Saturday, May 18 2013 10:19 AM EDT2013-05-18 14:19:20 GMT
DELMAR, Del-This week WBOC has been following the discussion about adding two more casinos in Delaware; one of them being in Sussex County. A house committee in the First State put a plan for two moreMore
This week WBOC has been following the discussion about adding two more casinos in Delaware; one of them being in Sussex County. A House committee in the First State put a plan for two more casinos temporarily on hold.More
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:35 AM EDT2013-05-18 14:35:50 GMT
A Middletown man who prosecutors say was driving up to 90 mph before he crashed into an oncoming vehicle has been sentenced to 5 years in prison for manslaughter and assault.More
A Middletown man who prosecutors say was driving up to 90 mph before he crashed into an oncoming vehicle has been sentenced to 5 years in prison for manslaughter and assault.More
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:27 AM EDT2013-05-18 14:27:28 GMT
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP)— Powerball officials say the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery prize. LotteryMore
A little more than a year after three tickets split a world-record lottery prize, the jackpot for Saturday's Powerball drawing was nearing historic territory.More
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:18 AM EDT2013-05-18 14:18:31 GMT
Dover, Del. (WBOC) - Call it a "rude" awakening. Some of the states that make up Delmarva appear to have a politeness problem.A new report, from a firm called Marchex, looks at how courteous and foul-mouthedMore
A new report, from a firm called Marchex, looks at how courteous and foul-mouthed states are.More
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:54 AM EDT2013-05-18 13:54:18 GMT
DOVER, Del. (WBOC) - A plan for two new casinos - one in Sussex County and one in New Castle County - is still being discussed in Delaware. But it's not entirely the first state, that potential developersMore
Earlier this week a House committee in Delaware put a plan for two more casinos in the first state temporarily on hold.More
Friday, May 17 2013 3:27 PM EDT2013-05-17 19:27:14 GMT
Officials say a 22-year-old Delaware State University football player from Maryland was seriously injured in a crash with a box truck and a tour bus in Middletown.More
Officials say a 22-year-old Delaware State University football player from Maryland was seriously injured in a crash with a box truck and a tour bus in Middletown.More
Friday, May 17 2013 3:10 PM EDT2013-05-17 19:10:19 GMT
Two sponsors of the Maryland Correctional Officers' Bill of Rights are defending it against FBI criticism in the Baltimore jail corruption scandal.More
Two sponsors of the Maryland Correctional Officers' Bill of Rights are defending the 2010 law against FBI criticism that it was ineffective in deterring alleged corruption at a state-run Baltimore jail.More
Friday, May 17 2013 2:30 PM EDT2013-05-17 18:30:23 GMT
DOVER, Del.- State officials are accepting applications from agricultural producers, nonprofit organizations, government entities, for-profit companies and educational institutions for projects promotingMore
State officials are accepting applications from agricultural producers, nonprofit organizations, government entities, for-profit companies and educational institutions for projects promoting or enhancing the production of and access to Delaware specialty crops.More
A man arrested in Delaware in the takedown of an alleged East Coast cigarette smuggling ring that authorities believe may have funneled money to terrorist groups is being held on $12.5 million cash bail.More
A man arrested in Delaware in the takedown of an alleged East Coast cigarette smuggling ring that authorities believe may have funneled money to terrorist groups is being held on $12.5 million cash bail.More
Friday, May 17 2013 11:23 AM EDT2013-05-17 15:23:40 GMT
NEWARK, Del.- Delaware State Police say a pedestrian was injured after he was struck by a car on Bay Road in Milford late Thursday night. Troopers said the incident occurred shortly after 10 p.m. asMore
Delaware State Police say an 18-year-old pedestrian was injured after he was struck by a car on Bay Road in Milford late Thursday night.More
Friday, May 17 2013 10:04 AM EDT2013-05-17 14:04:45 GMT
SALISBURY, Md.- Police have arrested a Salisbury man sought in connection with an alleged assault and robbery that left another man critically injured. Brian Keith Hensley, 42, is charged with first-More
Police have arrested a Salisbury man sought in connection with an alleged assault and robbery that left another man critically injured.More
Friday, May 17 2013 9:12 AM EDT2013-05-17 13:12:09 GMT
DOVER, Del. (WBOC) - The end is in sight for Delaware's veterans and fraternal organizations after months of wrangling over video gambling machines at lodges across the state.Back in November, the stateMore
The end is in sight for Delaware's veterans and fraternal organizations after months of wrangling over video gambling machines at lodges across the state.More
Friday, May 17 2013 7:56 AM EDT2013-05-17 11:56:42 GMT
NEW YORK (WBOC/AP)- Authorities say some of the suspects charged in a Virginia-to-New York cigarette smuggling scheme have links to top Hamas officials. New York law enforcers outlined the allegedMore
Authorities say some of the suspects charged in a Virginia-to-New York cigarette smuggling scheme have links to top officials of Hamas, the Islamist militant group that rules the Gaza Strip. Two of the suspects- including the scheme's alleged ringleader- are from Ocean City, Md.More
Friday, May 17 2013 7:55 AM EDT2013-05-17 11:55:10 GMT
A report by legislative auditors says the Maryland Tax Court failed more than 40 percent of the time to resolve homeowners' appeals of property-tax assessments within 90 days of filing, as state law requires.More
A report by legislative auditors says the Maryland Tax Court failed more than 40 percent of the time to resolve homeowners' appeals of property-tax assessments within 90 days of filing, as state law requires.More
Friday, May 17 2013 7:52 AM EDT2013-05-17 11:52:47 GMT
Margaret Smith says she was in the darkness of her own car trunk for two days, living a nightmare. More
Margaret Smith says she was in the darkness of her own car trunk for two days, living a nightmare. She thought of her family and friends, but most of all, she never lost hope that a higher power would help her survive.More
Friday, May 17 2013 7:51 AM EDT2013-05-17 11:51:38 GMT
DOVER, Del - When you have an emergency, at times you may call 911, but one Delaware man took things a little too far.Delaware State Police say 61-year old Alan Zihal dialed 911 because he was drunk andMore
When you have an emergency, at times you may call 911, but one Delaware man took things a little too far.More
Friday, May 17 2013 7:46 AM EDT2013-05-17 11:46:38 GMT
SALISBURY, Md.- Students at Maryland's state universities will be paying a little more next school year. The University System of Maryland's Board of Regents approved tuition and fee hikes at a meetingMore
Officials say tuition for Maryland residents won't increase by more than 3 percent at most schools, but in-state students' tuition will increase by 6 percent at Salisbury University.More
Friday, May 17 2013 7:45 AM EDT2013-05-17 11:45:09 GMT
CAMBRIDGE, Md. - There's a new buzz coming to farmers markets across Maryland. That's right, pretty soon it will be wine time. A new bill passed in this year's session allows wine tasting and MarylandMore
