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Beyond the Headlines: Our Delaware Cultural Festival

Beyond the Headlines: Our Delaware Cultural Festival

Spotlight Delaware, Dec 5, 2025 - 01:37

In the latest Beyond the Headlines podcast, Spotlight Delaware Editor-In-Chief ...

ACLU sues Fenwick Island over non-resident voting

ACLU sues Fenwick Island over non-resident voting

Spotlight Delaware, Dec 5, 2025 - 01:37

A new lawsuit by the American Civil Liberties Union of Delaware against the tow...

Christina school board member Troncoso resigns

Christina school board member Troncoso resigns

Spotlight Delaware, Dec 5, 2025 - 01:37

On Thursday, Shannon Troncoso announced her resignation from the embattled Chri...

University of Delaware student busted for alleged mass shooting plot is Afghan immigrant who came to US as a ‘youth’: officials

University of Delaware student busted for alleged mass ...

Delaware News | New York Post, Dec 4, 2025 - 19:26

The University of Delaware student busted with a huge cache of guns, body armor ...

It was a successful Thanksgiving Eve for a DUI checkpoint and the Sober Rides initiative

It was a successful Thanksgiving Eve for a DUI checkpoi...

DelawaRepublic.org, Dec 4, 2025 - 19:26

Delaware’s Office of Highway Safety touts successful numbers for their DUI check...

State Auditor finds spending, decision-making issues in audit of Diamond State Port Corporation

State Auditor finds spending, decision-making issues in...

DelawaRepublic.org, Dec 4, 2025 - 19:26

DSPC received about $200 million in state funding at the start of the year.

Delaware judge pauses lawsuit over offshore wind farm

Delaware judge pauses lawsuit over offshore wind farm

DelawaRepublic.org, Dec 4, 2025 - 15:29

A controversial wind farm is slightly closer to becoming a reality, although it ...

Delaware State Park Entry Fees Will Increase in 2026

Delaware State Park Entry Fees Will Increase in 2026

Delaware LIVE News, Dec 4, 2025 - 13:34

Delaware State Park officials say the updated entry fees is designed to balance ...

Officials ID Man Struck And Killed After Running Out Of Gas

Officials ID Man Struck And Killed After Running Out Of...

First State Update, Dec 4, 2025 - 11:15

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred T...

Little Living offers defense ahead of Georgetown council vote

Little Living offers defense ahead of Georgetown counci...

Spotlight Delaware, Dec 4, 2025 - 06:10

Georgetown-based nonprofit Little Living is charging ahead in defense of its co...

Justice Department sues Delaware over voter data

Justice Department sues Delaware over voter data

Spotlight Delaware, Dec 3, 2025 - 23:21

The Trump administration sued Delaware in federal court Tuesday in an attempt t...

Delaware rescinds sponsorship contract, citing conflict with Nomad bar owner

Delaware rescinds sponsorship contract, citing conflict...

Spotlight Delaware, Dec 3, 2025 - 23:21

Officials at the Delaware Division of Small Business recently rescinded a $7,50...

Newark-Area SRO Charges Teens, Adult After Gun Found On Campus

Newark-Area SRO Charges Teens, Adult After Gun Found On...

First State Update, Dec 3, 2025 - 21:08

Delaware State Police arrested three students at Glasgow High School on Wednesda...

75 Years In Federal Prison For Man Who Raped Woman During 2023 Horrific Crime Spree

75 Years In Federal Prison For Man Who Raped Woman Duri...

First State Update, Dec 3, 2025 - 18:57

Wilmington, Delaware – Julianne E. Murray, Acting U.S. Attorney for the District...

The state is celebrating Delaware Day a bit early - by testing your First State knowledge

The state is celebrating Delaware Day a bit early - by ...

DelawaRepublic.org, Dec 3, 2025 - 18:57

As part of the Delaware 250 celebration, there will be a statewide Delaware Day ...

What’s there to do on a Sunday in December? Plenty, thanks to the Our Delaware Cultural Festival

What’s there to do on a Sunday in December? Plenty, tha...

Spotlight Delaware, Dec 3, 2025 - 18:57

Did you ever notice that some of the best weekends are the weekends when you he...

