College Football Welcomes Delaware and Missouri State to FBS 2025

Delaware and Missouri State have officially joined Conference USA, expanding the league to 11 members and raising the total number of FBS teams to 136. Both schools excelled in the FCS and now aim to leverage their competitive backgrounds in the FBS …

NJ man fatally shoots girlfriend, leads cops on chase in Delaware

A New Jersey man fatally shot his girlfriend and then fled to Delaware, leading officers on an hour-long car chase before he was finally captured, authorities said Monday. According to police, Darian Ficklin, 29, fatally shot 44-year-old Shalamar Brown at …

This Tiny Delaware Gas Station Serves Fried Chicken That's Worth Crossing State Lines

Whether you're a Delaware local or an out-of-towner, if you're passing through the town of Milton, keep your eyes peeled for a gas station with a red, white, and blue canopy labeled "Liberty." Pull into the lot and you'll see a sign  …

Delaware House, Senate strike deal to pass $977M capital budget

Chip sealing to start in Delaware County

The Delaware County Department of Public Works has announced that oil and stone paving will begin in the northern part of the county Monday, July 7, and urged drivers to slow down during construction. The work will begin on county Route 9 and then move to …

Delaware lawmakers take steps to address rental properties with lead paint

Once the regulations take effect, landlords would be required by March 2028 to, following an inspection, obtain a certification proving that their buildings are free of lead paint, or that lead paint is contained and therefore does not pose a health hazard …

Confirmed tornado struck Omar Delaware Monday night

Omar, Del. – A confirmed tornado hit Omar, Delaware, Monday night, just outside of Dagsboro. According to WMDT’s Storm Team, reports of damage were on a small scale, with tree damage and mailboxes being ripped apart. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek said …

Delaware’s 2025 Legislative Session Summarized

DOVER, DE - A heated and active Delaware legislative session came to an end Monday, with lawmakers working well into the night to pass as many bills as possible in the final hours before the July 1 deadline. Though only the first half of the two-year …

Dover trio claims first $1 million prize from Delaware Lottery’s 50th Anniversary Game

A trio of Dover women is celebrating a life-changing win after claiming a $1 million top prize from the Delaware Lottery’s 50th Anniversary Instant Game — the first such prize awarded since the game launched. The three women, who have chosen to remain …

Delaware releases ’25/’26 hunting and trapping guide as license sales begin

Delaware hunters and trappers can now access the state’s official 2025/26 Hunting and Trapping Guide, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) announced Tuesday. The free guide is available online through the DNREC website …