January 7, 2025
Government Offices And School Closures, Delays For Tuesday
On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, the State of Delaware offices in Kent and Sussex Counties will open at 10 a.m. due to severe weather…
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January 6, 2025
Delaware Snow Totals And Charts
Delaware experienced a substantial snowfall event overnight into Monday, with various regions across the state reporting significant snow accumulations. The National Weather Service (NWS)…
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January 3, 2025
Recent Smyrna-Area Crime Stats
Below is an overview of incidents reported in the Smyrna area between December 2, 2024, and January 2, 2025. The data highlights a range…
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December 31, 2024
Major Crash South Of Dover, Two Helos En Route
Emergency crews in Dover responded to a serious crash at South State Street and Sorghum Mill Road just before 1:00 PM Tuesday. Initial reports…
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December 29, 2024
Police: Two Charged In Christmas Eve Murder Of Teen
The Dover Police Department is investigating a tragic Christmas Eve shooting that led to the death of 14-year-old Juwan Walker of Dover. Authorities reported…
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December 17, 2024
Dover Home Damaged By Fire Early Tuesday Morning
Early Tuesday morning, fire crews responded to a residential structure fire in the 100 block of Rollin Court in Dover. The incident was reported…
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December 12, 2024
Charged With Terroristic Threats To School, Released On OR
The Delaware State Police have arrested 18-year-old Malik Cooper of Magnolia after he made a threat of violence to Caesar Rodney High School on Tuesday police…
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December 11, 2024
Three Juveniles Facing Felony Robbery Charges
Delaware State Police have arrested three 17-year-old males from Harrington, in connection with a strong-arm robbery that occurred on November 28, 2024, at the…
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December 10, 2024
Constable Accidently Discharges Firearm In Milford
On Tuesday, parents that have children that attend schools in the Milford School District received an email addressing an accidental discharge of a firearm…
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December 4, 2024
Dover Police Honors Local Hero For Courageous Actions
The Dover Police Department has formally recognized Jermaine Milam for his extraordinary bravery during an incident that unfolded on September 27, 2024. While shopping…
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November 29, 2024
Fire Rips Through Kent County Home Thanksgiving Day
A house fire in Frederica’s Bowers Landing development kept firefighters busy on Thanksgiving Day. The call was dispatched at 4:07 Thursday afternoon, reporting a…
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November 27, 2024
Victim Rushed To Surgery After Being Shot In Dover
The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured a 34-year-old Dover man on Tuesday night. Officials said officers responded to the 400…
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