There's a new buzz coming to farmers' markets across Maryland. That's right, pretty soon it will be wine time.More
Thursday, May 16 2013 2:53 PM EDT2013-05-16 18:53:59 GMT
A federal appeals court is set to hear arguments in an appeal by Delaware's Chancery Court judges of a federal court decision declaring that a state law allowing them to oversee secret arbitration is...More
A federal appeals court is weighing the constitutionality of a Delaware law allowing chancery judges to oversee secret arbitration in high-stakes business disputes.More
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:39 PM EDT2013-05-16 17:39:47 GMT
DOVER, Del.- Capitol Police have arrested a man accused of walking into the Attorney General's Office on West Water Street in Dover and claiming there was a bomb inside the building. Tyrone Hopkins,More
Capitol Police have arrested a man accused of walking into the Attorney General's Office in Dover and claiming there was a bomb inside the building.More
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:23 PM EDT2013-05-16 17:23:29 GMT
Gov. Martin O'Malley has announced the first round of highway and transit projects that will be paid for with Maryland's first gas tax increase in 20 years.More
Gov. Martin O'Malley has announced the first round of highway and transit projects that will be paid for with Maryland's first gas tax increase in 20 years.More
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:32 AM EDT2013-05-16 15:32:33 GMT
A proposed amendment to Delaware's constitution allowing bail to be denied for defendants charged with non-capital crimes has stalled in a Senate committee.More
A proposed amendment to Delaware's constitution allowing bail to be denied for defendants charged with non-capital crimes has stalled in a Senate committee.More
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:20 AM EDT2013-05-16 15:20:00 GMT
SALISBURY, Md.- One of Wicomico County's most wanted fugitives is now in custody. The Wicomico County Sheriff's Office reports that on the morning of March 4, 34-year-old Faith Katina Sheppard was spottedMore
A Salisbury man who has been on the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office's most wanted list since early last year is now in custody.More
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:19 AM EDT2013-05-16 15:19:46 GMT
GEORGETOWN, Del.- A new restaurant is nearing its grand opening at the Sussex County Airport. Arena's Deli & Bar signed a five-year deal with Sussex County to lease the restaurant space. Officials fromMore
Arena's Deli & Bar signed a five-year deal with Sussex County to lease the restaurant space at the airport in Georgetown. More
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:04 AM EDT2013-05-16 15:04:11 GMT
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley is scheduled to sign a major gun-control measure.More
Gov. Martin O'Malley has signed a comprehensive gun control measure that supporters say makes Maryland's gun laws among the strictest in the nation.More
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:45 AM EDT2013-05-16 13:45:17 GMT
A man convicted of breaking into a chicken house but cleared of other charges in the deaths of 33,700 birds killed after power was turned off, is appealing part of his sentence.More
A Delmar man convicted of breaking into a chicken house but cleared of other charges in the deaths of 33,700 birds killed after power was turned off, is appealing part of his sentence.More
Thursday, May 16 2013 8:07 AM EDT2013-05-16 12:07:57 GMT
PRESTON, Md. - Amy and Trey Welch of Preston live in the neighborhood right across from the intersection of Route 331 and Tanyard Road where 37-year-old Jan Dekker of Preston died in a car crash Monday.More
Amy and Trey Welch of Preston live in the neighborhood right across from the intersection of Route 331 and Tanyard Road where 37-year-old Jan Dekker of Preston died in a car crash Monday.More
Thursday, May 16 2013 8:05 AM EDT2013-05-16 12:05:59 GMT
SALISBURY, Md.- You have probably heard all the hype lately about an impending invasion across the Northeast region of cicadas: those noisy, ugly bugs that tend to come out in droves. One particular speciesMore
You have probably heard all the hype lately about an impending invasion across the Northeast region of cicadas: those noisy, ugly bugs that tend to come out in droves. One particular species of cicada is due for a return to the area after 17 years of lying low.More
Thursday, May 16 2013 7:57 AM EDT2013-05-16 11:57:10 GMT
CAMBRIDGE, Md. - 24-year-old Cambridge Police Officer Carlton Brittingham Jr. has been indicted by a grand jury and faces a laundry list of rape and sex offense charges for an incident that police sayMore
Twenty-four-year-old Cambridge Police Officer Carlton Brittingham Jr. has been indicted by a grand jury and faces a laundry list of rape and sex offense charges for an incident that authorities say occurred back in September.More
Wednesday, May 15 2013 7:14 PM EDT2013-05-15 23:14:27 GMT
Surfers in Delaware say they know something needs to be done but are worried.More
The Indian River Inlet and surrounding beaches were hit hard by Hurricane Sandy last fall. To fix what Mother Nature has done, the Army Corps of Engineers will replenish the beach. The state says it's important because beach communities will be better protected. But surfers say the plan is a bit shaky.More
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:58 PM EDT2013-05-15 21:58:08 GMT
DOVER, Del. (AP) - Of the nearly 10,000 people in Delaware who self-identified as Native Americans in the 2010 Census, it's unclear how many, if any, will be affected a provision in the Affordable CareMore
Of the nearly 10,000 people in Delaware who self-identified as Native Americans in the 2010 Census, it's unclear how many, if any, will be affected a provision in the Affordable Care Act regarding Native Americans.More
Wednesday, May 15 2013 4:02 PM EDT2013-05-15 20:02:06 GMT
SALISBURY, Md.- Salisbury police have arrested a man accused of bringing a loaded handgun onto a city playground. Dupree Antron Horsey, 27, of Fruitland, is charged with possession of firearm by prohibitedMore
Salisbury police have arrested a man accused of bringing a loaded handgun to a city playground and then showing it off to several people.More
Wednesday, May 15 2013 4:01 PM EDT2013-05-15 20:01:27 GMT
GEORGETOWN, Del.- Georgetown police have arrested a 22-year-old man accused of physically attacking a woman in front of her five small children. Hershial L. Morris Jr. of Millsboro is charged with strangulation,More
Georgetown police have arrested a 22-year-old man accused of physically attacking a woman in front of her five small children.More
Wednesday, May 15 2013 11:04 AM EDT2013-05-15 15:04:47 GMT
MILLSBORO, Del.- For almost two years, a pair of men claiming to be father-and-son firefighters from New York traveled the country with their decorated pick-up truck, collecting donations for victims ofMore
For almost two years, a pair of men claiming to be father-and-son firefighters from New York traveled the country with their decorated pick-up truck, collecting donations for victims of 9/11. One of their stops was the American Legion post in Millsboro. Officials are now saying it was all a scam.More
Wednesday, May 15 2013 9:54 AM EDT2013-05-15 13:54:49 GMT
A University of Delaware-led study has found that decades-old federal standards overestimate current poultry industry contributions to water pollution.More
