Thursday, May 23 2013 10:17 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:17:15 GMT
DOVER, Md.- Dover police have arrested a Bridgeville man accused of robbing another man of his cellphone at gunpoint. Eric Lloyd, 20, is charged with first-degree robbery and carrying a concealed dangerousMore
Dover police have arrested a Bridgeville man accused of robbing another man of his cellphone at gunpoint.More
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:07 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:07:43 GMT
MILTON, Del.- The Cape Henlopen School District Board of Education is considering plans to fix a racial divide between two of the district's elementary schools. According to the Delaware DepartmentMore
The Cape Henlopen School District Board of Education is considering plans to fix a racial divide between two of the district's elementary schools.More
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:59 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:59:36 GMT
CAMDEN, Del. - Lots of people use Craigslist for finding things like lost dogs or even lost cats. "It's kind of like Facebook for finding things," said Beth Butts, Public Relations Coordinator with theMore
The Kent County SPCA is fighting back against an anonymous person who claims the shelter is out to make money and not to help animals.More
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:53 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:53:27 GMT
DOVER, Del. (WBOC) - Delaware's obsession with low-number license plates is easy to see. All you have to do is drive down any road in the first state. But there's another low-number obsession that's lessMore
Delaware's obsession with low-number license plates is easy to see. All you have to do is drive down any road in the first state. But there's another low-number obsession that's less visible - for low number hunting licenses.More
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:15 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:15:26 GMT
SMYRNA, Del.– The Town of Smyrna has announced details regarding the 2013 Smyrna-Clayton Memorial Day Parade and celebration to be held on Monday, May 27. The Memorial Day parade will begin at 10 a.m.,More
The Town of Smyrna has announced details regarding the 2013 Smyrna-Clayton Memorial Day Parade and celebration to be held on Monday, May 27.More
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:18 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:18:21 GMT
Police in Wilmington have charged a man with filing a false report after they spent time and manpower searching for his stepdaughter, who was not missing.More
Police in Wilmington have charged a man with filing a false report after they spent time and manpower searching for his stepdaughter, who was not missing.More
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:56 AM EDT2013-05-22 11:56:48 GMT
SEAFORD, Del.- It is being called one of the deadliest tornadoes this country has ever seen. For the people of Moore, OK, their thoughts will now turn to rebuilding their homes and lives. Here on Delmarva,More
It is being called one of the deadliest tornadoes this country has ever seen. For the people of Moore, OK, their thoughts will now turn to rebuilding their homes and lives. Here on Delmarva, people are reaching out to help, while others are looking to reconnect with loved ones living in that tornado-ravaged town.More
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:35 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:35:20 GMT
GEORGETOWN, Del.- Sussex County leaders on Tuesday unveiled a pared-back county budget that holds the line on property taxes, trims sewer construction and offers a one-time credit for property owners. CountyMore
Sussex County leaders on Tuesday unveiled a reduced budget plan for the 2014 fiscal year that keeps property taxes the same for 24th year in a row. The plan also calls for a reduction in sewer fees for most public wastewater customers.More
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:09 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:09:43 GMT
Appoquinimink High School officials say a gym teacher and head baseball coach is on administrative leave and barred from contact with students after an arrest on indecent exposure charges.More
Appoquinimink High School officials say a gym teacher and head baseball coach is on administrative leave and barred from contact with students after an arrest on indecent exposure charges.More
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:46 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:46:57 GMT
DOVER, Del.- Dover police say a Georgia man is facing drug and related charges after officers seized a large quantity of PCP from him over the weekend. Police said that late Sunday morning officers wereMore
Dover police say a Georgia man is facing drug and related charges after officers seized a large quantity of PCP from him over the weekend.More
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:20 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:20:00 GMT
SEAFORD, Del.- Authorities say a woman was killed when the motorcycle she was riding on as a passenger collided with a pickup truck in Seaford late Monday afternoon. Seaford police said that shortlyMore
Authorities say a woman was killed when the motorcycle she was riding on as a passenger collided with a pickup truck in Seaford late Monday afternoon.More
Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:39 AM EDT2013-05-21 12:39:09 GMT
DOVER, Del. (WBOC) - A new Family Dollar is looking to set up shop in downtown Dover. The builders are going before the city's planning commission Monday night looking for approval to move forward.TheMore
The Family Dollar would replace a recognizable building that some have called it a bit of an eye sore - the old NAPA store on Loockerman and New streets.More
Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:09 AM EDT2013-05-21 12:09:04 GMT
DOVER, Del. (WBOC) - Job centers at Delaware libraries are in danger of shutting down later this year. The funding for the programs is running out.Nick Strasser has been looking for job for a long timeMore
Stimulus money funded the program. It totaled just under $2 million, plus an extra $1 million match.More
Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:07 AM EDT2013-05-21 12:07:56 GMT
Parking spots for cars are a precious commodity in Rehoboth. To keep scooters out of the spots and off the sidewalks, there are designated parking areas near the beach.More
Parking spots for cars are a precious commodity in Rehoboth. To keep scooters out of the spots and off the sidewalks, there are designated parking areas near the beach.More
Monday, May 20 2013 3:47 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:47:58 GMT
SEAFORD, Del.- Police have arrested a Seaford couple on robbery and related charges following accusations that they stole a woman's purse in the parking lot of a supermarket. Seaford police said theMore
Police have arrested a Seaford couple on robbery and related charges following accusations that they stole a woman's purse in the parking lot of a supermarket.More
Monday, May 20 2013 2:38 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:38:55 GMT
HARRINGTON,Del.- Harrington police arrested a 42-year-old Smyrna male over the weekend, charging him with his fifth DUI offense.On Saturday, while patrolling Route 13, officers say that they stoppedMore
Harrington police say a weekend traffic stop has led to a 53-year-old woman being charged with her 5th offense DUI.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 10:19 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 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 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
Friday, May 17 2013 1:55 PM EDT2013-05-17 17:55:22 GMT
A Pennsylvania company is planning a $1 billion investment in a data storage and management facility at the former Chrysler assembly plant site in Newark.More
A Pennsylvania company is planning a $1 billion investment in a data storage and management facility at the former Chrysler assembly plant site in Newark.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 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 8:35 AM EDT2013-05-17 12:35:43 GMT
Fire officials say a 23-year-old dock worker was rescued from the cargo hold of a ship being unloaded at the Port of Wilmington after a 2,000-pound coil of wire rolled onto him.More
Fire officials say a 23-year-old dock worker was rescued from the cargo hold of a ship being unloaded at the Port of Wilmington after a 2,000-pound coil of wire rolled onto him.More
Friday, May 17 2013 8:00 AM EDT2013-05-17 12:00:39 GMT
With no discussion, the state House has approved a legislative effort by Democratic Gov. Jack Markell to circumvent Delaware's courts to get a HealthSouth hospital built in Middletown.More
With no discussion, the state House has approved a legislative effort by Democratic Gov. Jack Markell to circumvent Delaware's courts to get a HealthSouth hospital built in Middletown.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
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 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 11:19 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
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 4:01 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 9:24 AM EDT2013-05-15 13:24:52 GMT
Maryland's Washington College is preparing to announce the winner of the nation's largest literary prize for undergraduate college students.More
A student from Delaware who hopes to work as a journalist has been awarded the $61,000 Sophie Kerr Prize, the nation's largest literary prize for undergraduate college students.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 8:05 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 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 7:45 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
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 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 11:50 AM EDT2013-05-13 15:50:49 GMT
A state panel examining soaring workers compensation rates in Delaware is recommending that the state implement a two-year inflation freeze on medical providers' fee schedules.More
A state panel examining soaring workers compensation rates in Delaware is recommending that the state implement a two-year inflation freeze on medical providers' fee schedules.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
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 3:46 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 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 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
