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On Thursday, February 6, 2025, at approximately 8:40 a.m., firefighters from Wilmington’s B Platoon responded to a vehicle fire at the Port of Wilmington. The incident involved a large container …
Firefighters Respond To Fire At Port Of Wilmington Read More
Delaware State Police are investigating a homicide that occurred last night at the Exxon gas station in Newport. Officials said on February 5, 2025, at approximately 9:10 p.m., officers from …
Police: One Dead After Fight Ends With Gunfire In Newport Read More
A Wilmington man has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2023 murder of his partner, Cynthia Amalfitano. On January 31, 2025, Stephen Heck, 67, received a life sentence …
Wilmington Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2023 Carousel Park Area Murder Read More
In recent weeks, Delaware residents have expressed growing frustration over rising utility bills, with many taking to social media, particularly First State Update’s Facebook page, to voice concerns and speculate …
Delmarva Power Confirms Green Mandates A Factor In Higher Energy Cost Read More
Delaware State Police have announced the arrest of 20-year-old Daveon Showell of Bridgeville, Delaware, in connection with a homicide that occurred on May 14, 2023, Mother’s Day. Showell is currently …
Suspect Arrested In 2023 Mother’s Day Homicide Read More
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey, has issued an updated forecast highlighting potential wintry conditions across the region beginning Wednesday afternoon and continuing into Thursday morning. While …
Latest On Wintry Precipitation Moving Into The Region Read More
On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted a fugitive apprehension operation within the city limits of Georgetown, Delaware. The Georgetown Police Department (GPD) confirmed its …
ICE Conducts Arrest Operation In Delaware Read More Delmarva Power Spokesman Zach Chizar just reached out to FSU to announce that they have made some change to assist customers that recently saw an large increase in their utility …
Just In: Delmarva Axes Late Fees, Disconnections, Reconnection Deposits Read More
The Newark Police Department is investigating an alleged Theft by False Promise incident from February 8, 2024, that they say occurred on the 300 block of East Main Street. Police said during this …
Authorities Seek Help In Locating Suspect Read More
Just before 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning, a crash involving a tractor-trailer led to the closure of the two left lanes on I-495 Southbound at the Stoney Creek Bridge. Emergency …
Just In: Crash Partially Closes I-495 Tuesday Read More