A University of Delaware-led study has found that decades-old federal standards overestimate current poultry industry contributions to water pollution.More
Wednesday, May 15 2013 8:46 AM EDT2013-05-15 12:46:12 GMT
A Maryland judge has denied a peace order for a Wicomico County family whose landlord is charged with burning their home.More
A Wicomico County District Court judge has denied a peace order for a family whose landlord is charged with burning their home at 708 E. State St. in Delmar, Md.More
Wednesday, May 15 2013 8:25 AM EDT2013-05-15 12:25:06 GMT
LEWES, Del.- Delaware State Police are asking the public's help in identifying a suspect accused of breaking into three separate homes in Lewes. Investigators said that sometime between 1 a.m. and 7:20More
Delaware State Police have arrested a man accused of breaking into three separate homes in Lewes. Investigators said that in one of the break-ins, the suspect stole a dozen firearms.More
Wednesday, May 15 2013 8:09 AM EDT2013-05-15 12:09:51 GMT
SALISBURY, Md.- Salisbury city officials say they are on top of the recent pollution build up in the Wicomico River that runs through Salisbury.William Bibbins says he comes to benches along side the riverMore
Salisbury officials say they are on top of the recent pollution buildup in the Wicomico River that runs through the city.More
Wednesday, May 15 2013 8:07 AM EDT2013-05-15 12:07:38 GMT
CAMBRIDGE, Md. - Prom season is in full swing and that makes now a popular time for kids to hit the tanning beds. "Prom is a good time, its one of our busier times for tanning throughout the year," saidMore
Proposed changes to tanning regulations for kids under 18-years-old by the state would include parents renewing the consent form every six months and specifying how many times their child can tan with the unlimited box no longer an option. More
Wednesday, May 15 2013 8:05 AM EDT2013-05-15 12:05:52 GMT
DOVER, Del. (WBOC) - Tuesday was school board election day in Delaware. Held in odd years and in the spring, it can be hard to get voters to show up for them. The small turnout has a big effect.Board membersMore
No Kent County district had more than 820 voters show up in 2011. The high-water mark was 390 in 2009.More
Wednesday, May 15 2013 8:02 AM EDT2013-05-15 12:02:51 GMT
The state House has approved two bills that are part of a package of gun-control measures proposed by Democratic Gov. Jack Markell in the wake of the Connecticut school shooting last year.More
The state House has approved two bills that are part of a package of gun-control measures proposed by Democratic Gov. Jack Markell in the wake of the Connecticut school shooting last year.More
A state House committee is eyeing a bill that expands the ability of authorities in Delaware to prohibit people with mental health issues from having guns.More
A bill expanding the ability of authorities in Delaware to prohibit people with mental health issues from having guns is on its way to the state House for a vote.More
Tuesday, May 14 2013 4:10 PM EDT2013-05-14 20:10:20 GMT
PRESTON, Md.- Police in Caroline County are investigating a single-car crash that claimed the life of Preston man. Maryland State Police said that at around 5:30 p.m. Monday, troopers responded to aMore
Maryland State Police are asking for the public's help as they continue to investigate a crash in Caroline County that claimed the life of a Preston man.More
Tuesday, May 14 2013 11:21 AM EDT2013-05-14 15:21:51 GMT
SALISBURY, Md.- Deputies with the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office have arrested a Delaware man accused of holding up a Salisbury motel. The incident is reported to have occurred shortly before noonMore
Deputies with the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office have arrested a Delaware man accused of holding up a Salisbury motel.More
Tuesday, May 14 2013 9:59 AM EDT2013-05-14 13:59:59 GMT
SALISBURY, Md.- Investigators say unattended cooking is believed to have sparked a fire that caused thousands of dollars in damage to a Salisbury home on Monday night. The Maryland State Fire Marshal'sMore
Investigators say unattended cooking is believed to have sparked a fire that caused thousands of dollars in damage to a Salisbury home.More
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:52 AM EDT2013-05-14 11:52:06 GMT
DOVER, Del. (WBOC) - Serving one's country while one's city - that's what a bill under consideration in Delaware wants to help people do.Dover City Councilman David Anderson is at the heart of the issue.More
Serving one's country while one's city - that's what a bill under consideration in Delaware wants to help people do.More
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:46 AM EDT2013-05-14 11:46:52 GMT
WICOMICO COUNTY, Md.- Wicomico County Sheriff Lewis says heroin has become a major problem in the region. The sheriff says it all comes down to supply and demand and right now there is a major demandMore
Wicomico County Sheriff Lewis says heroin has become a major problem in the region. The sheriff says it all comes down to supply and demand and right now there is a major demand and a seemingly endless supply coming through our area.More
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:45 AM EDT2013-05-14 11:45:16 GMT
DOVER, Del. (AP/WBOC) - A young woman is suing a veteran Sussex County councilman, claiming he repeatedly sexually assaulted her after encouraging her to become in involved in politics. The lawsuitMore
DOVER, Del. (AP/WBOC) - A young woman is suing a veteran Sussex County councilman, claiming he repeatedly sexually assaulted her after encouraging her to become in involved in politics. The lawsuitMore
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:43 AM EDT2013-05-14 11:43:54 GMT
SALISBURY, Md.- Prescription drug abuse is down across Delmarva, but another growing problem has taken its place. According to the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, heroin use and heroin-relatedMore
Prescription drug abuse is down across Delmarva, but another growing problem has taken its place. According to the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, heroin use and heroin-related deaths are up statewide. The state is counting on local jurisdictions to help fix the issue.More
Monday, May 13 2013 9:16 PM EDT2013-05-14 01:16:22 GMT
SMYRNA, Del. (WBOC) - Drought, pests and disease all pose serious threats to Delaware's forests, according to a recent report from the state's Forest Service.The state says forests cover a third of Delaware.AshleyMore
The strain allows to diseases and bugs to have a more pronounced impact on the trees.More
Monday, May 13 2013 3:51 PM EDT2013-05-13 19:51:50 GMT
PHILADELPHIA (AP)— A Philadelphia abortion doctor was found guilty Monday of first-degree murder and could face execution in the deaths of three babies who authorities say were delivered alive and thenMore
Philadelphia abortion doctor was found guilty Monday of first-degree murder and could face execution in the deaths of three babies who authorities say were delivered alive and then killed with scissors at his grimy clinic, in a case that became a flashpoint in the nation's debate over abortion.More
Monday, May 13 2013 3:10 PM EDT2013-05-13 19:10:48 GMT
OCEAN CITY, Md.- Authorities say a man riding a motor scooter had to be rushed to the hospital after he crashed into the back of an Ocean City police patrol vehicle early Monday. Police said that at aroundMore
