters: the U.S. does have systems in place to send emergency alerts by text, radio, and other channels, but issuing a specific warning or evacuation order can get bogged down in bureaucracy and requires humans to make high-stakes calls under enormous pressure.
The information people need to assess their own risk is often out there, Mills said — it’s just scattered and hard to access. “The systems are really struggling to meet people where they are,” he said.
During fire emergencies, Mills noticed he was relying on volunteer radio operators who would listen to scanners and post updates on social media. Those posts were helpful, but social media came with serious drawbacks — misinformation and unrelated content could easily bury the critical updates people needed most.
A software engineer and entrepreneur by background, Mills brought together some of those volunteers and fellow engineers to build something better. He structured Watch Duty as a nonprofit, a decision that has helped earn the trust of its more than 20 million users. In 2025, the organization received nearly $6 million in grants and donations.
Today, Watch Duty relies on around 300 volunteer “reporters” who gather and verify information from radio scanners, cameras, satellites, user-generated content, and official public announcements. The app delivers that information in five languages through maps, text feeds, and push notifications — ones that can cut through even when a phone is set to silent.
“You’re not going to have to go to multiple other entities, to the weather service, emergency management website, county website,” said Watch Duty meteorologist Pete Curran. “It’s in one place, in plain language, and it’s going to wake you up if you’re asleep.”
Curran, a retired firefighter, noted that Watch Duty can sometimes get information out faster than local agencies because its reporters have a singular focus. “Our only responsibility is to watch and listen. We’re not in charge of the incident,” he said.
The nonprofit chose to expand into flood monitoring because of how broadly flooding affects communities. “We are seeing crazy rainfall in places that it’s not normal for them,” said Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, a longtime data scientist and Watch Duty board member who previously served as U.S. Fire Administrator. “Maybe it’s never happened before, but it’s happening now, so you need to be aware.”
The app draws on weather modeling and data from the National Weather Service, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the U.S. Geological Survey. Users can view flood warnings and watches, check river gauge levels, and receive alerts about potential dam or levee failures. They can also see whether their property falls within a FEMA-designated flood zone, understand what river gauge readings signal danger, and set customized notifications tied to specific gauge thresholds.
But experts caution that even the best app has its limits. “I love seeing products like this come out, but one thing we know to be true in the Texas floods, is a warning is only as good as the knowledge to do something about it,” said Chad Berginnis, executive director of the Association of State Floodplain Managers.
Berginnis said his organization recommends that people not only have an emergency plan — but actually practice it. “One of the massive failures is not knowing what to do,” he said.
He also raised concerns about the broader emergency alert infrastructure, which faces risks from past and proposed funding cuts to federal agencies and local warning systems. “At the end of the day, if you want eyes and ears out there, you’ve got to pay for it,” Berginnis said.
Mills is clear that Watch Duty is not designed to replace government weather or emergency services. “We need National Weather Service, we need fire service, we need all this infrastructure to operate,” he said, urging users to also sign up for their local alert systems.
And like any app, Watch Duty only works for those who have downloaded it — and who have cell service when they need it most. Berginnis recommended building in backup options, such as an inexpensive NOAA weather radio. “You have to have redundancy,” he said. “Sometimes we get so focused on tech, we forget the easy stuff.”
Construction activity is causing intermittent lane closures along Strawberry Lane and Wilson Street in Maryland, affecting the corridor between Levels Road (Route 15) and Main Street (Route 282).
The lane restrictions are expected to remain in place until 3 p.m. Drivers traveling through the area should anticipate possible delays and consider using alternate routes to avoid the construction zone.
No additional details about the nature of the construction work were provided. Motorists are encouraged to stay alert and follow any posted traffic control signs in the area.
Drivers heading southbound on Route 13 should be aware of a right lane closure currently in effect between 2nd Avenue and Wilton Boulevard.
The lane restriction is the result of ongoing construction activity in the area. The closure is scheduled to remain in place until 3:00 p.m.
Motorists traveling through the affected stretch are advised to allow extra travel time and use caution while crews are working in the area.
A road closure is in effect for the connector road running between Marsh Road and Clay Road, with the roadway expected to remain shut down until 5:00 PM.
Motorists traveling through the area are advised to seek alternate routes until the closure is lifted. No information regarding the reason for the closure was included in the traffic alert.
Drivers should allow extra time and use caution near the affected area. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Drivers traveling along Atlanta Road between Tull Drive and Delaware Route 20 should be aware of an active lane shift currently in place.
According to DelDOT, the lane shift is expected to remain in effect until 5 p.m. Motorists in the area are encouraged to use caution, slow down, and follow all posted signs and traffic control measures.
No additional details regarding the cause of the lane shift were provided. Drivers are advised to consider alternate routes if possible to avoid delays.
Southbound travelers on Foulk Road at Perth Drive are facing a right lane closure as construction crews work in the area.
The lane restriction is expected to remain in place until 3 p.m., according to traffic officials. Drivers in the area should allow extra travel time or consider using an alternate route to avoid delays.
A northbound lane on Janice Road is currently closed to traffic between Nassau Commons Boulevard and Siham Road due to ongoing construction activity.
The lane restriction is expected to remain in place until 5 p.m., and drivers in the area should anticipate possible delays during that time.
Motorists are encouraged to allow extra travel time or consider alternate routes until the lane reopens.
Drivers heading along W Denney’s Road should be prepared for intermittent lane restrictions that are currently in effect due to ongoing construction activity.
The affected stretch runs between Pearson’s Corner Road and Victory Chapel Road, where lanes may be periodically closed as crews work in the area.
The lane closures are expected to remain in place until 6:00 PM. Motorists are encouraged to use caution when traveling through the construction zone and to consider alternate routes if possible.
Drivers heading westbound on Harrington Highway (Route 14) in the Milford area should expect a right shoulder closure due to ongoing construction activity.
The closure affects the stretch of roadway between Canterbury Road and Church Hill Road. The restriction is expected to remain in place until 5 p.m.
Motorists are encouraged to use caution while traveling through the area and allow extra time if passing through the construction zone.
A disabled vehicle is blocking the right lane on Interstate 495 southbound, just south of the 12th Street area.
Motorists traveling in that direction should be aware of the lane restriction and allow extra travel time. Drivers are advised to use caution as they pass through the affected stretch of highway.
No additional details regarding the duration of the closure have been provided at this time.
The National Weather Service office in Mount Holly, New Jersey has issued a Flood Watch effective starting June 22 at 2:16 AM EDT, lasting through 6:00 AM EDT on Monday, June 23.