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 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
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
Wednesday, May 8 2013 12:44 PM EDT2013-05-08 16:44:17 GMT
A former Wilmington Trust executive has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud in an investigation of the failed bank's lending practices.More
A former Wilmington Trust executive has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud in an investigation of the failed bank's lending practices.More
Wednesday, May 8 2013 8:19 AM EDT2013-05-08 12:19:16 GMT
A former liquor industry executive serving a two-year federal sentence in a campaign finance scheme is expected to plead guilty in a related state case.More
A former liquor industry executive serving a two-year federal sentence in a campaign finance scheme has pleaded guilty in a related state case.More
Monday, May 6 2013 2:18 PM EDT2013-05-06 18:18:24 GMT
The state attorney general's office is asking a judge to declare a New Castle home that is an alleged haven for drug dealers and prostitutes to be a criminal nuisance.More
The state attorney general's office is asking a judge to declare a New Castle home that is an alleged haven for drug dealers and prostitutes to be a criminal nuisance.More
Thursday, May 2 2013 8:58 AM EDT2013-05-02 12:58:26 GMT
GEORGETOWN, Del.- Luisa Pzun is Grocery shopping in Georgetown. Even this simple task is often challenging for immigrants like her. "English is a difficulty for us and we cannot express ourself or askMore
Immigrants face daily struggles to survive in the U.S. Simple tasks are challenging when you don't speak English.More
Thursday, May 2 2013 5:49 AM EDT2013-05-02 09:49:06 GMT
A House committee has sent a gun-control bill banning the sale and possession of high-capacity magazines in Delaware to the full House for consideration.More
A House committee has sent a gun-control bill banning the sale and possession of high-capacity magazines in Delaware to the full House for consideration.More
Wednesday, May 1 2013 3:58 PM EDT2013-05-01 19:58:26 GMT
MILLSBORO, Del.- Delaware State Police say one man died and another was injured as the result of a single-vehicle crash that occurred west of Millsboro. Investigators said the crash occurred at aroundMore
Delaware State Police say one man died and another was injured as the result of a single-vehicle crash that occurred west of Millsboro.More
Wednesday, May 1 2013 2:44 PM EDT2013-05-01 18:44:19 GMT
FELTON, Del.- Delaware State Police are investigating say a 22-year-old Dover man had to be rushed to the hospital after he was shot in the hand during an attempted robbery near Felton. Police saidMore
Delaware State Police are investigating say a 22-year-old Dover man had to be rushed to the hospital after he was shot in the hand during an attempted robbery near Felton.More
Wednesday, May 1 2013 9:52 AM EDT2013-05-01 13:52:57 GMT
Delaware State Police say a 21-year-old man is facing drunken driving charges following an accident in Middletown that caused a tanker trailer carrying latex paint to overturn.More
Delaware State Police say a 21-year-old man is facing drunk driving and related charges following a crash in Middletown that caused a tanker trailer hauling latex paint to overturn.More
Wednesday, May 1 2013 9:22 AM EDT2013-05-01 13:22:33 GMT
The state Senate has passed a bill to add representatives of public employee labor unions to the panel that controls and manages state employee benefits.More
The state Senate has passed a bill to add representatives of public employee labor unions to the panel that controls and manages state employee benefits.More
Wednesday, May 1 2013 7:42 AM EDT2013-05-01 11:42:15 GMT
DOVER, Del. (WBOC) - Delaware lawmakers are looking at making it easier to register to vote in the first state.A bill introduced Tuesday would allow Election Day registration on primary, special and generalMore
A bill introduced Tuesday would allow Election Day registration on primary, special and general elections. Currently, the deadline is the fourth Saturday prior to an Election Day.More
Wednesday, May 1 2013 7:34 AM EDT2013-05-01 11:34:58 GMT
INDIAN RIVER INLET, Del. (APWBOC) - As Delaware's coastal communities prepare for the summer tourist season, officials announced Tuesday that the state is getting up to $30 million in federal fundingMore
The money will help restore Delaware's ocean beaches to the conditions that existed before Superstorm Sandy struck six months ago and to their original design profilesMore
Wednesday, May 1 2013 7:31 AM EDT2013-05-01 11:31:31 GMT
DOVER, Del. (WBOC) - A group of Delaware lawmakers are once again pushing for rent justification rules for manufactured home communities. A bill on this passed the state Senate last year but failed inMore
A group of Delaware lawmakers are once again pushing for rent justification rules for manufactured home communities. A bill on this passed the state Senate last year but failed in the House.More
Tuesday, April 30 2013 12:05 PM EDT2013-04-30 16:05:09 GMT
Georgetown, Del. - Nearly 200 jobs are coming to Delaware. Sussex County Council approved economic development grants awarding nearly $140,000 to two companies at it's April 30 meeting. The grantsMore
Nearly 200 jobs are coming to Delaware. Sussex County Council approved economic development grants awarding nearly $140,000 to two companies at it's April 30 meeting.
