Posts Tagged ‘Delaware’
Milford Man Sentenced for October Rape
The Office of the Delaware Attorney General says 31-year-old Kamau Graves of Milford has been sentenced after pleading guilty to numerous rape charges stemming from an incident in October of 2018. Deputy Attorney General Rebecca Anderson says Graves told a woman he was looking for her boyfriend and asked to used the bathroom at her…
Read MoreVIDEO: WGMD News Week in Review 5/4/2019
WATCH: A toll hike on the Delaware Memorial Bridge, A serious fire damages Mill Pond Village Apartments in Salisbury, Plus the historic election of a new Speaker of the House in Maryland. Join us for a look back at the week’s top stories across Delmarva!
Read MoreGovernor Carney Launches “Keep DE Litter Free” Campaign in Rehoboth
Joined by local leaders, members of the General Assembly and advocates, Governor John Carney launched the “Keep DE Litter Free” initiative in Rehoboth Beach on Tuesday. The campaign is aimed at increasing awareness about litter in Delaware, and partnering with local officials to pursue anti-litter polices. According to a 2018 study from Keep Delaware Beautiful…
Read MoreDelaware, Maryland Police to Take Part in Drug Take-Back Day This Saturday
Law enforcement officials in Delaware and Maryland will both be taking part in National Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 27 with take-back locations across both states. In Delaware, residents are asked to dispose of their unwanted or expired medications at a number of locations in all three counties from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Both…
Read MoreTornado Watch for Delmarva Canceled
UPDATED: The tornado Watch has been canceled. =========================================== The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch that affects the following WGMD locations until 9pm: Cape May County,NJ Worcester County,MD Sussex County,DE Kent County,DE Wicomico County,MD Somerset County,MD Caroline County,MD Dorchester County,MD Talbot County,MD Queen Anne’s County,MD
Read MoreFormer Vice President and Delaware Senator Joe Biden Announces 2020 Presidential Run
The 46th Vice President of the United States and decades-long U.S. Senator for Delaware Joe Biden has announced he’ll seek the Democratic nomination for President in the 2020 election cycle. In an announcement video posted online on Thursday morning, Biden highlighted the 2017 unrest in Charlottesville, Virginia. He said that the Trump presidency is “an…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Signs Bill Raising DE Tobacco Purchase Age Into Law
Delaware Governor John Carney has signed legislation that will increase the age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21. At the signing on Wednesday morning at Legislative Hall, the Governor was joined by members of the General Assembly and advocates, as well as Dr. Kara Odom Walker, the Cabinet Secretary for the Delaware Department…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Tours Tornado Aftermath, As Community Surveys Damage
One day after an EF2 tornado tore through communities in Western Sussex County, Governor John Carney was on the ground touring the damage in Laurel. The Governor was joined by local and state emergency management officials and elected leaders. According to the Laurel Fire Department, Governor Carney said “My heart goes out to these folks.…
Read MoreUPDATED: DE & US Flags Return to Full Staff Monday
Delaware Governor John Carney today ordered United States and Delaware flags lowered to half-staff in honor of U.S. Marines Staff Sergeant Christopher Slutman, who was killed in action in Afghanistan on Monday. Staff Sergeant Slutman resided in Newark, Delaware along with his family. Flags are to be returned to full staff Monday morning. MD &…
Read MoreVIDEO: WGMD News Week in Review 4/13/2019
WATCH: A look back at the week’s top stories including the death of Maryland Speaker Michael Busch, Delaware increasing it’s age to purchase tobacco, possible Hepatitis A exposure in Delaware and a school shooting plot at Snow Hill Middle School thwarted. Plus, our Person of the Week is Staff Sargeant Christopher Slutman who died in…
Read MoreDE Farm Bureau Bringing Book Barns to DE Elementary Schools
Over the next three years, the Delaware Farm Bureau will put “ag accurate” books in every Delaware elementary school library – and in the past two weeks – Book Barns have been delivered to Rehoboth and Shields Elementary Schools. “Book Barns” are a set of custom-made shelves – which are so far being built by…
Read MoreDelaware Flu Activity Remains High Late in the Season
The Delaware Department of Health Services is reporting continual elevated reported cases of influenza A (H3N2) viruses. This is despite the fact that the 2018-2019 flu season should be coming to a close, based on historical reported cases. As on March 23, State health officials say there have been 5,854 lab-confirmed cases of influenza in…
Read MoreGovernors Hogan, Carney and Others Urge Federal Lawmakers to Restore Chesapeake Bay Funding
In a letter addressed to the U.S. Senate and U.S. House Appropriations Committees, a number of leaders with interest in the Chesapeake Bay requested further funding, and millions were slashed by the Trump administration. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, Chair of the Chesapeake Bay Commission Tawanna Gaines, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf,…