Authorities say a man riding a motor scooter had to be rushed to the hospital after he crashed into the back of an Ocean City police patrol vehicle early Monday.More
Monday, May 13 2013 2:09 PM EDT2013-05-13 18:09:17 GMT
KENT COUNTY, Del.- Delaware State Police have arrested three suspects in connection with a series of burglaries and thefts alleged to have occurred in southern Kent County. Police said that earlierMore
Delaware State Police have arrested three suspects in connection with a series of burglaries and thefts alleged to have occurred in southern Kent County.More
Monday, May 13 2013 1:41 PM EDT2013-05-13 17:41:00 GMT
Part of Rt. 24 in Laurel is closed after a tractor trailer accident Monday morningMore
A portion of Rt. 24 in Laurel was closed several hours Monday after a tractor-trailer went off the road and struck a telephone pole, leaving the driver injured.More
Monday, May 13 2013 1:34 PM EDT2013-05-13 17:34:06 GMT
NEW YORK (AP)— The Obama administration on Monday filed a last-minute appeal to delay the sale of the morning-after contraceptive pill to girls of any age without a prescription. The legal paperwork askedMore
The Obama administration on Monday filed a last-minute appeal to delay the sale of the morning-after contraceptive pill to girls of any age without a prescription.More
Monday, May 13 2013 12:31 PM EDT2013-05-13 16:31:43 GMT
SALISBURY, Md.- Salisbury police have arrested a homeless man accused of knocking another man to the ground and stealing his wallet before fleeing. Timothy Michael Lydic, 24, of no fixed address, isMore
Salisbury police have arrested a homeless man accused of knocking another man to the ground and stealing his wallet before fleeing.More
Monday, May 13 2013 9:56 AM EDT2013-05-13 13:56:04 GMT
OCEAN CITY, Md.- Ocean City police say they have issued a citation to a pedestrian who illegally crossed a roadway, got struck by an oncoming vehicle and then fled the scene. The incident happened atMore
Ocean City police say they have issued a citation to a pedestrian who illegally crossed a roadway, got struck by an oncoming vehicle and then fled the scene.More
Monday, May 13 2013 9:40 AM EDT2013-05-13 13:40:04 GMT
A Delaware foundation has abandoned plans to open a transitional home for female veterans and their children at a Milford location it had picked out.More
A Delaware foundation has abandoned plans to open a transitional home for female veterans and their children at a Milford location it had picked out.More
Monday, May 13 2013 7:53 AM EDT2013-05-13 11:53:29 GMT
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del.- Four people were pulled from the water after a boating accident Sunday afternoon in Sussex County.Coast Guard officials said they got the call at 3:20 p.m. for an overturned vesselMore
Four people were pulled from the water after a boating accident Sunday afternoon in Sussex County.More
Sunday, May 12 2013 11:40 AM EDT2013-05-12 15:40:56 GMT
SEAFORD, Del.- The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit has arrested and charged a Seaford man, and is searching for three others, in connection with the Wednesday night burglaryMore
The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit has arrested and charged the remaining three suspects in connection with a Wednesday late night burglary at Delmarva Shooting Supply.More
Saturday, May 11 2013 11:41 AM EDT2013-05-11 15:41:32 GMT
ST. MICHAELS, Md. – Organizers of the St. Michaels Running Festival plan to help raise funds for the victims of the Boston Bombing. Organizers say they will donate a portion of registration fees to supportMore
Organizers of the St. Michaels Running Festival plan to help raise funds for the victims of the Boston Bombing.More
Saturday, May 11 2013 11:40 AM EDT2013-05-11 15:40:40 GMT
CAMBRIDGE, Md. - Chesapeake College's Cambridge Center sits in the heart of the downtown but the college is considering moving their satellite campus to a new location. "We either need to make some drasticMore
Chesapeake College's Cambridge Center sits in the heart of the downtown but the college is considering moving their satellite campus to a new location.More
Saturday, May 11 2013 11:37 AM EDT2013-05-11 15:37:40 GMT
KETTERING, Md. (AP) - Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown formally announced Friday that he is running for Maryland governor in 2014, launching a campaign in which he hopes to start raising his own public profile afterMore
Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown formally announced Friday that he is running for Maryland governor in 2014, launching a campaign in which he hopes to start raising his own public profile after more than six years as a loyal No. 2 to Gov. Martin O'Malley.More
Friday, May 10 2013 7:33 PM EDT2013-05-10 23:33:49 GMT
DOVER, Del. (WBOC) - Delaware's largest casino is preparing to push back against revived plans to put more casinos in the First State. A bill to allow Delaware to have two more casinos - one in SussexMore
A bill to allow Delaware to have two more casinos - one in Sussex County and one in New Castle County - will soon be in front of state lawmakers.More
Friday, May 10 2013 3:50 PM EDT2013-05-10 19:50:24 GMT
State officials are setting aside millions of dollars to address backlogs in background checks that have soared since the December school shooting in Newtown, Conn.More
State officials are setting aside millions of dollars to address backlogs in background checks that have soared since the December school shooting in Newtown, Conn.More
Friday, May 10 2013 3:46 PM EDT2013-05-10 19:46:15 GMT
DOVER, Del.- Capitol police say they have arrested a Delaware Department of Transportation employee accused of stealing a co-worker's credit card and then driving a state-owned vehicle to several ATMsMore
Capitol police have arrested a Delaware Department of Transportation employee accused of stealing a co-worker's credit card and then allegedly driving a state-owned vehicle to several ATMs in order to withdraw cash from the victim's account.More
Friday, May 10 2013 1:29 PM EDT2013-05-10 17:29:51 GMT
PRINCESS ANNE, Md.- A civil engineer is the winner of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore's 2013 Teaching Excellence Award. Dr. Joseph O. Arumala received the honor from President Juliette B. BellMore
A civil engineer is the winner of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore's 2013 Teaching Excellence Award.More
Friday, May 10 2013 11:21 AM EDT2013-05-10 15:21:45 GMT
FRANKFORD, Del.- Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash near Frankford that claimed the life of a 37-year-old Dagsboro man. Police said the incident occurred at around 1:30 a.m.More
Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash near Frankford that claimed the life of a 37-year-old Dagsboro man.More
Friday, May 10 2013 10:26 AM EDT2013-05-10 14:26:04 GMT
GEORGETOWN, Del.- Police have arrested a 21-year-old resident of a Georgetown homeless shelter accused of bringing bags of heroin inside in order to sell them to other residents. Georgetown police saidMore
Police have arrested a 21-year-old resident of a Georgetown homeless shelter accused of bringing bags of heroin inside in order to sell them to other residents.More
Friday, May 10 2013 9:49 AM EDT2013-05-10 13:49:48 GMT
WASHINGTON (CBS)- Less than two months ago, Democrats and Republicans in Congress were uncharacteristically confident about the prospects of passing a full-year budget plan: Over the course of a few weeks,More
Despite a former glimmer of hope that Congress would pass a budget deal, the latest developments suggest yet more brinkmanship.More
