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What to expect in Delaware on Election Day

Delaware was once one of the most reliable presidential bellwethers of the 20th century but it has not voted for a Republican in the last eight presidential elections.

FTX settles $228M lawsuit with Bybit, ending dispute over withdrawals

FTX finalizes a $228M settlement with Bybit, resolving legal claims over preferential withdrawals ahead of its 2022 collapse.

Lewes Man Arrested for Felony Drug Charges

Delaware State Police arrested Byard Widdoes, age 39, from Lewes, Delaware, on Thursday for felony drug charges. Troopers responded on Thursday at approximately 7:21 a.m. to a report of an unconscious man at the Wawa located on 17663 Dartmouth Drive in Lewes.

Lewes man charged with felony drug counts after he's found slumped in his SUV

A Lewes man is behind bars in drug charges after Delaware State Police found him unconscious in a vehicle this past week.

Kansas Tribal Nations fight for cultural preservation at inaugural celebration

Wyandot Nation of Kansas held an inaugural Indigenous People's Day celebration on Saturday, offering a chance to participate in traditional dance, indigenous craft making, and taste cuisine.

What channel is the Delaware vs. Richmond game on?

TV channel and live stream links for the Oct. 19 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens vs. Richmond Spiders Week 8 college football matchup.

Wrong-way driver who killed Willow Grove woman in Delaware has been charged, police say

Luis Lucas-Mendez has been charged for the Oct. 6 crash in Seaford, Delaware, that claimed two lives, including Makayla Belton of Willow Grove.

2024 Delaware HS Football Week 8 Recap - Avoiding the Trap

There are plenty of big games remaining in the final three weeks of the regular season, but two 3A teams needed to escape road trips to teams fighting for their

Stinging slinging: Cam Coleman, Spiders deliver Delaware's first loss of season

The Spiders delivered the Blue Hens their first loss of the season in the programs' final meeting as CAA Football rivals.

One-vehicle crash sends man to hospital Saturday

A 50-year-old man is recovering at Christiana Hospital from serious injuries he suffered when his pickup truck hit a guardrail Saturday afternoon.

Delaware man gets 23 years in pair of Delaware County carjackings

A Delaware man was sentenced to more than 23 years in federal prison for a pair of Delaware County carjackings in 2023.

Delaware: The first American state named after an English colonial governor

Delaware was the first state to join the American Union and named after the first governor of Virginia Thomas West

XEC variant of COVID-19 spreading throughout US. What you need to know

The CDC's Nowcast data tracker, which displays COVID-19 estimates and projections for two-week periods, reflected that the KP.3.1.1 variant accounted for 57.2% of positive infections, followed by XEC at 10.7% in the two weeks starting on Sept. 29 and ending on Oct. 12.

Lewes Man Arrested on Felony Drug Charges

LEWES, DE - The Delaware State Police arrested a Sussex County man on felony drug charges on Thursday morning. The Delaware State Police say on October 17th, at approximately 7:21am, troopers responded to the Wawa location at 17663 Dartmouth Drive in Lewes, for the report of an unconscious man in a Nissan Rogue in the parking lot.

82-year-old Newark man identified as victim of fatal two-car crash in Pike Creek

Delaware State Police have identified the victim of a fatal two-car collision in Pike Creek on Thursday night. The man, 82-year-old Frank Wolf of Newark, who was driving a Toyota Avalon south on Paper Mill Road, was in the left-turn lane at Polly Drummond ...

Delaware State Police seek help in identifying suspects in 2023 Laurel homicide

Delaware State Police detectives are requesting the public's assistance in identifying suspects involved in a fatal shooting that occurred last

Delaware has 15th highest cancer death rate in US, new data shows

The report shows that Delaware has above-average rates of deaths for two specific cancers. Here's what you need to know.

‘Trump orange’: Meyer challenges Ramone’s claim to be Delaware ‘yellow’ in gubernatorial debate

The GOP’s Mike Ramone disavows MAGA red in an appeal to Delaware independents, but Democrat Meyer says his foe is closer to “Trump orange.”