Tuesday, April 30 2013 11:49 AM EDT2013-04-30 15:49:52 GMT
DOVER, Del., - State Conservationist Russell Morgan today announced additional funding for an initiative to improve water quality in the Clear Brook- Nanticoke River Watershed in Delaware. The USDA NaturalMore
State Conservationist Russell Morgan today announced additional funding for an initiative to improve water quality in the Clear Brook- Nanticoke River Watershed in Delaware.More
Tuesday, April 30 2013 7:10 AM EDT2013-04-30 11:10:00 GMT
DOVER, Del. (WBOC) - Supporters of a bill to repeal Delaware's death penalty are looking for a way around a road block to their effort.The bill stalled in House Judiciary Committee last week. LawmakersMore
The bill stalled in House Judiciary Committee last week. Lawmakers didn't end up voting on the bill when it looked like there weren't enough yes votes.More
Wednesday, April 17 2013 12:42 PM EDT2013-04-17 16:42:56 GMT
Amtrak says all trains have been stopped between Wilmington and Baltimore after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a train in Stanton.More
Authorities say all Amtrak trains have been stopped between Wilmington and Baltimore after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a train in Stanton.More
Wednesday, April 17 2013 12:39 PM EDT2013-04-17 16:39:27 GMT
Planned Parenthood of Delaware says state regulators have launched an investigation into the conduct of several medical professionals at the facility.More
Planned Parenthood of Delaware says state regulators have launched an investigation into the conduct of several medical professionals at the facility.More
Wednesday, April 17 2013 11:37 AM EDT2013-04-17 15:37:42 GMT
DOVER, Del.- With planting season getting under way, Delaware agriculture officials are advising drivers to be on the lookout for slow-moving farm equipment along the state's roads. Farm equipment oftenMore
With planting season getting under way, Delaware agriculture officials are advising drivers to be on the lookout for slow-moving farm equipment along the state's roads.More
Tuesday, April 16 2013 3:11 PM EDT2013-04-16 19:11:03 GMT
The son of a man who killed two people at a Delaware courthouse before taking his own life does not plan to fight charges of violating his probation on federal kidnapping and fraud charges.More
The son of a man who killed two people at a Delaware courthouse before taking his own life does not plan to fight charges of violating his probation on federal kidnapping and fraud charges.More
Monday, April 15 2013 2:52 PM EDT2013-04-15 18:52:04 GMT
The Scooter Store, a Texas-based company that supplies power wheelchairs and scooters to people with limited mobility, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.More
The Scooter Store, a Texas-based company that supplies power wheelchairs and scooters to people with limited mobility, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.More
Monday, April 15 2013 11:33 AM EDT2013-04-15 15:33:23 GMT
Newark officials are reminding town police that they can't stop people from photographing trains unless they believe criminal activity is involved.More
Newark officials are reminding town police that they can't stop people from photographing trains unless they believe criminal activity is involved.More
Monday, April 15 2013 8:10 AM EDT2013-04-15 12:10:31 GMT
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. - A man crashes his SUV into a Rehoboth Beach Taco Bell and then tries to run away from the scene. Delaware State Police say it happened around 11:45 p.m. Saturday in the 19000More
Delaware State Police say a driver crashed his SUV into a Rehoboth Beach Taco Bell and then tried to run away from the scene.More
Sunday, April 14 2013 3:11 AM EDT2013-04-14 07:11:46 GMT
MILLSBORO, Del. (AP) - A Delaware Boy Scout troop is celebrating its first black scout to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. The Daily Times reports that Boy Scout Troop 89 in Millsboro held a court ofMore
A Delaware Boy Scout troop is celebrating its first black scout to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout.More
Saturday, April 13 2013 4:24 PM EDT2013-04-13 20:24:32 GMT
LAUREL, Del. (AP) - Authorities say four Laurel residents have been linked to a vandalism incident involving a monument to 17th-century English explorer Capt. John Smith. Officials said the incidentMore