A Flood Watch means that conditions are favorable for flooding to develop in the watch area. Residents are urged to monitor the latest forecasts and be ready to take action if flooding begins or a Flood Warning is issued.
If you live in a flood-prone area, now is the time to prepare. Avoid parking vehicles in low-lying areas and stay away from streams, drainage ditches, and other waterways that could rise quickly.
Check back with TV Delmarva for the latest weather updates as this situation develops.
The National Weather Service office in Mount Holly, New Jersey has issued a Flood Watch for the region, effective starting early June 22 and continuing through 6:00 AM EDT on Monday, June 23.
A Flood Watch means that conditions are favorable for flooding to develop. Residents should monitor local forecasts closely and be ready to take action if a Flood Warning is issued.
Authorities urge people to avoid low-lying areas and never attempt to drive through flooded roadways. Remember the safety message: turn around, don’t drown.
Stay tuned to TV Delmarva for the latest updates on this weather situation as conditions develop.
Accomack County is reminding residents that all Convenience Centers will be closed on Independence Day, July 4th, as well as on every future county holiday throughout the year.
The full list of holidays when Convenience Centers will remain closed includes New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving.
Residents are encouraged to plan their waste disposal trips around these closures to avoid arriving at a shuttered facility.
Motorists traveling southbound on Route 1 should plan for lane restrictions overnight as construction crews work in the area.
Two left lanes are currently closed along southbound Route 1 between the US-13 overpass and Kirkwood St. Georges Road. The lane closures are expected to remain in place until 3:00 AM.
Drivers in the area are advised to use caution, allow extra travel time, or consider an alternate route until the construction work is completed and lanes reopen.
Travelers on Route 1 northbound should expect slowdowns between Exit 114 and Exit 119, where congestion is causing delays of roughly 5 to 10 minutes.
The backup has been reported along that stretch of roadway, and drivers in the area may want to allow extra time or consider alternate routes if possible.
No additional details about the cause of the congestion were immediately available. Motorists are encouraged to stay alert and check for updated traffic conditions before heading out.
Motorists traveling eastbound on Churchmans Road near the Route 1 overpass are being asked to use caution following a crash that has shut down the right shoulder in that area.
The incident has prompted a lane restriction, with the right shoulder currently closed to traffic. Drivers heading through that corridor should allow extra travel time and remain alert for emergency personnel and equipment that may be present along the roadside.
No further details regarding the nature of the crash or any injuries have been made available at this time. Travelers are encouraged to consider alternate routes if possible until the area is cleared.
Northbound travelers on Interstate 95 in Delaware should expect some extra time behind the wheel as congestion is building between DE Route 273 and Exit 5A.
According to traffic reports, the backup is currently causing delays in the range of 5 to 10 minutes along that corridor.
Drivers are encouraged to allow for additional travel time or look for alternate routes to avoid the slowdown.
Travelers on Route 1 southbound are facing congestion between Delaware Route 24 and Exit 1A, according to traffic reports.
The backup is causing delays of approximately 5 to 10 minutes for drivers passing through that corridor. Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time or consider alternate routes if possible.
Scorching temperatures, drought, and gusty winds combined to spark a series of wildfires across the Western United States on Sunday, including a major uncontained fire in Utah that forced an entire town to evacuate.
The Iron Fire, burning in Utah’s Juab County, was first spotted on Saturday and had burned through 34 square miles (87 square kilometers) by Sunday. Located roughly 70 miles (113 kilometers) southwest of Salt Lake City, the fire triggered the evacuation of Eureka — a town of about 1,000 residents — as well as people living at a nearby ranch.
No homes were destroyed, and UTAH Fire Info, a multiagency operation, reported on X that firefighters carried out a successful backburn operation to help shield the town from the advancing flames.
Kelly Wickens, a fire prevention specialist with the Utah Division of Forestry Fire and State Lands, cautioned that the fire continued to grow under drought conditions. Wickens noted the fire was human-caused and that an investigation is ongoing.
Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox made a visit to Eureka on Sunday. “We knew that there was going to be extreme fire danger, and sure enough we had multiple fires,” Cox said.
The Iron Fire was just one of six separate fires burning across Utah at various stages of containment.
Just across the border in Colorado, the southwestern corner of the state faced a red flag warning from the National Weather Service through Monday, driven by high winds and low humidity levels.
Near Sedona, Arizona, a wildfire broke out over the weekend and burned approximately 300 acres (120 hectares) of steep, rugged land near Oak Creek Canyon. The fire remained fully uncontained as of Sunday afternoon, and residents who had evacuated earlier were still not permitted to return to their homes.
A large stretch of the Western U.S., from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Coast, experienced above-average temperatures over the weekend, with even more intense heat expected to arrive early next week. Officials cautioned that the extended stretch of hot, dry, low-humidity weather was significantly raising fire danger across the region.
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, much of Utah is currently experiencing severe to extreme drought conditions, while portions of Arizona and Colorado are also dealing with severe drought.
The dangerous heat has also proven deadly. Three hikers lost their lives in two separate incidents at the Grand Canyon last week due to extreme temperatures. Temperatures were forecast to keep climbing across the Southwest on Sunday, with Carlsbad, New Mexico expected to reach as high as 108 degrees Fahrenheit (42.2 degrees Celsius).
On the other side of the country, a brush fire in Miami-Dade County, Florida tore through 2,000 acres (800 hectares) on Saturday.
If you are heading southbound on Interstate 295, be prepared for a slowdown. Traffic congestion between Delaware Route 9 and Exit 5A is adding roughly 10 to 15 minutes to travel times in that corridor.
Drivers are encouraged to allow extra time or consider alternative routes until conditions improve. No additional details about the cause of the congestion were immediately available.
Delaware State Police have secured an arrest warrant for Angel Morales-Ortiz, 36, of Georgetown, Delaware, after a chaotic series of hit-and-run crashes in Seaford left a young driver with serious injuries Friday evening.
The incidents unfolded on June 19, 2026, beginning around 7:30 p.m., when troopers were called to the area of Old Furnace Road near Middleford Road after reports of a hit-and-run. Investigators determined that a Jeep Comanche was heading north on Middleford Road and turning right onto Old Furnace Road when it drifted into the oncoming lane and struck a Ford F-150 that was stopped at the intersection. After that collision, the Jeep sped away eastbound, committing multiple traffic violations along the way.
The Jeep’s erratic journey continued when it reached Coverdale Road, where the driver reversed into the front of a Toyota Camry. Rather than stopping, the Jeep maneuvered around vehicles that had halted in traffic and kept moving east on Old Furnace Road.