Read MoreSalisbury Zoo Welcomes Two New Bisons
The Salisbury Zoo has announced it’s acquiring two young female bisons. Following the death of their male bison last June, the Zoo began searching for compatible companions for their older female bison, Agnes. Zoo staff searched for available bisons close to their location on the East Coast. The Zoo Registrar found two young female bisons…
Read MoreDE Governor Carney Signs National Popular Vote Bill Into Law
On Thursday, March 28, Delaware Governor John Carney, a Democrat signed into law a bill that would award the state’s three electoral votes to the winner of the national popular vote winner, should a majority of states agree to do the same. The bill was introduced by Senate Majority Whip Bryan Townsend, a Democrat of…
Read MoreDelaware AG Warns of Summer Vacation Rental Scams
The Attorney General’s Office is out with a warning for Delawareans looking for a vacation rental this summer. The Consumer Protection Unit of the Delaware Department of Justice is warning that scammers are operating rental schemes, by finding legitimate rental postings and capturing the information and photos of the property, then posting them on Craigslist…
Read MoreDelaware House Passes Early Voting Bill, Governor Carney Reacts
The Delaware House of Representatives has approved legislation that would allow in-person early voting in the state. According to the State Legislature, the bill passed in a 34 to 6 vote on Tuesday. The bill would establish in-person early voting in the First State beginning in 2020. This would allow registered voters to vote in-person…
Read MoreProgram Educating Young Girls About S.T.E.M. Comes to Sussex County
Delaware DigiGirlz 2019 will be held for the first time in Sussex County. The State announced that as of today, registration is open for the event held on May 15. It opens the door for girls in the 8th and 9th grades (or Ages 13-15) to explore the possibilities of careers in the science, technology,…
Read MoreFederal Energy Regulatory Commission Denies Rehearing on Artificial Island Costs
A rehearing request on the cost allocation of the $278-million Artificial Island transmission line project has been denied by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. A fair allocation has been established for the FERC that will greatly reduce future costs for businesses and residential electric ratepayers on Delmarva. Initial calculations would have had Delaware and Maryland…
Read MoreDelaware Bill Would Give State’s Electoral Votes to National Popular Vote Winner
Proposed legislation in Delaware would provide the state’s 3 electoral votes to the winner of the national popular vote in the Presidential election. Senate Bill 22, introduced by Senate Majority Whip Bryan Townsend, a Democrat of New Castle County would enter Delaware into what is known as the “National Popular Vote Interstate Compact”, a coalition…
Read MoreDSP Shootings Investigation Leads to Nearly 100 Drug Arrests in Bridgeville
Delaware State Police say a multi-agency effort has netted multiple arrests following an investigation into a series of shootings in the Coverdale Crossroads area of Bridgeville. Troopers say their on-going initiative began on January 28 in response to the increase in gun violence and reported shooting incident, including a shooting that injured a driver and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Winter Weather Advisory for Wednesday in Delaware
UPDATED – 2/19/19 3pm – Winter Weather Advisory in effect from Wednesday, 7:00 AM EST until Wednesday, 4:00 PM EST. Source: U.S. National Weather Service …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY… * WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches expected. * WHERE…Portions of northeast Maryland…
Read MoreDelaware, Maryland and Virginia Join Federal Lawsuit Against President Trump Over National Emergency
All three states that make up Delmarva: Delaware, Maryland and Virginia have joined thirteen other states in suing President Donald J. Trump after he declared a national emergency on Friday regarding the situation at the nation’s southern border with Mexico. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL COMPLAINT Led by California, and filed in U.S. District…
Read MoreLegal Sports Betting Sees Success in Delaware
Delaware officials say sports betting has proven successful for the first state since it became legal in summer of 2018. Reports say that from July 1st to this month sports-related bets have netted the state a profit of 11,000 dollars. That includes 151,000 dollars placed on this year’s 53rd Super Bowl between the Los Angeles…
Read MoreGeorgetown Man Sentenced for Abusing His Infant Daughter
The Delaware Department of Justice says 25-year-old Eduar Guzman-Cruz of Georgetown will spend a year in prison for abusing his infant daughter, causing serious injuries to her. Deputy Attorney General Michael Tipton prosecuted the case, which led to Guzman-Cruz pleading guilty to second degree assault and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child.…
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