Delaware lawmakers approved several high-profile bills during the final hours of the 153rd General Assembly's legislative session, which stretched into the early morning of July 1 before adjournment at nearly 5 a.m.

Legislation moving through the Delaware General Assembly would require criminal background checks for many current and prospective members of the state's fire companies and emergency medical services.

Sussex County is moving forward with plans to build a new emergency medical services station in Lincoln, a project local residents and first responders say will help meet the growing demand for emergency care in the area.

A newly completed paramedic station in Kent County drew interest Tuesday as U.S. Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester visited the facility to see recent investments in emergency services.

Six new paramedic positions have opened up in Kent County as officials work to address a staffing shortage that raised alarms just months ago.

EMS crews say a passenger in a car was injured after an ice chunk flew off a large truck driving in front of them.

With January being National Blood Donor Month, the Blood Bank of Delmarva held a press conference on Wednesday to raise awareness about a steep drop in donations and the urgent need for local donors.