The situation turned far more serious near Cokesbury Road, where the Jeep crossed into the westbound lane and struck a Ford Fusion in a head-on crash.
The Ford Fusion’s driver — a 20-year-old man from Seaford — was transported to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the Toyota Camry, a 25-year-old woman from Bishopville, Maryland, along with her passengers, escaped without injury. The 33-year-old Milford man behind the wheel of the Ford F-150, as well as his passenger, were also uninjured.
When troopers caught up with the Jeep’s driver, they identified him as Morales-Ortiz and observed clear signs that he was impaired. He was airlifted by the Delaware State Police Aviation Section to a hospital, where he was treated for serious injuries.
A search of the Jeep turned up multiple open containers of alcohol. A records check further revealed that Morales-Ortiz was driving on a suspended license. Investigators obtained and carried out a search warrant to collect a blood sample from him at the hospital.
Once he is discharged from the hospital, Morales-Ortiz will face the following charges:
Delaware State Police are actively investigating a deadly electric bike crash that took place late Saturday morning along Coastal Highway in Rehoboth Beach.
The incident happened on June 20, 2026, around 11:30 a.m. A GMC Sierra 2500 was heading southbound in the left lane of Coastal Highway, just north of Savages Ditch Road. At the same time, a woman riding an e-bike was also traveling southbound within the designated bicycle lane running alongside the roadway.
For reasons that remain under investigation, the e-bike rider left the bicycle lane and moved into the southbound travel lanes, directly into the path of the oncoming GMC. The truck struck both the rider and her bike.
The e-bike rider — a 66-year-old woman from Potomac, Maryland — was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. Authorities are withholding her name until her next of kin have been notified.
The driver of the GMC, a 64-year-old man from Perryville, Maryland, was uninjured in the collision.
Coastal Highway was closed for approximately two hours as troopers worked to investigate and clear the scene.
The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing its investigation into this crash. Anyone who witnessed the incident is urged to reach out to Sergeant A. Mitchell at (302) 703-3269. Tips can also be submitted through a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Anyone who has been impacted by a violent crime or the sudden loss of a loved one can reach the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and Delaware Victim Center around the clock by calling 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461), or by emailing [email protected].
Delaware State Police have arrested a 23-year-old New Jersey man in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash in Townsend that claimed the lives of two teenage pedestrians in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 20, 2026.
According to investigators, at around 1:10 a.m., a 17-year-old boy and a 17-year-old girl — both from Townsend — were walking an electric bike in or near the left lane of southbound Dupont Parkway, south of Denny Lynn Drive. A Nissan Altima traveling southbound on the same roadway struck both of them. The driver briefly stopped after the collision, then drove away, continuing southbound.
Troopers later spotted the Nissan heading south on Dupont Parkway near Paddock Road in Smyrna and pulled the vehicle over. The driver was identified as Nizaiah Ellis, of Newfield, New Jersey. Officers noted damage to the vehicle consistent with the crash. Ellis was taken into custody without incident and transported to Troop 9, where the investigation confirmed the Nissan was the vehicle involved.
Both teenage victims were pronounced dead at the scene. Their names are being withheld pending notification of their families.
The stretch of roadway where the crash occurred was shut down for roughly four hours while troopers investigated and cleared the scene.
Ellis was charged with two felony counts of Leaving the Scene of a Collision Resulting in Death, as well as Failure to Report a Collision Resulting in Death. He was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court and held at the Delaware Department of Correction on a $12,050 secured bond.
The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing its investigation. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has video footage is asked to contact Corporal K. Oakes at (302) 365-8483. Tips can also be submitted through a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or by reaching out to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Victims, witnesses, or anyone who has lost a loved one to a sudden death and needs support can contact the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and Delaware Victim Center around the clock via their toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461), or by emailing [email protected].
A powerful heatwave descended on large portions of Europe Sunday, pushing temperatures close to 40 degrees Celsius — about 104 degrees Fahrenheit — and setting off a cascade of warnings, travel disruptions, and concerns for both people and animals.
The dangerous heat arrived on June 21, the summer solstice and the traditional start of the year’s three hottest months in the northern hemisphere. The timing raised alarms that extreme conditions could set in early and linger.
Italy had already endured several consecutive days of temperatures above 35C, prompting authorities to declare a red alert for June 21 in eight cities, among them Bologna, Florence, Milan, and Turin.
In Rome, crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square to hear the Pope deliver his customary Sunday prayer from a window of the Apostolic Palace. Many pilgrims shielded themselves from the intense sun using parasols and umbrellas.
The source of the heat is a massive surge of hot air pushing northward from the Sahara Desert, driven by a powerful high-pressure system referred to as the “African anticyclone.” Weather experts say this system is forming what’s known as a “heat dome,” which traps hot air over western and central Europe and causes temperatures to climb higher with each passing day.
In Madrid, both locals and visitors found ways to cope at the city’s well-known El Rastro flea market, fanning themselves and reaching for cold drinks. “I’m dressed all in white because it’s so hot, and I’m carrying my little electric fan everywhere I go,” said Haily San Cesario, a 22-year-old engineer from Miami.
Spain’s national weather agency, AEMET, placed red and orange alerts across multiple regions, warning that temperatures could hit 39 to 40 degrees Celsius across broad stretches of the Iberian Peninsula and Mallorca. Officials said the heatwave was expected to continue at least through the middle of the week.
The extreme temperatures have also begun causing problems for transportation. At Paris’s Gare Montparnasse station, SNCF chief Jean Castex told reporters the rail network was “strongly impacted” by the heat, which poses a risk of damaging overhead power lines and causing train tracks to expand and warp. He said 3,500 workers had already been deployed to monitor the network, with an additional 2,000 standing by for emergency repairs. He also urged travelers with health vulnerabilities to postpone their trips. The rail operator has scrapped 71 intercity trains through Monday on major routes.
Germany has also been feeling the heat, with temperatures reaching as high as 38C. The country’s DWD weather service issued warnings of severe thunderstorms in eastern parts of the country, including Berlin, where heavy downpours disrupted the outdoor Fete de la Musique festival. Organizers were forced to clear the grounds of the Berlin Open tennis tournament as rain and strong winds moved in, delaying the women’s singles final between Jessica Pegula of the United States and Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic.
Wildlife is suffering as well. A rescue center near the Belgian city of Namur reported taking in roughly 150 heat-stressed animals over recent days, with young birds bearing the brunt of the crisis. “Nestlings prefer to jump rather than let themselves die and literally cook in their nests,” said CREAVES founder Romain De Jaegere, who noted that animal rescue centers throughout Belgium were being overwhelmed with cases.
