Delaware State Police: Milford man killed wife, took own life
MILFORD — Two city residents died in a murder-suicide incident Sunday, Delaware State Police said. State police dispatched troopers around 4:15 p.m. to the...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
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2 dead after apparent murder-suicide in Milford, Delaware, police say
A 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old-man were found dead inside a Delaware home after an apparent murder-suicide, police said.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
2 people killed after their car is rear-ended in Milford
MILFORD — Two people died Friday night after their vehicle was struck from behind by another car, Delaware State Police said. At about 9:15 p.m., a Ford Mu...
Jun 29, 2026Open source
Two people dead, another hospitalized after car crash in Milford
Two people died and another is hospitalized after a car crash Friday night in Milford, according to Delaware State Police.
Jun 29, 2026Open source
Milford Police Participate in Torch Run
MILFORD, Del. – Tonight’s Good News is brought to you in part by Matt the Carpet Guy. Members of the Milford Police Department have joined other Law Enfo...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Milford School District tax rates to stay same
There’s always the possibility of a curveball from the Delaware General Assembly when it approves the state’s budget later this month, but right now, it...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Southern Delaware Orchestra to perform July 11-12
Southern Delaware Orchestra will present American Spirit, Coastal Soul at 3 p.m., Saturday, July 11, at at Milford High School, Milford; and at 3 p.m., Sun...
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Delaware Municipal Leaders Launch Statewide AI Committee
DELAWARE – Municipal leaders and technology partners gathered for the inaugural meeting of the Government Artificial Intelligence, Technology & Ethics (G.A...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Richard S. Jennings Sr., hardworking man
Richard S. “Rick” Jennings Sr., 65, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.Rick was born in Mil...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Delaware Leaders Break Ground on Major Housing Development
Screenshot (MILFORD, Del) – Local, county, state, and federal leaders came together in Milford Friday morning to break ground a massive low-income housing...
May 30, 2026Open source
Milford elects Pletcher as Ward Four councilperson
Milford’s municipal election saw Marianina Pletcher elected to the Ward Two council seat in a landslide victory.
May 6, 2026Open source
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Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Peterkins Road outside…
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Peterkins Road outside Georgetown in the early morning hours of July 5. Police said at...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Delmar school board vice-president resigns following DUI charge
WDEL is an institution which seeks to uphold the tenets of free speech, and improve its community by shining a light on the issues that most impact Delaware....
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Millsboro Man Killed, Passenger Seriously Hurt in Georgetown Crash
GEORGETOWN, Del. — A 32-year-old Millsboro man was killed and a passenger was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash Sunday morning on Peterkins Road...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Elks donate $10K to Cancer Support Community Wings of Hope
Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 recently donated $10,000 to the Cancer Support Community Delaware in support of its 13th annual Wings of Hope event, held June...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Milton council to request lower speed limit near Granary
At its Monday, July 6 meeting, Milton Town Council will discuss a resolution requesting the Delaware Department of Transportation lower the speed limit on Sa...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
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Delco’s Kevin McGonigle, Detroit rookie, returns home as youngest MLB All-Star
Detroit Tigers rookie and Delaware County native Kevin McGonigle will represent the Tigers as the youngest major league All-Star at 21, returning to Philadel...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
3 suspects sought in carjacking of rideshare vehicle in Frederica
FREDERICA — Delaware State Police are looking for three suspects who allegedly carjacked a rideshare vehicle at gunpoint Saturday evening. Troopers were di...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Cigarette tax increase, PLAs don’t move forward in Delaware General Assembly
Hundreds of bills were passed by the Delaware legislature in the past six months, but dozens of them didn’t get their final go-aheads until the last day of...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
New CEO for Delaware Prosperity Partnership
The Delaware Prosperity Partnership (DPP) has gone outside the state for its next President and Chief Executive Officer.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Take these to the bank: financial regulation reform measures become law
WDEL is an institution which seeks to uphold the tenets of free speech, and improve its community by shining a light on the issues that most impact Delaware....