Friday, May 10 2013 8:08 AM EDT2013-05-10 12:08:49 GMT
GEORGETOWN, Del.- With same-sex marriage set to become legal in Delaware on July 1, workers at the Sussex County Marriage Bureau are busy preparing for the transition. That includes Sussex County ClerkMore
With same-sex marriage set to become legal in Delaware on July 1, workers at the Sussex County Marriage Bureau are busy preparing for the transition. That includes Sussex County Clerk of the Peace John Brady, who has been openly gay for 20 years.More
Friday, May 10 2013 7:52 AM EDT2013-05-10 11:52:12 GMT
DOVER, Del. (WBOC) - As Delaware has debated stronger gun control laws, lawmakers have had visits from lots of people connected to high-profile gun violence incidents. Their goal is to influence the discussionMore
This week parents of kids killed at Sandy Hook Elementary school came from Connecticut to Delaware.More
Friday, May 10 2013 7:49 AM EDT2013-05-10 11:49:48 GMT
WICOMICO COUNTY, Md.- Money has been set aside in the proposed Wicomico County budget for the upcoming fiscal year to enhance school security in the district.Wicomico County officials say the average ageMore
Money has been set aside in the proposed Wicomico County budget for the upcoming fiscal year to enhance school security in the district.More
Thursday, May 9 2013 9:33 PM EDT2013-05-10 01:33:40 GMT
OCEAN CITY, Md.- Ocean City police have arrested a 47-year-old woman accused of using a kitchen knife to repeatedly stab another woman during an argument. Sharon Lee Ward of Ocean City is charged withMore
Ocean City police have arrested a 47-year-old woman accused of using a kitchen knife to repeatedly stab another woman during an argument.More
Thursday, May 9 2013 9:32 PM EDT2013-05-10 01:32:08 GMT
SALISBURY, Md.- Maryland State Police say a Salisbury man who allegedly held a state trooper inside his car while he tried to flee a traffic stop earlier this week has been formally charged with attemptedMore
Maryland State Police say a Salisbury man who allegedly held a state trooper inside his car while he tried to flee a traffic stop earlier this week has been formally charged with attempted murder, assault and related offenses.More
Thursday, May 9 2013 9:31 PM EDT2013-05-10 01:31:15 GMT
FOWLER BEACH, Del.- Delaware State Police are conducting a death investigation after a body was discovered washed ashore along Fowler Beach near Milton early Thursday afternoon. Police said that at aroundMore
Delaware State Police are conducting a death investigation after a body was discovered washed ashore along Fowler Beach near Milton early Thursday afternoon.More
Thursday, May 9 2013 3:38 PM EDT2013-05-09 19:38:57 GMT
Passage of a bill authorizing gay marriage in Delaware starting July 1 could be campaign issue in the next round of elections for the General Assembly.More
Passage of a bill authorizing gay marriage in Delaware starting July 1 could be a campaign issue in the next round of elections for the General Assembly.More
Thursday, May 9 2013 1:38 PM EDT2013-05-09 17:38:06 GMT
Maryland House Republicans are calling for a wider investigation into corruption at correctional facilities as Gov. Martin O'Malley announces additional steps to enhance security and address corruption.More
Maryland House Republicans are calling for a wider investigation into corruption at correctional facilities as Gov. Martin O'Malley announces additional steps to enhance security and address corruption.More
Thursday, May 9 2013 11:35 AM EDT2013-05-09 15:35:33 GMT
SALISBURY, Md.- They are separated in age by about eight decades. But dozens of children and World War II veterans were brought together this year in Wicomico County schools. It is part of a program knownMore
They are separated in age by about eight decades. But dozens of children and World War II veterans were brought together this year in Wicomico County schools.More
Thursday, May 9 2013 11:07 AM EDT2013-05-09 15:07:52 GMT
Delaware Gov. Jack Markell is in Pennsylvania touting his initiative as chairman of the National Governors Association to improve employment opportunities for the disabled.More
Delaware Gov. Jack Markell is in Pennsylvania touting his initiative as chairman of the National Governors Association to improve employment opportunities for the disabled.More
Thursday, May 9 2013 10:45 AM EDT2013-05-09 14:45:53 GMT
A state House committee is eyeing a bill that expands the ability of authorities in Delaware to prohibit people with mental health issues from having guns.More
A bill expanding the ability of authorities in Delaware to prohibit people with mental health issues from having guns is on its way to the state House for a vote.More
Thursday, May 9 2013 10:44 AM EDT2013-05-09 14:44:05 GMT
DOVER, Del. (WBOC) - Rent justification for manufactured home communities in Delaware is moving forward on its most recent journey through Legislative Hall.A bill that would put a cap on the amount thatMore
Rent justification for manufactured home communities in Delaware is moving forward on its most recent journey through Legislative Hall.More
Thursday, May 9 2013 10:40 AM EDT2013-05-09 14:40:51 GMT
FELTON, Del. - A Felton family is homeless after their home explodes.The Delaware State Fire Marshal's office is investigating the cause, but believes it was caused by a gas leak.The fire happened TuesdayMore
A Felton family is homeless after their home exploded earlier this week.More
Thursday, May 9 2013 9:57 AM EDT2013-05-09 13:57:48 GMT
SALISBURY, Md.- A Salisbury man who pleaded guilty to child abuse on Wednesday will spend three years behind bars. Michael McClymont, 26, appeared in Wicomico County Circuit Court where he tendered aMore
A Salisbury man who used a lighter to burn a young boy will spend three years behind bars for child abuse, the Wicomico State's Attorney's Office announced Wednesday.More
PRIME HOOK, Del.- Del. Gov. Jack Markell and members of the state's congressional delegation of U.S. Sens. Tom Carper and Chris Coons and Rep. John Carney on Wednesday announced funding to restore theMore
Del. Gov. Jack Markell and members of the state's congressional delegation on Wednesday announced $20 million in federal funding to restore the marsh and dune system at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge that has been degraded by coastal storms including Hurricane Sandy in 2012.More
Thursday, May 9 2013 9:52 AM EDT2013-05-09 13:52:23 GMT
PHOENIX, AZ -(CBS/AP) - Jodi Arias, a 32-year-old small-town waitress and aspiring photographer, was found guilty of first-degree murder Wednesday afternoon in the slaying of her on-again, off-again boyfriendMore
Jodi Arias, a 32-year-old small-town waitress and aspiring photographer, was found guilty of first-degree murder Wednesday afternoon in the slaying of her on-again, off-again boyfriend Travis Alexander at his suburban Phoenix home in June 2008.More
Thursday, May 9 2013 9:49 AM EDT2013-05-09 13:49:55 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) They are young, often low-ranking service members out on the weekend in the late night and early morning hours. Sometimes they've been drinking. Often those who sexually assault them areMore
Sexual assaults across the military are a growing epidemic. In releasing a massive report Tuesday, Pentagon leaders continued to struggle with how to combat the problem and give victims enough confidence in the system to come forward.More
Wednesday, May 8 2013 1:01 PM EDT2013-05-08 17:01:14 GMT
