University of Delaware to require COVID-19 booster shots

The University of Delaware has made COVID-19 booster shots mandatory for students before returning to campus for the spring semester. 

Jury awards $500K to inmate who accused Delaware guard of groping him

A federal court jury has awarded $500,000 in punitive damages to an inmate who accused a Delaware prison guard of sexually assaulting him during a pat down in 2014.

Delaware man accused of beating woman at home in Sussex County

A Delaware man is facing charges after investigators say he slammed a woman's head against a table during a fight Saturday night at a home in Sussex County. 

Teen girl badly hurt in Wilmington shooting, police say

Authorities in New Castle County are investigating a Saturday morning shooting that police say left a teenage girl critically injured. 

Gov. Carney urges vaccination amid rise in COVID cases

Delaware Governor John Carney revived his public COVID briefing Tuesday to urge residents of The First State to get their vaccine and booster shots as cases rise.

Cardboard box of sawdust sparked Delaware house fire that injured adult, 2 kids

Investigators say a cardboard box full of sawdust "spontaneously ignited" on the front porch of a home in New Castle County and sparked a house fire that injured two children and an adult.

Police apprehend alleged burglar after two chases in Newark

Police say Kesselee Kanda, 31, was responsible for multiple burglaries in the area dating back to at least October.

Police: Man shot after firing rifle at Delaware troopers

A man accused of firing a rifle at Delaware State Police troopers was shot and wounded during the confrontation.

Delaware State Police searching for man wanted for thefts of vehicles

Delaware State Police is asking the public for help locating a Camden man wanted in connection for a number of burglaries and thefts.

Wilmington surpasses 2017 gun violence record

The city's 50% increase in juvenile shooting incidents has Mayor Mike Purzycki "troubled by the continued increases in gun violence," according to a statement. He adds the city’s commitment to improving neighborhoods and initiating a support services program.

Wilmington experiences spike in gun violence
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The city just set a new record over the weekend for the number of gun violence victims.