Scientists say this kind of extreme heat is becoming more common across Europe, with climate change driving heatwaves to occur more often and with greater intensity.
MADRID — Visitors and residents in Madrid found themselves battling sweltering conditions on Sunday as Spain’s first official heatwave of 2026 took hold, with thermometers climbing as high as 40 degrees Celsius — that’s 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Authorities issued warnings about overexposure to the sun and flagged a heightened risk of wildfires across the country.
Among those feeling the heat was Haily San Cesario, a 22-year-old engineer from Miami who was visiting Madrid’s El Rastro flea market. “I’m dressed all in white because it’s so hot, and I’m carrying my little electric fan everywhere I go,” she said.
Spain’s state weather agency, Aemet, reported that 13 of the country’s 17 regions are under an orange heat alert on Sunday. The Basque Country in the northwest is facing an even more serious red alert — the highest warning level available. Forecasters say the heatwave is expected to last through Thursday.
Another market-goer, Madrid resident Ana Garces, a 49-year-old social educator, summed up the conditions simply: “The heat really is exhausting.”
The scorching temperatures are not limited to Spain. The head of SNCF, the French state-owned railway operator, urged vulnerable individuals on Sunday to avoid train travel during the heatwave. The extreme heat had already triggered a partial alcohol ban in France on Saturday, prompted nationwide warnings in Germany, and led to the closure of a soccer fan zone in Spain.
Health officials are particularly concerned about the impact of the intense heat on elderly populations and other vulnerable groups.
A construction project is causing an intermittent lane closure on Star Road between Neptune Drive and Cox Road, according to transportation officials.
The lane restriction is expected to remain in place until 6 PM, potentially causing slowdowns for drivers traveling through the affected stretch of roadway.
Motorists are encouraged to allow extra travel time or consider using alternate routes to avoid delays in the construction zone.
Motorists traveling southbound on Sussex Highway, also known as Route 13, are being advised of a lane restriction currently affecting traffic in the area.
A right lane closure is in place between Cart Branch Circle and Market Street due to ongoing construction activity. The closure is expected to remain active until 3:00 PM.
Drivers in the area are encouraged to allow extra travel time or consider alternate routes to avoid potential delays.
Construction work is causing intermittent lane closures on Vance Neck Road between Bayview Road and Marathon Drive, with restrictions expected to remain in place until 7 p.m.
Drivers traveling through this corridor should anticipate possible delays and consider using alternate routes to avoid the construction zone. The closures are described as intermittent, meaning traffic may be periodically stopped or reduced to a single lane as work continues.
No additional details about the nature of the construction project were immediately available. Motorists are encouraged to allow extra travel time if their route takes them through this area before the work wraps up this evening.
A mobile work operation is currently underway on Pine Tree Road (Road 217) in Delaware, and drivers should plan accordingly.
The work zone is located between Bryants Corner Road (Road 103) and Westville Road (Road 208), with crews expected to remain in the area until 1 PM.
Drivers traveling through this stretch of road are urged to slow down, stay alert, and watch for workers and equipment that may be moving along the roadway.
A collision has resulted in the closure of the left lane on West Newport Pike at Cypress Avenue, according to traffic officials.
Motorists traveling through that stretch of roadway should be prepared for slowdowns as crews work in the area. Drivers are encouraged to use caution or seek an alternate route to avoid potential delays.
No further details regarding the crash have been made available at this time. TV Delmarva will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Travelers heading northbound on South DuPont Highway (US Route 13) are facing lane restrictions near Frenchtown Road (Delaware Route 273) following a crash.
Two right lanes on the northbound side have been closed as a result of the incident. Motorists in the area should anticipate slowdowns and consider using alternate routes until the roadway is cleared.
No additional details about the crash were immediately available. Drivers are urged to use caution when approaching the area.
PARIS (AP) — As a dangerous heat wave tightens its grip on parts of Europe, France is mobilizing emergency services and military units for wildfire response, placing limits on public alcohol consumption, and scrapping certain outdoor sporting events in an effort to protect residents.
Roughly one-third of France is under the highest heat alert issued by the national weather service this Sunday, with temperatures expected to climb as high as 40 degrees Celsius — that’s 104 degrees Fahrenheit — in certain regions. Air conditioning remains uncommon throughout much of the country, making the situation especially dangerous. Forecasters say Monday could be even more brutal.
In Paris, iconic landmarks including the Eiffel Tower set up misting stations to help cool down visitors, part of a broad package of protective measures rolled out by both national and local government officials.
The World Health Organization’s Europe office reported this month that more than 200,000 people across the continent died from heat-related causes over the past four years — and the majority of those deaths could have been prevented. Health officials are warning that above-average temperatures expected throughout this summer can lead to heat exhaustion and potentially fatal heat stroke. The WHO’s Europe office is urging governments and institutions to activate heat response plans, such as establishing cooling centers and giving workers flexible schedules to avoid being outside during the hottest midday hours.
One major concern for French authorities is the country’s annual Music Day celebration, which falls on Sunday. The nationwide summer solstice tradition features thousands of concerts in town squares, clubs, and rave venues, drawing communities together and attracting a growing number of international visitors. The government directed event organizers to scale back alcohol availability in order to “preserve emergency services and allow medics to concentrate on taking care of the most vulnerable.”
Officials are especially worried about people living on the streets in the scorching heat, as well as elderly residents in nursing homes or those who are isolated at home. France experienced a devastating wake-up call in 2003 when a heat wave claimed the lives of approximately 15,000 older people.
On Saturday, the government announced heightened wildfire preparedness and ordered closer monitoring of water supplies at France’s numerous nuclear power plants.
While school closures are being treated as a last resort, the government indicated that end-of-year exams currently scheduled for afternoons may be pushed to the following morning or restructured to reduce heat exposure for students.
Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu held an emergency heat crisis meeting on Saturday and planned to convene another one Sunday, responding to what the national weather service described as a “widespread, long-lasting and intense” heat event. Lecornu has also directed government ministers to develop long-term strategies for helping France adapt to future heat waves — including, he said, “via air conditioning, if necessary.”
Delaware State Police have released the name of the man who lost his life in a three-vehicle crash that occurred Friday morning in Georgetown. The victim has been identified as 52-year-old Jon Jefferson, a resident of Lincoln, Delaware.
The State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing its investigation into the deadly wreck. Troopers are urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash to reach out to Master Corporal R. Albert at (302) 703-3266. Tips can also be submitted by sending a private message to the Delaware State Police on Facebook, or by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Anyone who has been affected by a violent crime or has suffered the sudden loss of a loved one can reach out to the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and the Delaware Victim Center. Support and resources are available around the clock through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). Those in need may also send an email to [email protected].