Man Struck And Killed After Running Out Of Gas

Man Struck And Killed After Running Out Of Gas

First State Update, Dec 3, 2025 - 16:26

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred T...

Delaware businesses, landlords want to see some relief in future reassessments

Delaware businesses, landlords want to see some relief ...

DelawaRepublic.org, Dec 3, 2025 - 16:26

At the Special Committee on Reassessment's fourth hearing, business leaders said...

As data center looms, lawmakers and regulators seek ways to protect ratepayers from bigger electric bills

As data center looms, lawmakers and regulators seek way...

DelawaRepublic.org, Dec 3, 2025 - 16:26

As 2025 comes to a close, efforts to address a plan to build one of the largest ...

University of Delaware student arrested with car full of guns, plans to carry out mass shooting — and chilling note about ‘martyrdom’

University of Delaware student arrested with car full o...

Delaware News | New York Post, Dec 3, 2025 - 13:52

A University of Delaware student was arrested with a car full of guns, body armo...

Smyrna budget won't raise property taxes, but utilities and fees will go up

Smyrna budget won't raise property taxes, but utilities...

DelawaRepublic.org, Dec 3, 2025 - 13:52

Fees will go up, mostly due to rate hikes from providers like Delaware Municipal...

GEAR Board’s Ninth Annual Report Highlights $110 Million in Projected Savings

GEAR Board’s Ninth Annual Report Highlights $110 Millio...

Delaware LIVE News, Dec 3, 2025 - 11:45

GEAR Board’s Ninth Annual Report Also Highlights Modernization Efforts Across De...

As businesses decry reassessment, lawmakers mull solutions

As businesses decry reassessment, lawmakers mull soluti...

Spotlight Delaware, Dec 3, 2025 - 02:16

State lawmakers grappled Tuesday with how best to move forward in the ongoing p...

Delaware judge pauses US Wind farm appeal in wake of new law

Delaware judge pauses US Wind farm appeal in wake of ne...

Spotlight Delaware, Dec 2, 2025 - 22:06

A compromise struck in June between Delaware lawmakers is poised to now end lit...

Univ. of Delaware student arrested after law enforcement say he was targeted UD Police Dept.

Univ. of Delaware student arrested after law enforcemen...

DelawaRepublic.org, Dec 2, 2025 - 20:03

A University of Delaware student is arrested, and local law enforcement says he ...

Traffic stop foils alleged terror attack plot against UD police

Traffic stop foils alleged terror attack plot against U...

Spotlight Delaware, Dec 2, 2025 - 20:03

A traffic stop at a Wilmington park unraveled a man’s detailed terror attack pl...

Rehoboth Public Library secures land for additional location, service pauses ending soon.

Rehoboth Public Library secures land for additional loc...

DelawaRepublic.org, Dec 2, 2025 - 17:00

Rehoboth Public Library services have been paused since November 12th to allow f...

Parents find fulfillment in public service, with the help of First State Educate

Parents find fulfillment in public service, with the he...

Spotlight Delaware, Dec 2, 2025 - 17:00

When Brian Jordan decided to run for his local school board, he knew he was in ...

Patrol stop in Wilmington may have foiled planned attack on UD police, authorities say

Patrol stop in Wilmington may have foiled planned attac...

Delaware LIVE News, Dec 2, 2025 - 17:00

Officers find “warfare” notes, body armor, and an illegal conversion device afte...

Wilmington receives $1.9 million in federal funding to address PFAS contamination in drinking water

Wilmington receives $1.9 million in federal funding to ...

DelawaRepublic.org, Dec 2, 2025 - 14:50

The funds will go toward design and construction to decrease contaminant levels.

Milford officials hear from housing advocates

Milford officials hear from housing advocates

DelawaRepublic.org, Dec 2, 2025 - 14:50

Delaware State Housing Authority Director Matthew Heckles said a big part of the...

The DRBA’s New hybrid ferry approved for Cape May–Lewes route

The DRBA’s New hybrid ferry approved for Cape May–Lewes...

Delaware LIVE News, Dec 2, 2025 - 14:50

DRBA awards $78.6 million contract for diesel-electric vessel expected to cut em...

