Father, stepmother both charged after girl, 10, fatally beaten with belt: police

The stepmother of a 10-year-old girl who police say died after hitting her head while being struck with a belt by her father is now facing murder charges, authorities in Delaware announced.

Teen upset over braids accused of stabbing 2 people inside Delaware salon: police

Police say a teenage girl who was upset with the results of her hair appointment stabbed a hairdresser and another person with scissors. They suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Delaware father charged with murder of daughter who hit head while being struck with belt

A Delaware man is facing charges for the murder of his 10-year-old daughter, who police say died after she was struck by her father with a belt and hit her head on a piece of furniture. 

Ridley Park man charged after breaking into wrong house in New Castle County

Michael Klingenfmith, a 35-year-old man from Ridley Park was arrested and charged after New Castle County police say he broke into the wrong home over the weekend.

Charges dismissed against 4 Delaware State students in Rehoboth Beach 'takeover'

Authorities in Delaware have dismissed all charges against four Delaware State University students who had previously been charged in connection with a ‘takeover’ event in Rehoboth Beach.

Mother African Union Church holds first service after historic fire

Just seven days after a catastrophic two-alarm fire destroyed its historic house of worship, Mother African Union Church held its first in-person service at a temporary site, the Congo Legacy Center.

Most popular baby names for Pennsylvania, NJ and Delaware revealed

The Social Security Administration has released its official baby name data. Here are the top picks for Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

Fire destroys historic church in Wilmington just hours before worship services

A beloved and historic church in New Castle County went up in flames early Sunday morning, leaving the local congregation and surrounding neighborhood in shock.

Man in custody following barricade incident at Wilmington Wawa

A 36-year-old man is in custody after Delaware State Police say he barricaded two coworkers inside a manager’s office and set a fire at a Wawa on Limestone Road in Wilmington Saturday night.

Crash involving pedestrian closes Valley Road in Hockessin: police

New Castle County police are responding to a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian on Valley Road in Hockessin, resulting in road closures.

Operation Coast to Coast: human trafficking crackdown targets two New Castle County spas

Detectives from the New Castle County Division of Police took part in Operation Coast to Coast, a major anti-human trafficking effort involving more than 250 law enforcement agencies across 30 states, according to a press release.

Wilmington crash brings down power lines, causes gas leak

The driver of an SUV ran off after a crash in Wilmington sent the car rolling, damaging several homes, bringing down power lines, and ripping open gas lines.

2 people walking in Delaware woods stumble upon 14,000 bags of fentanyl: police

Police say two people were walking through a wooded area in New Castle County when they stumbled upon two grocery bags full of more than 14,000 bags of fentanyl. 

1 dead, 1 injured after grain tank accident at Delaware farm

A deadly grain tank accident in Delaware left one man dead and another injured after both became trapped while working inside.

When is the deadline to register for the Delaware primary?

Voters in Delaware who want to take part in the state’s 2026 primary must register by Saturday, August 22.