PRINCESS ANNE, Md.– The Maryland State Police Princess Anne Barrack will be one of a number of locations where persons can turn-in firearms this Saturday as part of the Maryland Attorney General's GunMore
The Maryland State Police Princess Anne Barrack will be one of a number of locations where persons can turn-in firearms this Saturday as part of the Maryland Attorney General's Gun Turn-In Day.More
Wednesday, May 8 2013 11:59 AM EDT2013-05-08 15:59:59 GMT
EASTON, MD - Easton residents cast their votes on Tuesday to fill three spots on the Easton Town Council. Current Town Council President John Ford running unopposed kept his seat, as did Pete Lesher inMore
Voters in Easton have returned three incumbents to their seats on the town council.More
Wednesday, May 8 2013 11:27 AM EDT2013-05-08 15:27:03 GMT
The Interior Department is releasing more than $475 million to help repair the damage from Superstorm Sandy, which roared up the East Coast last fall.More
The Interior Department is releasing more than $475 million to help repair the damage from Superstorm Sandy, which roared up the East Coast last fall.More
Wednesday, May 8 2013 11:25 AM EDT2013-05-08 15:25:48 GMT
WOODSIDE, Del.- Two people are facing drug charges following their arrests at a convenience store near Woodside. Delaware State Police say members of its Kent County Governor's Task Force were tippedMore
Two people are facing drug charges following their arrests at a convenience store near Woodside.More
Wednesday, May 8 2013 11:00 AM EDT2013-05-08 15:00:48 GMT
LEWES, Del. – A Lewes house fire that sent one victim to the hospital is still under investigation. Reports from the Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office say that the blaze occurred on Friday at 2:50More
Authorities say a man had to be taken to the hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation following a fire that destroyed a home in Felton.More
Wednesday, May 8 2013 8:21 AM EDT2013-05-08 12:21:56 GMT
The state House is set to vote on a bill prohibiting a former member of the General Assembly from working as a lobbyist for one year after leaving office.More
The state House has passed a bill prohibiting former members of the General Assembly from working as lobbyists for one year after leaving office.More
Wednesday, May 8 2013 8:17 AM EDT2013-05-08 12:17:30 GMT
SALISBURY, Md.– Maryland State Police say a 23-year-old man was shot and wounded by a state trooper after he fled from a Salisbury traffic stop while holding the trooper inside his car. Maryland StateMore
Maryland State Police say a 23-year-old man was shot and wounded by a state trooper early Tuesday after he fled from a Salisbury traffic stop while holding the trooper inside his car.More
Wednesday, May 8 2013 8:10 AM EDT2013-05-08 12:10:15 GMT
WESTOVER, Md. - A number of Somerset County parents say the J. M. Tawes Technology Center is outdated. A new center is being proposed and the Somerset Board of Education is behind it.Matt Lankford, ofMore
A number of Somerset County parents say the J. M. Tawes Technology Center is outdated. A new center is being proposed and the Somerset Board of Education is backing it.More
Wednesday, May 8 2013 7:53 AM EDT2013-05-08 11:53:54 GMT
DOVER, Del. (WBOC) - Delaware is crazy about low number license plates - one-digit, two-digits, three, four or five digits."Low digit numbers for license plates in Delaware have always been a sign of significance,More
Delaware is crazy about low number license plates - one-digit, two-digits, three, four or five digits.More
Wednesday, May 8 2013 7:52 AM EDT2013-05-08 11:52:11 GMT
PRINCESS ANNE, Md.- It has been almost three months now since the murder of a University of Maryland Eastern Shore student. According to police, 21-year-old Edmond St. Clair was stabbed to death on homecomingMore
It has been almost three months now since the murder of a University of Maryland Eastern Shore student. According to police, 21-year-old Edmond St. Clair was stabbed to death on homecoming weekend, right on campus. His murder remains unsolved. Some worry momentum may be lost with summer break, but officials say they will not let that happen.More
Tuesday, May 7 2013 3:55 PM EDT2013-05-07 19:55:24 GMT
SALISBURY, Md.- Salisbury police are searching for two suspects who held up a gas station late Monday night. Police said that shortly before 11 p.m., officers responded to a reported armed robbery thatMore
Salisbury police are searching for two suspects who held up a gas station late Monday night.More
Tuesday, May 7 2013 3:15 PM EDT2013-05-07 19:15:08 GMT
OCEAN CITY, Md.- Ocean City police say a teenage girl had to be rushed to the hospital after she fell from a third story window over the weekend. The incident reportedly happened at around 11:30 p.m.More
Ocean City police say a teenage girl had to be rushed to the hospital after she fell from a third story window over the weekend.More
Tuesday, May 7 2013 1:17 PM EDT2013-05-07 17:17:47 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP)— Traditional retailers and cash-strapped states face a tough sell in the House as they lobby Congress to limit tax-free shopping on the Internet. The Senate voted 69 to 27 Monday to passMore
Traditional retailers and cash-strapped states face a tough sell in the House as they lobby Congress to limit tax-free shopping on the Internet.More
Tuesday, May 7 2013 10:14 AM EDT2013-05-07 14:14:24 GMT
CAMBRIDGE, Md. - Just over a month into the crabbing season and so far the crabs are not piling up. Maryland's winter dredge survey shows blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay to be down nearly 40%. ThereMore
Just over a month into the crabbing season and so far the crabs are not piling up.More
Tuesday, May 7 2013 10:05 AM EDT2013-05-07 14:05:57 GMT
DOVER, Del.- Delaware State Police have arrested four suspects accused of robbing a bank in Dover. Larry J. Pierce, 30, of Dover; Phillip O. Yates, 30, of Dover; Vanessa Singletary, 26, of Suffolk, Va;More
Delaware State Police have arrested four suspects accused of robbing a bank in Dover.More
Tuesday, May 7 2013 9:42 AM EDT2013-05-07 13:42:45 GMT
WILLARDS, Md.- Authorities have ruled as accidental a late Monday night fire that caused hundreds of thousands of dollars to a home in Willards, located in eastern Wicomico County. The Maryland StateMore
Authorities have ruled as accidental a late Monday night fire that caused hundreds of thousands of dollars to a home in Willards, located in eastern Wicomico County.More
Tuesday, May 7 2013 8:20 AM EDT2013-05-07 12:20:26 GMT
Parents of children killed in the December mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut are urging Delaware lawmakers to pass new gun control measures.More
Parents of children killed in the December mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut are urging Delaware lawmakers to pass new gun control measures.More
Tuesday, May 7 2013 8:12 AM EDT2013-05-07 12:12:44 GMT
MILTON, De.- Nearly two-thousand Delmarva Power customers in Milton lost power Monday. Delmarva Power officials say tree limbs were making contact with a power line on Chestnut Street, forcing a nearbyMore
Nearly 2,000 Delmarva Power customers in Milton lost power Monday.More
Tuesday, May 7 2013 8:09 AM EDT2013-05-07 12:09:58 GMT
DOVER, Del. (WBOC) - Dover's police chief wants Delaware state lawmakers to try again to pass a law that would allow cities to use cameras to catch speeders in road work and school zones. He asked cityMore