Visitors heading to Grand Canyon National Park are being put on notice about dangerous heat conditions expected to return early next week, following a string of heat-related deaths on the park’s inner canyon trails.
The U.S. National Weather Service has placed an extreme heat watch in effect from midday Monday through Tuesday for the Grand Canyon area. At Phantom Ranch — located at the canyon’s lower elevation — temperatures could hit 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius) or higher.
The U.S. National Park Service issued a warning this week urging hikers to stay off the trails during the hottest part of the day, calling it a “strongly advised” precaution following what officials described as a “recent influx of heat-related incidents.”
Two of those incidents turned fatal on June 16, when two hikers — ages 67 and 68 — were discovered dead on the North Kaibab Trail. The National Park Service describes that route as the most demanding of the major inner canyon trails. Officials believe both hikers succumbed to heat-related illness.
A third fatality occurred on June 12, when a 72-year-old hiker died along the South Kaibab Trail after becoming sick from the heat, according to the National Park Service.
Park and weather officials warn that the canyon’s conditions can be misleading to visitors. Temperatures along the rim are typically 20 to 25 degrees Fahrenheit cooler than what hikers will encounter once they reach the bottom — a difference that can catch people off guard.
“It’s just a hot place at the bottom of the Grand Canyon,” said Justin Johndrow, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service office in Flagstaff, Arizona. He noted that the region is approaching its hottest stretch of the year, with relief not expected until monsoon rains arrive later in the summer.
While hiking downhill at the start of a trail may feel manageable, the return trip involves climbing thousands of feet in elevation while facing far more intense heat. That combination can cause heat illness to set in before hikers realize it.
“That’s very strenuous even on a mild day,” Johndrow said of the climb back to the rim. “Throw in temperatures of 105 to 110 degrees and that causes some pretty bad problems.”
The dangerous heat is not limited to the Grand Canyon. Much of the western United States, from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Coast, experienced above-average temperatures Saturday and is bracing for even hotter weather heading into next week. Officials also cautioned that the prolonged heat and low humidity are raising wildfire risks across the region.
Roughly 90 miles south of the Grand Canyon, Oak Creek Canyon near Sedona, Arizona, saw residents and visitors evacuated late Friday as a wildfire burned hundreds of acres just north of the city. At least a dozen agencies responded to the blaze, according to the city’s fire department. The U.S. Forest Service ordered evacuations in the area, and approximately 30 miles of a nearby state highway was shut down in both directions.
Northbound travel on Delaware Route 1 at Mall Road has been brought to a halt following a crash, according to Delaware Department of Transportation officials.
The closure is currently in effect, and motorists traveling in the area are advised to plan for significant delays. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes until the roadway is cleared and reopened.
No additional details regarding the nature of the crash or a timeline for reopening have been provided at this time. TV Delmarva will continue to monitor this developing situation and provide updates as they become available.
Delaware State Police have taken a 15-year-old Wilmington boy into custody in connection with an armed robbery that was arranged through the social media platform TikTok.
The incident took place on May 29, 2026, at around 5:00 p.m., when troopers were called to the back of a business in the 3800 block of Kirkwood Highway after a robbery was reported. Investigators determined that the victim had connected with the suspect on TikTok, and the two made plans to meet on Maryland Avenue in Wilmington to ride electric bikes together.
After meeting up, the pair rode around the area for a while before the suspect steered the victim to the rear of a business on Kirkwood Highway, claiming they were going there to film videos. Once they were out of sight, a second suspect — wearing a mask — appeared, pulled out a handgun, and demanded the victim hand over his electric bike. The victim gave up the bike, and both suspects fled. The victim was not physically harmed.
The Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit took charge of the case. Through their investigation, detectives identified the 15-year-old as the armed suspect and secured a search warrant for his home in the unit block of Courtyard Lane in Wilmington.
On June 18, 2026, detectives — with help from the Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team — carried out the search warrant and took the teenager into custody without any issues.
The teen was transported to Troop 2, where he was formally charged with the following offenses: Robbery First Degree (Felony), Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony (Felony), and Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony). He was arraigned through the New Castle County Family Court and placed in the custody of the Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families on a $5,000 secured bond.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the robbery or has information related to the case is asked to reach out to Detective M. Conway at (302) 365-8411. Tips can also be submitted through a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Anyone who has been a victim or witness of a crime, or who has lost a loved one to a sudden death and needs support, can contact the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and Delaware Victim Center around the clock at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also reach the Victim Services Unit by email at [email protected].
Route 1 southbound is closed at New Road following a crash, according to Delaware Department of Transportation officials.
Motorists traveling in the area are advised to avoid the affected stretch of roadway and plan for alternate routes until the road is reopened. The closure is in effect while crews work to address the situation.
No further details regarding the crash have been made available at this time. Drivers should remain alert to changing traffic conditions and allow for extra travel time.
Willow Grove Road is currently closed to traffic between Cochran Lane and South Street as police activity is underway in the area.
Authorities have not released details about the nature of the incident prompting the closure. Drivers are advised to avoid the affected stretch of road and plan for alternate routes until further notice.
TV Delmarva will continue to monitor this developing situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Porter Road between Benjamin Boulevard and Woodside Lane is currently shut down due to ongoing police activity, according to transportation officials.
Motorists traveling through the area are urged to find alternate routes and avoid the affected stretch of road until further notice. The closure remains in effect as authorities address the situation on the ground.
No additional information regarding the nature of the police activity has been made available at this time. TV Delmarva will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more details become known.
Travelers in the area should be aware that Old Beach Road southbound is currently closed at Bowers Beach Road.
No further details regarding the cause of the closure or an estimated time of reopening have been released at this time.
Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes and allow extra time when traveling in the affected area until the road reopens.
A Gold Alert that had been issued for Daniel Battinieri has officially been canceled after he was found safe.
Authorities confirmed that Battinieri has been located, bringing the alert to a close.
Travelers on Delaware Route 24 should expect slower-than-normal travel conditions between DE-17 and Route 1.
According to Delaware transportation officials, congestion along that stretch is currently causing delays of approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
Drivers heading through that corridor are encouraged to allow extra time or consider an alternate route until conditions improve.
Travelers on Route 1 southbound should expect a frustrating commute between Delaware Route 9 and the Rehoboth Avenue Extension, where congestion is causing delays of 20 to 30 minutes, according to Delaware’s transportation authority.
The backup is the result of heavy traffic volume in the corridor. No specific incident or crash has been cited as the cause — the slowdown appears to be congestion-related.