Early voting in Delaware starts soon. What you need to know

Early voting sites will be available in all three counties in Delaware. The first day to vote early is Oct. 25. From then to Oct. 29, polls will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for voters. From Oct. 30 to Nov. 3, early voters can visit polling places from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. There is no early voting on Nov. 4.

USDA names schools possibly affected by meat and poultry recall over listeria concerns

More than 11.7 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry items have been recalled over possible listeria contamination.

Woman rescued from car after crashing down embankment in Delaware County

Fire officials say the 71-year-old woman drove through a fence, traveled down an embankment, and flipped the car.

Independence takes down West Delaware, 13-7

Friday night was the 110th all-time meeting in the historic series between West Delaware and Independence. West Delaware holds a slim lead in the series, 56-50,

More than 200 schools may be affected by recall of 11.7 million pounds of meat over listeria: Complete list by state

A listeria outbreak has affected some 11.7 million pounds of meat and poultry products, some of which were purchased by schools in 16 states and DC.

Delaware, Ohio Recognized for Excellence in Fiscal Practices with Prestigious State Auditor Award

Delaware, Ohio, was commended with the Auditor of State Award with Distinction for its excellent financial practices.

Fall is supposed to be frosty. How will next week's 70-degree temperatures impact Delaware?

It's mid-October and a time when Delaware usually braces for its first frost, but maybe not next week. When is frost likely to occur in your area?

Rainfall Shortages: Delaware's Agriculture Industry in Drought Distress

Farmers across Delaware are facing unprecedented challenges as crops wither in the fields due to a prolonged drought. With no significant rain in the forecast, many farmers are left uncertain

Tatnall receiver wins Week 6 Delaware Football Athlete of the Week voting, presented by Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists

Congratulations to Chris Gordon of Tatnall, the Delaware Online Football Athlete of the Week for Week 6 of the season. The senior caught 11 passes for 198 yards and four touchdowns in a 40-33 victory over Tower Hill.

Delaware man 1 of 3 charged with murder of man whose remains were found by camp counselor

The man's remains were found on the bank of the Conowingo Creek in Maryland by a camp counselor on a nature hike.

Evolution expands Crazy Time Game Show to MI, 5th US State launch

Evolution expands the ever so popular Crazy Time Game Show to Michigan, marking its fifth US State launch. We have all the ins, outs and insider details you need to know. Exclusive from Eat a Hoagie.

Winter Session 2025 registration

Winter Session 2025 registration opens on Monday, October 21; classes begin January 2. Breadth and unique courses will be available in person, online and hybrid. Registration for the University of Delaware’s Winter Session will open on Monday, October 21, and there are plenty of required or elective courses from which students can choose.

Crews fight fires at separate ends of Delaware County

Crew were sent to Parker Paving, 1415 Morton Ave., Chester, about 1:50 p.m. Friday for heavy black smoke. Crews were sent in with the notifications that there were argon bottles inside and multiple explosions. A second alarm was struck and manpower was asked to stage at Chester Pike and Bullens Lane.

One dead in North Star area crash

An 82-year old Newark man is dead as the result of a two vehicle crash Thursday night, October 17, 2024., near North Star.

Today in Delaware County history, Oct. 18

Sprague today reported he found no solid evidence of “pervasive governmental corruption” in Delaware county. In a long-awaited 36-page report, Sprague said his investigators or any other investigators were unable to find any “prospective evidence” of county corruption.

Police release photos of suspects in 2023 murder of 18-year-old Kylee Robinson in Laurel

Delaware State Police have released new photos of two suspects in the October 2023 murder of 18-year-old Kylee Robinson in Laurel. Robinson, a Laurel High School student, died after being shot multiple times on a front porch on West 7th Street. A 15-year-old and a 13-year-old male were also shot in the incident but survived.

Less than three weeks to go, Matt Meyer, Mike Ramone face off at UD debate

With less than three weeks to go before Election Day, Meyer and Ramone faced off to make their bids for the Governor's seat. Here's what happened.

Drought concerns spread in parts of Delaware

The U.S. Drought Monitor update Thursday has parts of southwestern New Castle County, northern Kent County and eastern and central Sussex County in the 'severe' category. Voluntary water conservation has already been urged, especially in northern Delaware.

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