Dover Police Chief Jim Hosfelt wants Delaware lawmakers to try again to pass a law that would allow cities to use cameras to catch speeders in road work and school zones. He asked the Dover City Council on Monday night for support in his push.More
Tuesday, May 7 2013 8:01 AM EDT2013-05-07 12:01:58 GMT
DELMAR, Md.- A landlord is in custody for intentionally setting fire to a home he rented to a family in Delmar. Andy Modeste was arrested after a joint investigation between Delmar Police Department andMore
A landlord is in custody following allegations that he intentionally set fire to a home he rented to a family in Delmar, Md.More
Monday, May 6 2013 8:53 PM EDT2013-05-07 00:53:00 GMT
A Republican state senator is proposing legislation to study whether all Delaware public schools should wait until after Labor Day to start classes.More
A Republican state senator is proposing legislation to study whether all Delaware public schools should wait until after Labor Day to start classes.More
Monday, May 6 2013 6:48 PM EDT2013-05-06 22:48:08 GMT
ACCOMAC, Va.- One of the two suspects charged in connection with a serial arson spree in Accomack County was denied bond during a hearing held Monday morning. Forty-year-old Tonya S. Bundick of ParksleyMore
One of the two suspects charged in connection with a serial arson spree in Accomack County was denied bond during a hearing.More
Monday, May 6 2013 4:05 PM EDT2013-05-06 20:05:59 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP)- Any day now, billions of cicadas with bulging red eyes will crawl out of the earth after 17 years underground and overrun the East Coast. They will arrive in such numbers that people fromMore
Any day now, billions of cicadas with bulging red eyes will crawl out of the earth after 17 years underground and overrun the East Coast. They will arrive in such numbers that people from North Carolina to Connecticut will be outnumbered roughly 600-to-1. Maybe more.More
Monday, May 6 2013 1:09 PM EDT2013-05-06 17:09:09 GMT
GREENWOOD, Del.- Investigators say a woman had to be taken to the hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation following a Sunday night house fire in Greenwood. The Delaware State Fire Marshal's OfficeMore
Investigators say a woman had to be taken to the hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation following a Sunday night house fire in Greenwood.More
Monday, May 6 2013 9:32 AM EDT2013-05-06 13:32:28 GMT
HURLOCK, Md.- Food left cooking on a stove sparked a fire that left a mobile home in Dorchester County in ruins over the weekend, authorities said. The Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office said the fireMore
Food left cooking on a stove sparked a fire that left a mobile home in Dorchester County in ruins over the weekend, authorities said.More
Monday, May 6 2013 8:53 AM EDT2013-05-06 12:53:30 GMT
EASTON, Md.- Police have arrested an Easton woman accused of using a pair of scissors to stab a man in the chest during an argument. Melanie Ann Wooters, 36, is charged with first- and second-degree assaultMore
Police have arrested an Easton woman accused of using a pair of scissors to stab a man in the chest during an argument.More
Monday, May 6 2013 7:54 AM EDT2013-05-06 11:54:38 GMT
Police in Salisbury say officers used pepper spray to disperse a large crowd after rocks and bottles were thrown at officers.More
Police in Salisbury said officers used pepper spray to disperse a large crowd after rocks and bottles were thrown at officers. The incident occurred in an off-campus housing area near Salisbury University.More
Sunday, May 5 2013 6:20 PM EDT2013-05-05 22:20:18 GMT
SALISBURY, Md.- According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide in middle-aged men has soared. Fifty-four-year old Carl Davis of Salisbury enjoys spending time with his two youngMore
The suicide rate for middle-aged men has soared, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.More
Sunday, May 5 2013 9:14 AM EDT2013-05-05 13:14:01 GMT
CHESTERTOWN, Md. - A Chestertown man is flown to shock trauma after falling 30 feet from the roof of a home.According to firefighters with the Chestertown Volunteer Fire Department, the incident happenedMore
A Chestertown man is flown to shock trauma after falling 30 feet from the roof of a home.More
Saturday, May 4 2013 10:17 AM EDT2013-05-04 14:17:20 GMT
LAUREL, Del. - Delaware State Troopers arrest a Millsboro man after they say he lead authorities on a chase.Troopers say the incident began when members of the Delaware State Police Sussex County DrugMore
Delaware State Troopers arrest a Millsboro man after they say he lead authorities on a chase.More
Friday, May 3 2013 7:35 PM EDT2013-05-03 23:35:22 GMT
SALISBURY, Md.- New facial composite software that the Salisbury Police Department recently acquired makes the days of sketch artists a thing of the past.Thousands of different options are available forMore
New facial composite software that the Salisbury Police Department recently acquired makes the days of sketch artists a thing of the past.More
Friday, May 3 2013 7:34 PM EDT2013-05-03 23:34:36 GMT
CAMDEN, Del. (WBOC) - An elderly driver remains hospitalized after Thursday's multi-vehicle accident along a busy stretch of Rt. 50 in Queen Anne's County.Maryland State Police say 77-year-old Mary GreerMore
An elderly driver remains hospitalized after Thursday's multi-vehicle accident along a busy stretch of Rt. 50 in Queen Anne's County.More
Friday, May 3 2013 7:34 PM EDT2013-05-03 23:34:03 GMT
GEORGETOWN, De.- Beebee Medical Center's new medical pavilion in Georgetown is starting to take shape.Hospital officials say construction at the new facility site is on schedule, with an opening expectedMore
Beebee Medical Center's new medical pavilion in Georgetown is starting to take shape.More
Friday, May 3 2013 7:32 PM EDT2013-05-03 23:32:57 GMT
DOVER, Del. (WBOC) - Is a new solar park in Kent County worth it? That's the question energy policy experts at the Caesar Rodney Institute are asking.The Milford-area park opened in mid-April. It's Delaware'sMore
The Milford-area park opened in mid-April. It's Delaware's largest solar park - 80 acres and 15 megawatts.More
Friday, May 3 2013 4:01 PM EDT2013-05-03 20:01:10 GMT
SALISBURY, Md.- A former Wicomico High School wrestling coach on Thursday pleaded guilty to the second-degree assault of one of his teenage students. As the result of his guilty plea, 34-year-old JasonMore
A former Wicomico High School wrestling coach has pleaded guilty to the second-degree assault of one of his teenage students.More
Friday, May 3 2013 3:57 PM EDT2013-05-03 19:57:22 GMT
State officials are proposing to expand criminal background checks for people working for or with the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families.More
State officials are proposing to expand criminal background checks for people working for or with the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families.More
Friday, May 3 2013 3:50 PM EDT2013-05-03 19:50:33 GMT
DOVER, Del.- Dover police are looking for three suspects wanted for robbing a man on a city street early Friday. According to police, at around 3:30 a.m. the 38-year-old victim was on Pennsylvania AvenueMore
Dover police are looking for a group of suspects wanted for robbing a man on a city street early Friday.More
Friday, May 3 2013 2:45 PM EDT2013-05-03 18:45:39 GMT
SALISBURY, Md.- A Salisbury man convicted of raping a juvenile over a four-year period was sentenced to more than two dozen years behind bars on Friday. Montire Brown, 35, appeared in Wicomico CountyMore