Drivers in the area are encouraged to allow extra travel time or consider alternative routes to avoid the delay. Updates on current road conditions can be found through DelDOT’s traffic information resources.
A portion of VanDyke Greenspring Road is currently shut down following an incident involving a fallen tree and downed wires.
The closure spans the section of roadway between Caldwell Corner Road and VanDyke Maryland Line Road. Authorities have blocked off the area while crews work to address the hazardous conditions.
Motorists traveling in the area should plan for delays and find an alternate route until the road is cleared and deemed safe to reopen. No estimated reopening time has been provided at this time.
The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit, known as SOAR, has put out public notifications concerning both wanted and homeless sex offenders currently in the community.
Wanted Sex Offenders
SOAR is actively searching for four individuals who have failed to register or re-register their current addresses as required by law. Those individuals are Charles Fulton, Christopher Gartner Hunter, Troy Sanders, and Michael Viscount.
Anyone who knows the whereabouts of these individuals is asked to call (302) 739-5882. Tips can also be submitted through Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333. Please note that those pictured represent only a portion of all currently wanted sex offenders. The full list is available on the Delaware Sex Offender Registry website.
Homeless Sex Offenders
SOAR has also issued notifications for five sex offenders who are currently without a fixed residence. These individuals — Keith Baynard, Nikolai Ibach, Jose Rodriguez, Kameron Shepherd, and William Smith Jr. — are not wanted for any registration violation at this time.
If anyone has information suggesting that any of these individuals are living at a residence, please contact SOAR at (302) 739-5882 or reach out to Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333. Those listed represent only a portion of the homeless sex offenders currently on record. The complete list can be found on the Delaware Sex Offender Registry website.
Drivers heading westbound on Delaware Route 4 just past Boxwood Road are facing a lane restriction that is expected to remain in place until 12:30.
The right lane in the westbound direction is currently closed at that location. No additional details about the cause of the closure were provided.
Drivers in the area should allow extra travel time or consider using an alternate route until the lane reopens.
WASHINGTON — A pointed question is echoing through the halls of the U.S. Capitol in the aftermath of the conflict with Iran: Was it worth it?
Congress, which neither formally authorized the war nor mounted a successful effort to stop it, is now confronting the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s nearly four-month military campaign — the human toll, the enormous financial cost, and the shifting security landscape across the Middle East.
When asked about the agreement Trump reached to bring the fighting to a close, senators didn’t mince words.
Delaware Senator Chris Coons, a Democrat who sits on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, offered a blunt assessment: “Pathetic. Failure. Inevitable conclusion of a combination of never making the case to the American people, flawed strategic vision, lack of grasp of the regional dynamics.” He added, “How many ways, can I say, bad, bad, bad?”
But not everyone on Capitol Hill shares that view. Republican Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, a former chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, argued that the president’s actions have made the country more secure. “We are safer today,” Johnson said, acknowledging that critics exist but pushing back: “You can criticize — Oh, he didn’t totally win. Well, that was always going to be very difficult.”
With Trump now turning his attention to what comes next, Congress is left to handle the fallout — explaining the conflict to voters, replenishing a military arsenal depleted by months of bombing campaigns, and working to ensure a fragile ceasefire remains intact as the U.S. pursues an end to Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Capitol Hill this past week as lawmakers debate Pentagon funding as part of a larger Republican budget proposal. The White House has requested a staggering $1.5 trillion for the Defense Department this year, layered on top of additional military funding included in the Trump administration’s tax cuts package from last year.
Republicans are weighing a substantial increase of more than $350 billion for Hegseth — an amount in line with the White House’s budget request — which the GOP could potentially pass through the reconciliation process, bypassing Democratic opposition.
Meanwhile, senators are pushing for oversight measures, including a provision that would withhold a portion of Hegseth’s travel budget until the Pentagon submits a series of required reports. Among those reports is one addressing an investigation into a U.S. airstrike on an elementary school in Iran that killed more than 165 people — a deeply controversial moment at the war’s outset. Officials have acknowledged that the U.S. was likely responsible for the strike and that it was carried out based on flawed intelligence.
Lawmakers are still absorbing the rapid sequence of events that followed Trump signing a memorandum of understanding with Iran and launching a 60-day window for negotiations aimed at dismantling Tehran’s nuclear program.
“I understand the president’s trying to find a peaceful solution to this,” said Senator Mike Rounds, a Republican from South Dakota who serves on the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence committees. “I commend him for that. But we’ve got a lot of questions.”
One aspect of the tentative agreement drawing particular scrutiny is a provision that would establish a potential $300 billion fund for the “reconstruction and economic development” of Iran. For many skeptical Republicans, that figure draws uncomfortable comparisons to the Obama-era Iran nuclear deal, which involved a far smaller sum — roughly $1.7 billion total — that Trump has long mischaracterized in exaggerated terms on the campaign trail and beyond.
“The only concerns I have are the money and the conditions,” said Senator Thom Tillis, a Republican from North Carolina. “If we send a trainload, a shipload, it’s gonna age as well as that,” he added.
Throughout the conflict, Congress repeatedly attempted and failed to invoke the War Powers Act to halt U.S. military operations. The House eventually passed a war powers resolution — with a small number of Republicans crossing party lines to support it — seeking to force an end to the fighting. The Senate voted nine times on similar measures, including as recently as this past week, but never secured the majority required to succeed. At the same time, lawmakers never passed a formal authorization for the use of military force, as has been done in prior conflicts including the Iraq War.
Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said in a statement that while she is relieved the conflict has ended, the country must face some hard truths. “I’m glad that the conflict has finally ended and hope the ceasefire holds,” she said. Shaheen argued that none of the president’s stated objectives were met and that Iran walked away with meaningful concessions. “The American people are paying the price with higher costs in every aspect of life and tens of billions in tax dollars spent,” she said.
Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska said she struggles to identify what strategic advantage the U.S. gained through the war. “You want to be able to give the benefit of the doubt,” she said, but added: “I think we’re in a place where there is a deal that has been signed, but it doesn’t appear to me that it puts us in that much of a different position than prior to the beginning of the war.”
A brutal heatwave is bearing down on much of Europe, forcing emergency government action in France, near-nationwide weather alerts in Germany, and turning everyday life upside down for residents and tourists in Italy as temperatures inch toward historic highs.
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu was scheduled to chair a crisis meeting Saturday after the country’s national weather agency, Meteo France, warned the scorching conditions would linger into next week. Officials described the event as comparable to the severe heat episodes Europe experienced in 2003 and 2019.
