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Delaware Ronald McDonald House helps family share story of resilience
A family from Laurel, Delaware, has documented years of visits to the Ronald McDonald House in Wilmington through a series of photographs with its mascot, Ronald. Khrystyna Turpin and her five-year-old son, Myles…
Man Injured In Hit-And-Run, Driver Facing 4th DUI
Wilmington police arrested a 57-year-old man after a hit-and-run on November 6 injured a 71-year-old pedestrian. Officers say the suspect vehicle was also involved in a second hit-and-run. The pedestrian was taken to…
Coach Who Makes a Difference: LaMontz Hayman
A.I. duPont High School football coach LaMontz Hayman has been honored with the 'Coach Who Makes a Difference' award. While the team has struggled on the scoreboard, Hayman is being recognized for his significant impact…
Delaware Package Theft Alert as Thanksgiving, Christmas Near in Newark, Middletown
As the holiday shopping season intensifies, Delaware law enforcement is warning residents in Wilmington, Newark, and Middletown to remain vigilant against package theft. With delivery volumes surging for Thanksgiving…
Delaware Weather Alert: Wilmington I-95 Rain Thursday, Nov 10-14
Wilmington faces a 90% chance of rain Thursday as a weather system brings colder air into northern Delaware, according to the National Weather Service in Philadelphia/Mount Holly. Temperatures are forecast to fall from…
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Concord Mall could be partially demolished
Abrams Realty & Development has submitted preliminary plans to demolish nearly 850,000 square feet of Concord Mall and replace it with about 233,000 square feet of retail space. Boscov’s, the former Sears building and…
Death of woman struck by plane at Wilmington airfield ruled accidental
The death of a woman who was struck by a plane at a Wilmington airfield has been officially ruled as accidental. Investigators concluded that the incident occurred due to unforeseen circumstances at the facility. The…
Assistance requests rise at United Way of Delaware 211 program
The United Way of Delaware 211 program is reporting a significant increase in requests for assistance as local families struggle with rising costs for essential goods and services, including groceries, gasoline, and…
Inmate Who Kidnapped And Raped Woman While On Prison Furlough Dies After 47 Years Behind Bars
Arthur Lewis Kee, a convicted rapist whose 1978 crimes while on prison furlough sparked significant controversy in Delaware, has died at age 82. Kee was serving two life sentences for kidnapping and raping a woman…
DIAA 1A Playoff Scenarios entering Week 11
The DIAA Class 1A football playoff picture remains fluid heading into the final week of the season. Dickinson High School is aiming to break a long postseason drought with a win against A.I. duPont. Meanwhile, district…
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Delaware Weather Alert: Near-Freezing Cold Returns Nov. 12-14
Northern Delaware will experience a mild start to the week with temperatures reaching the mid-60s, but a significant cooldown is expected by the end of the week. The National Weather Service forecasts rain and…
Delaware School Safety Alert: Social Media Driving Risk Raises Fears
Delaware school officials are warning parents about a potential social media challenge called 'Beat the Sign,' which involves drivers deliberately running stop signs. With winter weather approaching, authorities…
Delaware-Pennsylvania Weather Alert: Wilmington 66° Warmup, 40° Lows Nov 7-11
Wilmington is experiencing a transition from gusty, brisk conditions to a warmer November pattern. Temperatures are expected to climb into the mid-60s by early next week, with nighttime lows near 40 degrees. Residents…
UrbanPromise Wilmington celebrates youth accomplishments, partnerships
UrbanPromise Wilmington is celebrating the recent accomplishments of its youth programs and the strength of its community partnerships. The organization, which focuses on equipping young people with academic and…
SHOTS FIRED INVESTIGATION IN FOREST BROOK GLEN
New Castle County police investigated a shooting report in the Forest Brook Glen community early Thursday. While initial reports suggested a shooting, detectives determined that two individuals who arrived at a hospital…
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Easterseals’ Memory Care Program Brings Joy to Seniors, Relief to Caregivers
Easterseals’ adult day programs are providing essential support for seniors living with dementia and offering relief to family caregivers. As the U.S. population ages, the demand for such memory care services continues…
Police Identify Man Killed In Wilmington Triple Shooting
Wilmington Police have identified 27-year-old Nacier Collins as the man killed in a triple shooting on Jessup Street late Tuesday night. Two women, aged 31 and 21, were also wounded in the incident and remain in stable…
1 dead, 2 hurt in Tuesday night shooting in Wilmington
A 27-year-old man was killed and two women, aged 31 and 21, were injured in a triple shooting on the 2300 block of Jessup Street in Wilmington, Delaware, late Tuesday night. Police are currently investigating the…
Triple shooting leaves 1 dead, 2 others hurt in Wilmington, Delaware
A triple shooting in Wilmington, Delaware, left one man dead and two women injured on Tuesday night. The incident occurred near 24th and Jessup streets shortly before 9 p.m. A 27-year-old man was pronounced dead at the…
Man Killed, Two Women Injured In Wilmington Triple Shooting
A 27-year-old man was killed and two women were injured in a triple shooting in Wilmington, Delaware, on Tuesday night. Police responded to the 2300 block of Jessup Street around 8:49 p.m. The man later died at a…
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One man dead in Wilmington triple-shooting
One person has died following a triple-shooting incident in Wilmington. Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the event, which resulted in three victims being struck by gunfire. Authorities…
Delaware Weather Alert Nov. 5-8: 80% Rain Chance Friday in Wilmington, Up to 1 Inch Possible Before Temperatures Drop
Wilmington faces an 80% chance of rain on Friday, November 6, with potential thunderstorms and up to 1 inch of rainfall expected. The National Weather Service warns of wet pavement and reduced visibility for commuters…
Shooting in Wilmington, Delaware, leaves man dead, 2 women injured, police say
A shooting in Wilmington, Delaware, late Tuesday night left a 27-year-old man dead and two women injured. Police reported the incident occurred on the 2300 block of Jessup Street around 11:45 p.m. The man died at the…
Live updates from the Delaware 2026 midterm election
This is a live blog shell for election results.
Delaware election results 2026: Chris Coons projected to win Del. Senate race
ABC News projects that Democrat Chris Coons has won reelection to the U.S. Senate in Delaware, defeating Republican challenger Mike Katz. Coons secured a third full term in a state that has not elected a Republican…
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Row home fire in Wilmington leaves one resident hospitalized
A resident of a row home in Wilmington was hospitalized for smoke inhalation following a fire that broke out early Tuesday morning. Emergency crews responded to the scene to extinguish the blaze and provide medical…
School Bus and Minivan Crash in Delaware, Leaving 6 Injured
Six people were injured following a collision between a school bus and a minivan in Delaware. Emergency services responded to the scene to provide medical assistance to those involved. While the extent of the injuries…
6 injured in fiery crash involving school bus in Wilmington, Del.
Six individuals were transported to a local hospital following a fiery collision involving a school bus in Wilmington, Delaware, on Monday afternoon. Emergency responders arrived at the scene to manage the fire and…
One Hospitalized After Fire Tears Through Wilmington Home Early Tuesday
A residential fire broke out early Tuesday morning on the 500 block of East 6th Street in Wilmington, prompting a response from approximately 35 firefighters. While all occupants escaped the two-story home, one resident…