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Delaware National Guard deployed to help with inauguration security

By • 4 hours ago
Roman Battaglia / Delaware Public Media

Gov. John Carney officially activated the Delaware National Guard Friday to assist in any response to possible protests connected to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.

The Green - January 15, 2021

By • 5 hours ago

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State prosecutions for Capitol riot possible, says Delaware Attorney General

By • Jan 14, 2021
Delaware Public Media

Arrests are still rolling in for those involved in the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol last week. Delaware’s Attorney General is pushing for full accountability.

 

Two Delawareans charged for involvement in U.S Capitol riot

By • Jan 14, 2021
Federal Bureau of Investigation

Two individuals allegedly involved in last week’s riot at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington are from Delaware.

Operation Rise-N-Shyne investigation in Dover yields over 50 arrests

By • Jan 14, 2021
Dover Police Dept

A joint investigation involving Dover Police, Delaware State Police, and other state and federal agencies nets dozens of arrests of mainly gang members.

 

Powerball jackpot rises to $640M heading into Saturday's drawing

By • Jan 14, 2021
Delaware Public Media

Another huge lottery jackpot has gone unclaimed.

 

Wednesday night's Powerball prize was worth about $556.7 million, but no one matched the winning numbers.

Delaware law enforcement 'hyper-vigilant' about security threats after insurrection

By • Jan 13, 2021
Delaware Public Media

A recent FBI memo reportedly warns there are plans by far-right extremists to march on state capitals in all 50 states this weekend. 


MegaMillions jackpot climbs to $750M for Friday night's drawing

By • Jan 13, 2021
Delaware Public Media

The eighth-largest MegaMillions jackpot in history - $625 million - went unclaimed Tuesday night.

‘White privilege at its finest’: local activists react to law enforcement during Capitol siege

By • Jan 12, 2021
Sophia Schmidt / Delaware Public Media

Many— including President-elect Joe Biden— have pointed out the difference between the police response to white pro-Trump extremists invading the U.S. Capitol last week and the response to racial justice protests last year.

  

Former Wilmington Trust execs win appeal of fraud and conspiracy convictions

By • Jan 12, 2021
Sophia Schmidt/Delaware Public Media

A federal appeals court overturns the convictions of former Wilmington Trust executives found guilty of bank fraud and conspiracy.

 

Combined MegaMillions and Powerball jackpots top $1 billion this week

By • Jan 11, 2021
Delaware Public Media

More than $1 billion is up for grabs this week in the MegaMillions and Powerball jackpots.

First State COVID hospitalizations hit another new high

By • Jan 10, 2021
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Delaware’s sets another record for COVID-19-related hospitalizations.

State officials report hospitalizations reached 472 Saturday, the second straight day they hit a new high.

First State sets another record for COVID hospitalizations

By • Jan 9, 2021
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Delaware is seeing more signs of a post-holiday COVID-19 surge.

State officials report COVID-related hospitalizations set another new high Friday, hitting 464 with 62 people considered to be in critical condition.

The Green - January 8, 2021

By • Jan 8, 2021

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Bill would change Delaware state primary date

By • Jan 8, 2021
Sophia Schmidt / Delaware Public Media

Lawmakers hope to change Delaware’s state primary date to increase participation. 

 

Gov. Carney lifts restaurant curfew in latest update to COVID emergency order

By • Jan 8, 2021
State of Delaware

Gov. John Carney updates his COVID-19 emergency order easing some restrictions, while leaving others in place.

 

First State sets new single-day record for COVID-19 cases

By • Jan 7, 2021
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Delaware saw its highest single day number of coronavirus cases ever on Wednesday.

The state reports 1,241 new cases of COVID-19.

 

Delaware National Guard deployed to D.C. amid insurrection

By • Jan 7, 2021

The Delaware National Guard is heading to Washington D.C. to support law enforcement after the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol building.

Appeal of federal Canby Park fire lawsuit fails

By • Jan 6, 2021
Delaware Public Media

A civil suit brought by the families of three firefighters who died in the 2016 Canby Park fire, and several firefighters injured in the blaze appears to be over.

First State sets new high for COVID hospitalizations

By • Jan 6, 2021
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Delaware hit a new record for COVID-related hospitalizations. 

458 Delawareans are now hospitalized with the virus—several more than the previous record of 454 set late last month.

First State braces for possible post-holiday COVID surge

By • Jan 5, 2021
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

State officials remain concerned a post-holiday COVID surge could be coming to Delaware.

State constitutional amendment would make it easier to vote absentee

By • Jan 4, 2021
Roman Battaglia / Delaware Public Media

Legislation already introduced for the upcoming General Assembly session could change how Delawareans vote absentee. 

  

Delaware tops 60,000 total COVID cases, hospitalizations rise

By • Jan 4, 2021
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The First State’s COVID-19 are heading in the wrong direction as the first full week of 2021 begins.

Tatiana & Gerret Copeland helping pet owners afford veterinary medical bills

By • Jan 3, 2021
Tatiana & Gerret Copeland with their dog Reggie

The Delaware Humane Association (DHA) has received a generous donation from two well-known First State philanthropists.


State referrals start at Hope Center as calls for shelter there surge

By • Jan 3, 2021
Sophia Schmidt, Delaware Public Media

The hotel-turned-homeless-shelter in New Castle began taking its first referrals through the state last week. 

 

The New Castle County Hope Center’s first residents arrived almost three weeks ago.


COVID Hospitalizations remain steady heading into the New Year

By • Dec 31, 2020
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Hospitalizations from COVID-19 remain fairly steady, a reprieve from their consistent rise through the holidays.

Many stores in Delaware will stop providing single-use plastic bags Jan. 1

By • Dec 31, 2020
Delaware Public Media

Most Delawareans won’t be able to take their groceries home in a disposable plastic bag starting Friday.

  

State health officials prepare for the next phase of the COVID vaccine rollout

By • Dec 30, 2020
Daniel Schludi / Unsplash

State health officials are preparing for the next phase of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.


Head of the Court of Chancery announces his retirement

By • Dec 29, 2020
Delaware Courts

The head of Delaware’s Court of Chancery is preparing to retire. 

COVID hospitalizations slowing, in time for potential Christmas surge

By • Dec 29, 2020
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Hospitalizations from COVID-19 are leveling off after weeks of rising cases.

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