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Delaware Lyft driver carjacked at gunpoint in Frederica
A Lyft driver in Delaware was victim to a carjacking while working on the Fourth of July, according to Delaware State Police.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Measures on elections and voting that did – and didn't – pass the General Assembly this year
Delaware lawmakers advance some efforts that proponents say will improve voting access and equality, while others fail to move forward. Here's a breakdown of...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Delaware updates its banking regulations with a slate of new legislation
The goal of the package is to modernize banking in the First State by shaping regulations for new technology and protecting consumers.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Sharon Hill police killed his cousin. Now he is Delaware County’s new reform-minded sheriff
Siddiq Kamara said he was motivated to run for sheriff after his cousin, Fanta Bility, was killed by Sharon Hill police while leaving a football game in Augu...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Before Auston Trusty scored a World Cup goal, he ‘put the work in’ at Penncrest High and Nether United
His goal against Turkey as centerback for the U.S. men's national team was his first on the national team level, but the origins of that moment were years in...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Delaware agencies report busy Fourth of July weekend as officials compile holiday numbers
DOVER, Del. — Delaware officials are wrapping up one of the busiest travel weekends of the summer as thousands of residents and visitors celebrated Indepen...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Delaware General Assembly roundup: Public school funding
When Delaware’s legislative session came to an end early Wednesday morning, lawmakers had approved a string of education bills that reform how the state an...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Tech Council of Delaware receives $100K grant from Barclays Bank US
The Tech Council of Delaware recently announced it has received a $100,000 grant from Barclays to support the Delaware AI Upskilling & Training Landscape Ass...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Sodelo presents American classics and new works by Delawareans
The performances feature well-known American works like Aaron Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man,” alongside works by Delaware composers Brian Cox a...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Philadelphia weather: Humid Sunday ahead of severe nighttime storms, flood risks
Sunday may offer a slight break from the scorching heat, but an active stretch of weather is on the horizon for the Delaware Valley, including severe nightti...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
3 decades in the making, Delaware lawmakers pass measure to protect state’s wetlands
The legislation will create a tiered permitting system for development based on how critical a nontidal wetland is.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Former Newark Childcare Teacher Charged with Felony Child Abuse After Investigation, Delaware State Police Say
NEWARK, Del. — A former teacher at a Newark childcare facility has been charged with felony child abuse following an investigation into allegations involvi...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Delaware Venezuelan shares earthquake impact
It was an agonizing 24 hours for the family of Rossana Arteaga-Lopenza of Wilmington after two large earthquakes rocked Venezuela on June 24.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
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Delco’s Kevin McGonigle, Detroit rookie, returns home as youngest MLB All-Star
Detroit Tigers rookie and Delaware County native Kevin McGonigle will represent the Tigers as the youngest major league All-Star at 21, returning to Philadel...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Delaware State Police: Milford man killed wife, took own life
MILFORD — Two city residents died in a murder-suicide incident Sunday, Delaware State Police said. State police dispatched troopers around 4:15 p.m. to the...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
3 suspects sought in carjacking of rideshare vehicle in Frederica
FREDERICA — Delaware State Police are looking for three suspects who allegedly carjacked a rideshare vehicle at gunpoint Saturday evening. Troopers were di...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Cigarette tax increase, PLAs don’t move forward in Delaware General Assembly
Hundreds of bills were passed by the Delaware legislature in the past six months, but dozens of them didn’t get their final go-aheads until the last day of...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Peterkins Road outside…
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Peterkins Road outside Georgetown in the early morning hours of July 5. Police said at...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Delmar school board vice-president resigns following DUI charge
WDEL is an institution which seeks to uphold the tenets of free speech, and improve its community by shining a light on the issues that most impact Delaware....
Jul 7, 2026Open source
New CEO for Delaware Prosperity Partnership
The Delaware Prosperity Partnership (DPP) has gone outside the state for its next President and Chief Executive Officer.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Take these to the bank: financial regulation reform measures become law
WDEL is an institution which seeks to uphold the tenets of free speech, and improve its community by shining a light on the issues that most impact Delaware....
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Measures on elections and voting that did – and didn't – pass the General Assembly this year
Delaware lawmakers advance some efforts that proponents say will improve voting access and equality, while others fail to move forward. Here's a breakdown of...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
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