A Salisbury man convicted of raping a juvenile over a four-year period was sentenced to more than two dozen years behind bars on Friday.More
Friday, May 3 2013 1:46 PM EDT2013-05-03 17:46:46 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP)— U.S. employers added 165,000 jobs in April, and hiring was much stronger in the previous two months than the government first estimated. The job increases helped reduce the unemploymentMore
The U.S. economy showed last month why it remains the envy of industrialized nations: In the face of tax increases and federal spending cuts, employers added a solid 165,000 jobs in April — and far more in February and March than anyone thought.More
Friday, May 3 2013 11:43 AM EDT2013-05-03 15:43:15 GMT
SALISBURY, Md.- Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a 45-year-old Salisbury woman. The Wicomico County Sheriff's Office said that at around 10:44 p.m. Wednesday, deputiesMore
Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a 45-year-old Salisbury woman.More
Friday, May 3 2013 10:44 AM EDT2013-05-03 14:44:00 GMT
HARRINGTON, Del.- Harrington police have arrested a Milford woman accused of cashing stolen checks. A second suspect in the case is still at large. Police said that on Wednesday, officers were contactedMore
Harrington police have arrested a Milford woman accused of cashing stolen checks. A second suspect in the case is still at large.More
Friday, May 3 2013 8:03 AM EDT2013-05-03 12:03:16 GMT
CRISFIELD, Md. - Boat captains in Crisfield say not having a main dock confuses some tourists. The main dock was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. Now, tourists and some captains have to either meet on SouthMore
Boat captains in Crisfield say not having a main dock confuses some tourists. The main dock was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. Now, tourists and some captains have to either meet on South 10th Street or at the Somerset County Dock.More
Friday, May 3 2013 8:01 AM EDT2013-05-03 12:01:24 GMT
SALISBURY, Md.- One of the Eastern Shore's leading philanthropies, the Guerrieri Family Foundation, on Thursday announced an $8 million gift for the construction of a new Academic Commons, including aMore
One of the Eastern Shore's leading philanthropies, the Guerrieri Family Foundation, on Thursday announced an $8 million gift for the construction of a new Academic Commons, including a state-of-the-art library, at Salisbury University.More
Friday, May 3 2013 7:59 AM EDT2013-05-03 11:59:53 GMT
DOVER, Del. (WBOC) - A report from the US Chamber of Commerce shows a mixed bag for Delaware when it comes to creating jobs and driving growth.Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce President Judy DiogoMore
Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce President Judy Diogo believes Delaware's economy is getting stronger.More
Friday, May 3 2013 7:57 AM EDT2013-05-03 11:57:44 GMT
Md.- Cooking is an important part of Reginald Jones' day. He needs to keep weight on because Reggie has terminal stage four cancer. "With cancer there is weight loss, as I said, I went down to one hundredMore
Md.- Cooking is an important part of Reginald Jones' day. He needs to keep weight on because Reggie has terminal stage four cancer. More
Friday, May 3 2013 7:53 AM EDT2013-05-03 11:53:54 GMT
QUEENSTOWN, MD - A major accident had closed Route 50 in each direction prior to the U.S. Route 301 split in Queen Anne's County. Motorists are advised to expect major delays on Route 50 while the crashMore
Maryland State Police say three people were injured in a serious motor vehicle crash on Route 50 near the Route 301 split in Queen Anne's County on Thursday afternoon.More
Thursday, May 2 2013 3:32 PM EDT2013-05-02 19:32:40 GMT
MAGNOLIA, Del.- Delaware State Police say a month-long drug investigation near Magnolia has led to the arrests of two brothers and the wife of one of the brothers on heroin and related charges. PoliceMore
Delaware State Police say a month-long drug investigation near Magnolia has led to the arrests of two brothers and the wife of one of them on heroin and related charges.More
Thursday, May 2 2013 2:53 PM EDT2013-05-02 18:53:02 GMT
Delaware's environmental secretary has ordered the shutdown of a Kent County recycling facility for repeated violations of state regulations.More
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Collin O'Mara has ordered the shutdown of a Kent County recycling facility for repeated violations of state regulations.More
Thursday, May 2 2013 2:26 PM EDT2013-05-02 18:26:56 GMT
A high-speed rail line across the Delmarva Peninsula is among the proposals in a plan for improving rail service along the heavily traveled Northeast corridor.More
A high-speed rail line across the Delmarva Peninsula is among the proposals in a plan for improving rail service along the heavily traveled Northeast corridor.More
Thursday, May 2 2013 12:23 PM EDT2013-05-02 16:23:00 GMT
WALLOPS ISLAND, Va.- NASA and the U.S. Navy have signed an agreement to conduct Field Carrier Landing Practice operations at the Wallops Flight Facility on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, it was announcedMore
NASA and the U.S. Navy have signed an agreement to conduct Field Carrier Landing Practice operations at the Wallops Flight Facility on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, it was announced Thursday.More
Thursday, May 2 2013 11:29 AM EDT2013-05-02 15:29:11 GMT
SNOW HILL, Md.- Detectives with the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation are investigating two separate burglaries of homes in the county. The first break-in was reported Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.,More
Detectives with the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation areinvestigating two separate burglaries of homes in the county.More
Thursday, May 2 2013 9:56 AM EDT2013-05-02 13:56:17 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP)— The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to seasonally adjusted 324,000, the lowest since January 2008. The drop points to fewer layoffs and possibly more hiring. TheMore
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to seasonally adjusted 324,000, the lowest since January 2008. The drop points to fewer layoffs and possibly more hiring.More
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:35 AM EDT2013-05-18 14:35:50 GMT
A Middletown man who prosecutors say was driving up to 90 mph before he crashed into an oncoming vehicle has been sentenced to 5 years in prison for manslaughter and assault.More
A Middletown man who prosecutors say was driving up to 90 mph before he crashed into an oncoming vehicle has been sentenced to 5 years in prison for manslaughter and assault.More
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:27 AM EDT2013-05-18 14:27:28 GMT
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP)— Powerball officials say the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery prize. LotteryMore
A little more than a year after three tickets split a world-record lottery prize, the jackpot for Saturday's Powerball drawing was nearing historic territory.More
Two Ocean City brother, Samir and Basel Ramadan, are behind bars. Federal officals say the two are ringleaders of a cigarette smuggling ring that netted millions. Police have arrested 15 people in this case - and now they're trying to find out where is all the money. As WBOC's LeAnne Matach reports, neighbors of the two brother say they are shocked that something like this was happening in their community.More