By Sunday, forecasters were predicting temperatures between 39 and 40 degrees Celsius stretching from southwestern France through the Paris region and into Burgundy, with isolated areas possibly topping 41 degrees. The heat is expected to reach its worst on Monday, potentially tying all-time records.
Germany was also in the grip of the heat, with temperatures approaching 38 degrees Celsius and near-nationwide alerts in effect. The DWD weather service warned that a dangerous combination of heat and humidity could also set off powerful thunderstorms.
In Italy, the sweltering conditions were reshaping daily routines and making tourism a physical challenge. Outside Rome’s Colosseum, visitors stood in long lines under a relentless sun, turning a sightseeing trip into a test of endurance. Some found a bit of relief in the cooler underground spaces beneath the partially buried remains of the Temple of Claudius.
In the northern city of Bologna — one of the hottest cities on the Italian peninsula — people splashed water on their faces at the historic 16th-century Fountain of Neptune and took shelter under the shade of the city’s signature porticoes.
Meanwhile, residents of Warsaw, Poland, flocked to popular spots along the Vistula River in search of some escape from the heat.
Climate scientists have long warned that global warming is making heatwaves more common and more intense across Europe, raising the risk of health crises and economic disruption each summer.
In Paris, city officials moved to help residents cope, with Deputy Mayor Emmanuel Gregoire ordering all parks to stay open 24 hours a day.
The financial impact of extreme heat is also drawing scrutiny. Bank of France Governor Emmanuel Moulin described the short-term effects on economic growth as “somewhat ambiguous,” pointing to both lower worker productivity and higher energy consumption. However, he cautioned that over the longer term, heatwaves put a real drag on economic activity.
Interstate 95 southbound is currently closed at Exit 5A following a crash, according to traffic incident information from Delaware transportation officials.
Motorists traveling southbound on I-95 in the area should expect delays and are advised to use alternate routes until the roadway is cleared and reopened.
No additional details regarding injuries, the number of vehicles involved, or an estimated time for the highway to reopen have been made available at this time. Drivers should monitor traffic conditions closely and allow extra travel time.
A crash on Interstate 95 southbound has resulted in the closure of the two right lanes at the Delaware Avenue overpass, according to transportation officials.
Motorists traveling southbound on I-95 in that area should be prepared for slowdowns and potential backups as emergency personnel respond to the scene.
Drivers are encouraged to allow extra travel time or seek alternate routes until the lanes are reopened and the scene is cleared.
Shawnee Road is currently closed in both directions as a result of a crash, according to traffic officials.
The closure affects the stretch of Shawnee Road between Connecting Road and U.S. Route 113. Travelers in the area are advised to seek alternate routes until the road reopens.
No further details regarding the crash have been made available at this time. Drivers should use caution and allow for extra travel time in the affected area.
U.S. Route 13 is closed in both directions at Pine Tree Road due to a crash, according to traffic officials.
Motorists traveling through the area are advised to avoid the roadway and find an alternate route until the road is reopened. No additional information about the crash has been made available at this time.
Drivers should use caution and stay alert for updates as conditions change.
An emergency road closure is currently in place on Woodland Road, blocking all traffic between Lonesome Road and Woodland Ferry Road.
The closure is described as a full road closure, meaning no vehicles are able to pass through the affected stretch at this time. Authorities have not released details regarding the cause of the emergency closure.
Motorists traveling in the area are urged to plan ahead and use alternate routes to avoid delays. Drivers should use caution near the closure zone and follow any posted detour signs.
Updates on when the road is expected to reopen have not yet been announced. TV Delmarva will provide more information as it becomes available.
Travelers heading northbound on I-95 near the Maryland state line should be aware of a litter crew operating in the area.
According to traffic officials, the crew is expected to remain on site until 4 p.m. Drivers are urged to slow down and stay alert when passing through the work zone.
New Castle County Division of Police have put out a Gold Alert for Dana Parker, a 40-year-old man from Wilmington, Delaware.
Parker was last seen leaving his residence located in the 100 block of Governor House Circle at around 6:00 a.m. on Friday, June 19, 2026.
He is described as a Black male standing approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact authorities immediately.
The New Castle County Division of Police is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Bear man through a Gold Alert issued Friday.
Daniel Battinieri, 29, was last seen departing his home in the unit block of Croyden Court at around 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 19, 2026. Battinieri is described as a white male standing approximately 5 feet, 1 inch tall.
Anyone with information on Battinieri’s whereabouts is urged to contact New Castle County police as soon as possible.
Southbound travelers on Wrangle Hill Road are facing a temporary lane restriction due to ongoing construction work in the area.
The right lane between Wilson Boulevard and McCoy Road is currently closed, with the restriction expected to remain in place until 1:00 PM.
Drivers in the area are encouraged to allow extra travel time or consider using an alternate route to avoid potential delays.
Drivers heading southbound on Wrangle Hill Road should be aware of an active lane restriction currently in place due to construction activity in the area.
The right lane on Wrangle Hill Road southbound, between Wilson Boulevard and McCoy Road, is closed. The closure is expected to remain in effect until 1:00 PM.
Motorists traveling through this stretch are advised to allow extra travel time or consider using an alternate route to avoid potential delays.
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal three-vehicle crash that took place Friday morning in the Georgetown area.
At around 7:20 a.m. on June 19, 2026, a Chevrolet Silverado was heading east on Old Furnace Road, west of Rementer Road. Traveling in the opposite direction on the same road were a Toyota Sienna and a Nissan Rogue following behind it. For reasons still under investigation, the Chevrolet drifted across the center lane markings and struck the side of the Toyota. The Chevrolet then continued moving east before colliding head-on with the front of the Nissan.
The man behind the wheel of the Chevrolet, a 52-year-old resident of Lincoln, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is being withheld until his next of kin can be reached.
The driver of the Toyota, a 50-year-old woman from Georgetown, was transported to a nearby hospital. Her injuries are not considered life-threatening.
The Nissan’s driver, a 33-year-old man from Seaford, sustained serious injuries and was airlifted by the Delaware State Police Aviation Section to an area hospital for treatment.
Old Furnace Road remained closed for roughly four hours while troopers processed and cleared the crash scene.
The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing its investigation into the cause of the crash. Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to reach out to Master Corporal R. Albert at (302) 703-3266. Tips can also be submitted through a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Anyone who has been affected by a crime or the sudden loss of a loved one can contact the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and the Delaware Victim Center around the clock. Their toll-free hotline is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461), and they can also be reached by email at [email protected].
