Kent County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from Kent County.
Pedestrian Struck And Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash Friday
The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash that occurred this morning in Camden that left one man dead. Officials…
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Pedestrian Struck on Route 13 In Camden, Roadway Closed
Just after 6:30 a.m. Friday, rescue crews were dispatched to Route 13 Southbound at Caboose Lane in Camden following reports of a pedestrian…
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Dover City Councilman Reportedly Caught Up In Prostitution Operation
William Hare, a 74-year-old Dover City Council member representing the 2nd District, was arrested on Tuesday, during a targeted operation conducted by the…
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Occupied Dover Home Shot Up Tuesday Night
The Dover Police Department is investigating a shots fired complaint that left a home damaged Tuesday evening. Officials said the investigation began at…
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Smyrna Sets Referendum Date Amidst Recent Tax Increases, Property Reassessment
The Smyrna School District is moving forward with its operational referendum scheduled for March 15, 2025, aiming to secure funding to maintain and…
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Community Outrage Grows After State Fair Announces Ice Rink Closure
The Delaware State Fair’s recent announcement regarding the closure of the beloved Centre Ice Rink has sparked an outpouring of disappointment from the…
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Dover Crash Leaves One Year Old In Critical Condition, Man Arrested
The Dover Police Department arrested Lamar Howard, 22, of Dover, on assault and DUI charges, following a serious motor vehicle collision Tuesday afternoon.…
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Just In: Serious Crash Closes Route 1 NB Between Milford and Frederica Thursday
Milford, DE — Authorities have closed Route 1 northbound between Milford and Frederica following a serious crash that occurred in the area of…
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Dover Home Shot Up Two Days In A Row
Delaware State Police Detectives are investigating two shootings that occurred in Dover. Officials said on January 19, 2025, at approximately 1:58 p.m., troopers…
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Delaware Inmates Get Their Own Tattoo Studio
The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) has launched a Tattoo Artist Career Pathway Program at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC), training six…
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