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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Voters in Delaware who want to take part in the state’s 2026 primary must register by Saturday, August 22.
Scam texts claim unpaid violations, Delaware DMV urges caution
The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is warning residents about a new phishing scam involving fraudulent text messages claiming to be from the DMV.
The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is warning residents about a new phishing scam involving fraudulent text messages claiming to be from the DMV.
Wilmington man, 19, charged with 25 felonies for possessing child sexual abuse material
Logan Albright, a 19-year-old from Wilmington, has been charged with 25 felony counts related to child sexual abuse material following an investigation by New Castle County Police.
Logan Albright, a 19-year-old from Wilmington, has been charged with 25 felony counts related to child sexual abuse material following an investigation by New Castle County Police.
Coca-Cola unveils limited-edition America250 cans for Pennsylvania, NJ and Delaware
Coca-Cola is releasing a limited edition lineup of state-specific cans to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
Coca-Cola is releasing a limited edition lineup of state-specific cans to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
2 injured, including 1 teen, in Wilmington shooting, both in critical condition
Two males were hospitalized after a Saturday evening shooting in the area of East 24th and Lamotte Streets, the Wilmington Police Department reported.
Two males were hospitalized after a Saturday evening shooting in the area of East 24th and Lamotte Streets, the Wilmington Police Department reported.
Delaware man accused of threatening students with gun near Claymont Elementary School
Police arrested a 31-year-old man after he allegedly threatened two students with a gun near Claymont Elementary School on Wednesday morning, according to the Delaware State Police.
Police arrested a 31-year-old man after he allegedly threatened two students with a gun near Claymont Elementary School on Wednesday morning, according to the Delaware State Police.
Human skull found near creek in Delaware
Officials are trying to identify a human skull and other remains found last month near a creek in a wooded area in Delaware.
Officials are trying to identify a human skull and other remains found last month near a creek in a wooded area in Delaware.
2 killed, 2 critical after shooting in Wilmington: police
An investigation is underway after a deadly quadruple shooting occurred in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon.
An investigation is underway after a deadly quadruple shooting occurred in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon.
These are the safest hospitals in Pennsylvania and New Jersey: report
Healthgrades' 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Awards named 438 hospitals in 40 states that rank among the top 10% nationwide for patient safety.
Healthgrades' 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Awards named 438 hospitals in 40 states that rank among the top 10% nationwide for patient safety.
Delaware murder suspect tried to escape by climbing into ceiling of interview room: state police
A Delaware murder suspect who was arrested after more than a year on the run is accused of trying to escape custody by climbing through the ceiling of a state police interview room.
A Delaware murder suspect who was arrested after more than a year on the run is accused of trying to escape custody by climbing through the ceiling of a state police interview room.
Suspect remains at large after armed robbery outside Christiana Mall: police
A teen suspect is in custody as the search continues for a second suspect after a robbery unfolded outside a mall in Newark, Delaware, this weekend.
A teen suspect is in custody as the search continues for a second suspect after a robbery unfolded outside a mall in Newark, Delaware, this weekend.
Tornado confirmed in Kent County during Monday's storms
The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF1 tornado touched down near Frederica in Kent County, which is about 10 miles southeast of Dover.
The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF1 tornado touched down near Frederica in Kent County, which is about 10 miles southeast of Dover.
Greenwood man shot by Delaware trooper during warrant arrest, police say
A Greenwood man was shot and injured on March 11, 2026, after allegedly making threats and refusing to surrender while troopers served a warrant, according to the Delaware State Police.
A Greenwood man was shot and injured on March 11, 2026, after allegedly making threats and refusing to surrender while troopers served a warrant, according to the Delaware State Police.
Fire erupts on scrap metal barge on Delaware River
A fire erupted Tuesday morning on a scrap metal barge floating on the Delaware River.
A fire erupted Tuesday morning on a scrap metal barge floating on the Delaware River.
Knife-wielding man killed in Wilmington officer-involved shooting identified: police
New Castle County police say 35-year-old Daniel Shacklett of Wilmington was shot and killed by officers after an hours-long standoff Tuesday.
New Castle County police say 35-year-old Daniel Shacklett of Wilmington was shot and killed by officers after an hours-long standoff Tuesday.