Drivers traveling southbound on Coastal Highway should expect some extra time behind the wheel this afternoon. A congestion-related delay of five to ten minutes has been reported on the roadway between the Route 1A junction at Rehoboth Beach and the Route 1A junction at Dewey Beach.
No specific incident has been identified as the cause — the slowdown appears to be the result of general traffic congestion along that popular coastal corridor.
Motorists in the area are encouraged to allow additional travel time or look for an alternate route to avoid the backup.
Southbound travelers on Route 1 should expect some extra time behind the wheel this afternoon. DelDOT is reporting a traffic delay between Pole Bridge Road and Delaware Route 299 caused by congestion in the area.
The slowdown is expected to add approximately five to ten minutes to travel times along that stretch of roadway. Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and consider alternate routes to avoid the backup.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has awarded competitive grants to nine communities across the state to help them plan and design solutions for managing flooding and other weather-related challenges.
The selected projects are aimed at reducing risk for vulnerable communities, accounting for shifting environmental conditions in local plans and policies, and developing nature-based approaches to address flooding and erosion.
Money for the grants comes from the state’s Resilience Through Restoration Initiative and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. After operating as a pilot program for eight years, the Resilience Through Restoration Initiative was made permanent through 2026 legislation, securing its role in protecting communities from flooding, erosion, and storm damage.
The following local governments and community partners have been awarded Fiscal Year 2027 grant funding, pending final approval from federal partners:
The Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County will design a living shoreline in Crownsville to protect a nearby tidal marsh and flood-prone River Road while also preserving and improving bird habitat.
The Reverend Samuel Green Sr. Foundation will design a living shoreline in Annapolis along Martins Cove to protect existing and planned trails that reconnect two historically significant African American communities.
Cecil County will launch a public outreach effort focused on flooding, which includes educating property owners, boosting flood reporting through MyCoast Maryland, and collecting data needed to earn credits under the National Flood Insurance Program’s Community Rating System.
Dorchester County will design a living shoreline to protect nearby wetlands and maintain access to a county marina and public boat ramp on Elliott Island.
The City of Havre de Grace will design a submerged gravel wetland and an offline wetland along Lilly Run to reduce nuisance stormwater overflow and flooding in the area.
Howard County will design a stormwater detention pond retrofit featuring bioswales and the removal of a concrete channel at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Old Ellicott City, reducing flood risk from storm system overflows.
The City of Hyattsville will design innovative green infrastructure stormwater practices along Kennedy Street to cut down on neighborhood flooding and test hybrid approaches to localized flood mitigation.
The Town of Berwyn Heights will develop a flood preparedness and mitigation plan addressing vulnerable properties, critical assets, and infrastructure, while recommending green infrastructure solutions and laying out a framework for future investments.
The City of Crisfield will design a tidal wetland restoration project in southern Crisfield to reduce tidal and stormwater flooding along South Somerset Avenue and Woodson School Road.
Starting in mid-July, the Department of Natural Resources will begin accepting applications for the next fiscal year through its online Grants Gateway.
NEWARK, Del. — University of Delaware men’s soccer fans now know what to expect for the 2026 campaign, as head coach Tommy McMenemy announced the full schedule on Friday.
The Fightin’ Blue Hens are set to take the field for 16 total matches during the upcoming season. McMenemy, who is entering his fifth year leading the program, will guide the team through a slate that includes eight home contests at Stuart and Suzanne Grant Stadium.
The University of Delaware softball team has added a new piece to its roster, announcing the arrival of transfer infielder Takyla Davis ahead of the 2027 season.
Davis comes to Newark from Arizona State, where she previously played, and will bring her infield experience to the Blue Hens program.
DURHAM, N.C. — The Intercollegiate Men’s Lacrosse Coaches Association, known as the IMLCA, has honored three Salisbury University men’s lacrosse players with 2026 All-American recognition.
Blake Malamphy, Connor Herraiz, and Riley Strub all earned spots on the All-American list, the organization announced this week.
The Sea Gulls’ success didn’t stop there — six Salisbury players in total were selected to the All-Region 3 team as part of the same round of honors from the IMLCA.
Drivers heading northbound on E. Camden Wyoming Road should be aware of a right shoulder closure currently in effect due to construction activity in the area.
The closure affects the stretch of roadway between S. DuPont Highway, also known as Route 113, and Willow Grove Road. Motorists are advised to use caution while traveling through the work zone.
The right shoulder is expected to remain closed until 3 PM. Drivers are encouraged to allow extra time or consider alternate routes if possible.
Westbound travelers on Seashore Highway, also known as Route 18/404, are encountering a flagging operation near the intersection of Vaughn Road.
The traffic control crew is working in the area and is expected to remain on site until 1:00 PM. Drivers should anticipate potential slowdowns and allow extra travel time when passing through the area.
Motorists are encouraged to stay alert, follow the directions of flaggers on the ground, and consider alternate routes to avoid delays.
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore has appointed Imanol Davila-Morales to lead its men’s volleyball program, the school announced.
Davila-Morales steps into the head coaching role at an exciting moment for the Hawks, taking over a program that has just completed its inaugural season of competition.
In that first year on the court, UMES showed strong promise, posting an overall record of 17 wins and 11 losses. The team also performed well within conference play, going 7-5 in the Northeast Conference (NEC).
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore has announced the hiring of Chelsea Holliday as the program’s new head softball coach.
Holliday steps into the role as the Hawks’ top leader for the softball program, bringing new leadership to the Princess Anne-based university’s athletic department.
Further details about Holliday’s coaching background and her vision for the UMES softball program are expected to be shared by the university in the coming days.
A westbound right lane closure is in effect on Red Mill Road between Mary Ella Drive and Old Red Mill Road due to ongoing construction work.
The closure is expected to remain in place until noon. Drivers traveling in that direction should anticipate potential slowdowns and consider using alternate routes to avoid delays.
No further details about the nature of the construction project were provided. Motorists are encouraged to stay alert and follow any posted signage in the area.
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore has tapped LaMonte Vaughn Jr. to take the helm of its track and field and cross country programs, the school announced.
Vaughn has been chosen to guide both programs at the UMES campus located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The university made the selection official, bringing new leadership to the Hawks athletics department.
No additional details about Vaughn’s background or previous coaching experience were provided in the announcement at this time.
Drivers traveling westbound on Red Mill Road should be aware of an ongoing lane restriction in the area.
The right lane on Red Mill Road between Mary Ella Drive and Old Red Mill Road is currently closed due to construction activity. The closure is expected to remain in effect until 12:00 p.m.
Motorists in the area are encouraged to allow extra travel time or consider using alternate routes until the lane reopens.
