Here's why Delaware is coined 'The First State'
FOX 29's Jenn Lee visits historic New Castle and explores how the State of Delaware came to be known as The First State.
These beaches are closed to swimmers in NJ, Delaware as Hurricane Erin approaches
Several beaches in the Northeast have closed to swimmers for the week as Hurricane Eric begins to travel closer to the U.S.
Delaware among 6 states hit by SNAP call center cyberattack: USDA
A cyberattack that shut down Georgia's SNAP call center is believed to have also impacted six other states, including one in our area.
Former Delaware Governor Mike Castle dies at 86
Former Delaware governor and congressman Mike Castle has died. The Delaware Republican Party announced he died Thursday in Greenville. He was 86.
Police seeking motorcyclist who struck pedestrian, fled scene in Wilmington
Police are asking for the public's help to find a motorcyclist who fled the scene of a hit-and-run collision that left a pedestrian hospitalized.
Street improvements in Newark's busy downtown aim to enhance safety after tragedies
Newark's Main Street in New Castle County is undergoing significant street improvements about a year after the tragic deaths of two University of Delaware students.
Recreational marijuana sales begin in Delaware: Here is what you need to know
Recreational marijuana sales for adults 21 and over officially began in Delaware on Friday, with 12 retail locations with medical marijuana conversion licenses now open to the public.
Legally blind Delaware teen needs your vote for Sports Illustrated Athlete of the Year
Isaiah Bingham, 15, is in the running to be Sports Illustrated's Youth Athlete of the Year. The teen is legally blind, plays football and also has a clothing line!
Jellyfish invasion at Delaware beaches: Visitors urged to stay cautious
The beautiful shores of Lewes Beach are being disrupted by jellyfish! Here's what we know.
Boy, 13, arrested for trying to steal van from school parking lot, punching victim: police
A 13-year-old boy is facing felony charges after police say he tried to steal a van from an elementary school parking lot in New Castle.
Delaware couple left devastated after fire destroys home, kills beloved cats
A Delaware couple is picking up the pieces after losing just about everything in a fire this past week.
Couple loses home in Delaware fire
A Delaware couple is picking up the pieces after losing just about everything in a fire on Wednesday.
Man credits life-saving New Castle County phone call service for rescuing him after a fall
A late night of watching baseball on his porch ended in a terrifying situation for a 94-year-old Newark man when he fell and couldn’t get back up. But, a life-saving program for seniors was able to provide care the man needed.
Newark man thankful for county roll-call program when a fall incapacitated him
Terrifying moments for a man who was left lying on the ground for hours after a fall. But, thanks to a program in New Castle County, he lived to tell his story and share how grateful he is.
Driver of tractor-trailer cab that crashed off Delaware Memorial Bridge identified
A New York City man has been identified as the driver of a tractor-trailer cab that crashed through a concrete barrier and off the Delaware Memorial Bridge.
Group of teen boys arrested for Dunkin' burglary in New Castle County
Four burglary suspects, aged just 13 and 14 years old, are facing several charges after an incident in New Castle County this past week.
Driver, tractor-trailer cab recovered from Delaware River
The body of the male driver of a tractor-trailer cab whose vehicle crossed two lanes of traffic on the Delaware Memorial Bridge, hit a wall and crashed into the Delaware River below has been recovered along with the cab, officials announced.
Driver, tractor-trailer cab recovered from Delaware River, officials announce
The body of the male driver of a tractor-trailer cab whose vehicle crossed two lanes of traffic on the Delaware Memorial Bridge, hit a wall and crashed into the Delaware River below has been recovered along with the cab, officials announced.
Tractor-trailer cab crashes, falls off Delaware Memorial Bridge; recovery efforts underway
Crews are responding to a crash on the Delaware Memorial Bridge that happened early Friday morning where a tractor-trailer cab crashed through the wall and off the side of the bridge into the water below.
Person of interest sought in Delaware trailer park shooting investigation
Police in Delaware are searching for a person of interest who they believe was involved in a shooting Monday morning at a trailer park community.