Isreal Hale
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Delaware Public Media
The Killens Pond Waterpark’s new pool, nearly 13,500 square feet, was developed during the off season. Work began after the water park closed last summer.
Quinn Kirkpatrick
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Delaware Public Media
Delaware Public Media
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The Caesar Rodney School District finalizes a pay raise for its teachers union. -
Delaware DNREC PhotosDelaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is finishing work on navigation aids in five major boating waters ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
This Week on "The Green"
Office of the Governor
State lawmakers voted last year to create a new position - an independent Inspector General - designed to detect fraud, waste and abuse in state government.Gov. Matt Meyer signed that bill into law last August and last month, he nominated Robert Storch to be the state’s first IG. Storch previously served as inspector general in the federal government with the Department of Defense and National Security Agency - as well as holding senior positions with the Dept. of Justice.Storch was confirmed by the State Senate this month and is now getting down to the business of building the office from the ground upAnd this week he sat down with Delaware Public Media political reporter Bente Bouthier to discuss delivering an Office of Inspector General to the First State.
Monica Moriak
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University of Delaware
Tom Byrne
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Delaware Public Media
Evan Krape
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University of Delaware
NPR National and World Headlines
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RaDonda Vaught was convicted of negligent homicide after dispensing the wrong drug to a patient. She now gives speeches about hospital safety in an era of automation and artificial intelligence. -
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday Russia used the powerful hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile during a mass drone and missile attack on Kyiv on Sunday that killed at least two people. -
DHS was originally conceived in the interest of unity and harmony — and the phrase "homeland security" was originally meant to be reassuring. -
At a time when hopes are dim for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, some Arab and Jewish entrepreneurs are partnering across the divide, hoping to prove what's possible. -
Dozens of athletes — including former Olympians — will participate in the Las Vegas event while using performance-enhancing drugs. -
A man who opened fire Saturday near a White House security checkpoint is dead after being shot by officers who returned fire, the U.S. Secret Service said. It was the third incidence of gunfire in the vicinity of President Donald Trump in the past month.
Student Spotlight
- Early Learning Advocacy Day seeks to marshall support for youngest students
- DNREC gives kids a chance to develop fishing skills
- Annual event offers those with special needs a 'Night to Shine'
- Biggs Museum puts a spotlight on DSU's marching band
- Turkey Brawl brings local lacrosse community together
- Stuff the Bus food drive continues efforts to combat food insecurity