Police: UD Student Found With Machinegun and Manifesto Targeting Campus Police

Police: UD Student Found With Machinegun and Manifesto ...

First State Update, Dec 2, 2025 - 09:05

A Wilmington man is facing multiple state and federal charges following a late-n...

Newark officials: Now is the time to complain about land use

Newark officials: Now is the time to complain about lan...

Spotlight Delaware, Dec 2, 2025 - 09:05

Newark is asking the public to share thoughts about how its comprehensive land-...

How a Wilmington high schooler is providing math and science help internationally

How a Wilmington high schooler is providing math and sc...

Spotlight Delaware, Dec 1, 2025 - 21:29

Once a Discord chat group, a nonprofit tutoring website led by a Wilmington hig...

Teen Shot Inside Lewes Home

Teen Shot Inside Lewes Home

First State Update, Dec 1, 2025 - 20:12

The Lewes Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the ear...

Dewey considering new permit thresholds, aims to make property maintenance and improvements easier.

Dewey considering new permit thresholds, aims to make p...

DelawaRepublic.org, Dec 1, 2025 - 17:00

Currently, any project a landowner wants to make on their property costing more ...

Pedestrian Struck And Killed Identified By Police

Pedestrian Struck And Killed Identified By Police

First State Update, Dec 1, 2025 - 15:14

The Wilmington Police Department has released the name of the pedestrian who die...

Wilmington Fire Department offers update on handling emergency medical services in the city

Wilmington Fire Department offers update on handling em...

DelawaRepublic.org, Dec 1, 2025 - 15:14

Seven months into the transition, the city saw quicker emergency response times,...

State housing task force hears on more on ways to improve

State housing task force hears on more on ways to improve

DelawaRepublic.org, Dec 1, 2025 - 15:14

A task force looking at the feasibility of a statewide department of housing hea...

Shots Fired Under Investigation In Dover

Shots Fired Under Investigation In Dover

First State Update, Dec 1, 2025 - 13:17

The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that resulted in damage ...

Fire Cop Airlifted Sunday After Crash

Fire Cop Airlifted Sunday After Crash

First State Update, Dec 1, 2025 - 13:17

A fire police officer with the Camden-Wyoming Fire Company was injured Sunday af...

Man Killed In Salem Church Road Crash Identified

Man Killed In Salem Church Road Crash Identified

First State Update, Dec 1, 2025 - 13:16

The Delaware State Police is investigating a four-car fatal crash that occurred ...

A Holiday Jewel Awaits: Spirit of Christmas Lights Up Historic New Castle

A Holiday Jewel Awaits: Spirit of Christmas Lights Up H...

Delaware LIVE News, Dec 1, 2025 - 13:16

Private homes and local museums throughout New Castle will be decorated for the ...

Holiday Celebration at Glasgow Park Promises Two Nights of Festive Fun

Holiday Celebration at Glasgow Park Promises Two Nights...

Delaware LIVE News, Dec 1, 2025 - 13:16

Glasgow Park is a welcome alternative to high-volume holiday destinations. Inste...

Two Injured In Rollover Crash In Newark

Two Injured In Rollover Crash In Newark

First State Update, Dec 1, 2025 - 09:46

Emergency crews responded to a serious crash involving a vehicle rollover and en...

Police: Armed Teen In Custody After Struggle

Police: Armed Teen In Custody After Struggle

First State Update, Dec 1, 2025 - 09:46

Police made an arrest Saturday afternoon following a pedestrian stop involving t...

Reports: Sunday Fire Sends Firefighter, Neighbor To Hospital

Reports: Sunday Fire Sends Firefighter, Neighbor To Hos...

First State Update, Dec 1, 2025 - 07:05

Fire officials are investigating a residential structure fire that occurred Sund...

Get Involved: Nuclear power, hospital costs, and e-bikes

Get Involved: Nuclear power, hospital costs, and e-bikes

Spotlight Delaware, Dec 1, 2025 - 02:24

Government works best when its citizens are knowledgeable and engaged. Delaware...

Delaware sees increase in providers offering workers' compensation since June

Delaware sees increase in providers offering workers' c...

DelawaRepublic.org, Nov 30, 2025 - 18:50

Pre-authorization gets claimants into their doctors’ offices quicker.