New Castle County

Just before 4:00 Tuesday morning, firefighters were dispatched to The Outlet Smoke Shop, located at 4540 Kirkwood Highway in Wilmington, following reports of smoke coming from the establishment. Upon their …

Photos: Retail Business Fire Closes Kirkwood Highway/Limestone Road Tuesday Read More

The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is actively investigating last night’s townhouse fire in Middletown. The incident, which occurred at approximately 9:30 PM, took place in the 1600 block of …

Fire Causes Heavy Damage In Middletown Sunday Night Read More

A man was found fatally shot inside a vehicle on Kirkwood Highway near Seneca Road late Sunday. The incident occurred shortly after 11:00 PM on Sunday, just before the arrival …

Man Found Fatally Shot In Elsmere Less Than Hour Before New Year Read More

Delaware State Police are investigating a rollover crash that occurred near the intersection of Boyds Corner Road and Milford Drive in Middletown. The incident, which took place shortly before 4:15 …

Two Trapped In Rollover Crash Friday, One By Ground, One By Air Read More

The Delaware State Police have identified 21-year-old Nasir Simmons of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the suspect involved in the road rage shooting that occurred yesterday morning on I-495 in Wilmington. On December 28, …

Philly Man Charged In I-495 Shooting Incident Read More

The Rite Aid Corporation, following its recent filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, has announced the closure of more than 150 of its locations as part of a broader restructuring …

Rite Aid To Close Two More Newark Stores Read More

The Delaware State Police have updated a story that only First State Update brought you this morning. Officials said they are investigating a shooting stemming from a road rage incident …

Gunman Opens Fire On Father, Infant On I-495 Thursday Read More

Delaware State Police are investigating a crash that occurred in New Castle Thursday monring. Just after 8:00 this morning rescue crews responded to reports of an overturned tractor-trailer at the …

Driver Hospitalized After Tractor Trailer Overturns In New Castle Read More

Patrol officers with the New Castle County Division of Police have charged four teens following a vehicle theft investigation. Officials said on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at 11:15 a.m., officers …

Four Teens Charged And Released After Pursuit Read More