Authorities say four Laurel residents have been linked to a vandalism incident involving a monument to 17th-century English explorer Capt. John Smith.More
Saturday, April 13 2013 11:11 AM EDT2013-04-13 15:11:17 GMT
DOVER, Del. - Hundreds of Delaware Air National Guard members are heading to Afghanistan. Members gathered at Dover Air Force Base on Friday for a final farewell. For some of these 324 troops, like specialistMore
Hundreds of Delaware Air National Guard members are heading to Afghanistan. Members gathered at Dover Air Force Base on Friday for a final farewell.More
Friday, April 12 2013 3:51 PM EDT2013-04-12 19:51:43 GMT
LAUREL, Del.- Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife Enforcement agents say that this week they made four arrests in connection with an April 1 incident of criminal mischief at the Phillips Landing publicMore
Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife Enforcement agents say that this week they made four arrests in connection with an April 1 incident of criminal mischief at the Phillips Landing public boat ramp near Laurel.More
Friday, April 12 2013 2:39 PM EDT2013-04-12 18:39:23 GMT
MILTON, Del.- Delaware State Police are investigating a three-vehicle crash near Harbeson that left two people injured Friday morning. Troopers said that at around 10:30 a.m., 51-year-old Clifton W.More
Delaware State Police are investigating a three-vehicle crash near Harbeson that left two people injured Friday morning.More
Friday, April 12 2013 1:27 PM EDT2013-04-12 17:27:10 GMT
A former Bethany Beach public safety director who resigned after being charged with inappropriately touching a woman at a Christmas party has been cleared of criminal charges.More
A former Bethany Beach public safety director who resigned after being charged with inappropriately touching a woman at a Christmas party has been cleared of criminal charges.More
Friday, April 12 2013 1:26 PM EDT2013-04-12 17:26:09 GMT
Maryland State Police are urging motorcycle operators and automobile drivers to use caution to prevent more fatal crashes.More
Beginning April 15, law enforcement across Delaware will be patrolling high crash roadways ensuring that both motorists and motorcyclists are sharing the road and ensuring that motorcyclists are complying with the state's motorcycle safety laws.More
Friday, April 12 2013 9:58 AM EDT2013-04-12 13:58:16 GMT
DOVER, Del. (AP) - Delaware health officials are urging consumers to take precautions to prevent possible infection from recalled Farm Rich brand frozen foods. Health officials say retailers in DelawareMore
Delaware health officials are urging consumers to take precautions to prevent possible infection from recalled Farm Rich brand frozen foods.More
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:16 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:16:41 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP)- New-home sales rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 454,000 in April, the Commerce Department said Thursday. That was up 2.3 percent from March and just slightly below January'sMore
New-home sales rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 454,000 in April, the Commerce Department said Thursday. That was up 2.3 percent from March and just slightly below January's 458,000. Both January and April had the fastest sales rates since July 2008.More
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:53 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:53:27 GMT
DOVER, Del. (WBOC) - Delaware's obsession with low-number license plates is easy to see. All you have to do is drive down any road in the first state. But there's another low-number obsession that's lessMore
Delaware's obsession with low-number license plates is easy to see. All you have to do is drive down any road in the first state. But there's another low-number obsession that's less visible - for low number hunting licenses.More
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:00 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:00:01 GMT
OCEAN CITY, Md.- Ocean City police say a suspected drunk driver faces a slew of charges after he led offers on a high-speed chase. Police said that at around 11:20 p.m. Monday, officers observed a vehicleMore
Ocean City police say a suspected drunk driver faces a slew of charges after he led offers on a high-speed chase.More
