Delaware Gov. Carney announces mandatory vaccine or testing for educators, staff

“There’s no better way to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and keep all Delaware children in their classrooms, than to get vaccinated,” said Governor Carney.

Police: Man dies after assault in New Castle

Officers responded to a report of an assault in the Mansion Park Townhouses community in New Castle on Friday night.

Lawsuit claims Wilmington?s ticketing and towing system is unconstitutional
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A lawsuit filed on behalf of Wilmington residents claims the city?s ticketing and towing system, that allows seizures of cars for non-payment of tickets, is unconstitutional. The system apparently allows towing companies to scrap or sell seized cars after 30 days if accounts aren?t settled.

2 killed, nearly a dozen displaced after 2-alarm fire in Wilmington, Del.
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Family members identified the two people killed in a fire on Clifford Brown Walk in Wilmington early Tuesday morning as James Leon "Maypo" Favors and Richard Lamont "Charlie" Blackwell. Investigators are still determining the cause and why home had electricity off.

2 killed, nearly a dozen displaced after 2-alarm fire in Wilmington, Del.

Two people have died and nearly a dozen are displaced after an early morning fire in Wilmington, Del. A firefighter is also being treated for minor injuries.

Firefly Music Festival to require vaccine or negative COVID-19 test

The Firefly Music Festival will feature headliner Billie Eilish and Lizzo. It will begin Thursday at The Woodlands of Dover International Speedway, and will run through Sunday.

Delaware women who took MAGA hat, tore up Trump sign get probation

Two Delaware women who confronted supporters of former President Donald Trump and took a “Make America Great Again” hat from them at the 2020 Democratic National Convention have been sentenced to probation.

Delaware State Police investigating shooting at Concord Mall

Sources say at least one person was shot in what’s being called a targeted attack. Police say there’s no threat to the public.

Suspect charged with murder of man who went missing 10 years ago in Delaware

A 31-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder after he allegedly killed another man and buried the body on a Delaware property more than 10 years ago.

New Jersey man shot during fight in New Castle County, police say

Delaware State Police say a New Jersey man was critically wounded after being shot several times when a late-night fight occurred in a large outdoor crowd. 

University of Delaware requiring COVID-19 vaccination or proof of negative test to attend football games

The University of Delaware will require proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID test taken in the past 72 hours to be admitted into football games. Masks will also be required in all indoor areas.

Delaware trooper suspended amid investigation of thefts

An FBI affidavit unsealed late last week states that 31-year-old Jamal Merrell is suspected of violating federal civil rights law by using his position as a law enforcement officer to deprive someone else of a right or privilege.

Delaware reports first case of West Nile virus since 2018

The Division of Public Health said in a news release on Friday that a 69-year-old Kent County man was infected.

Police: Drunken man sleeping in Rehoboth home charged with burglary

Delaware State Police said in a news release that the 26-year-old man from Arlington, Virginia, entered the victims’ residence in Rehoboth Beach and was found sleeping in bed.