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The New Castle County Division of Police has issued a Gold Alert for Cassidy Vankavelaar, a missing 15-year-old from Wilmington. Cassidy left her home on Friday evening, and her comments have raised safety concerns.

'Back on track': Biden unveils plan for first US high-speed train. Train enthusiast Joe Biden unveiled a $8.2 billion plan Friday to get America's creaking rail network back on track, including its first ever high-speed link between Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

This week in New Castle County, Delaware, several incidents occurred that raised concerns for public safety. These incidents include the theft of a car with a 1-year-old child inside, a murder investigation, the escape of an offender from a correctional facility, a fatal shooting inside a home, and the arrest of a suspect in connection with a previous shooting. Authorities are actively investigating these incidents and seeking information from the public.

Is your favorite Kent County restaurant or food establishment among the places with the most health and food safety guideline violations in the past 30 days as of Dec. 9? See the chart below to find out. At the top of the chart is Pat's Pizza at 41 E Glenwood Ave. in Smyrna,...

NEW CASTLE, DE – A domestic dispute at the Best Night Inn on 1200 West Avenue escalated into a violent altercation involving police on December 2. A 22-year-old woman from…

GEORGETOWN, Del. – Saturday, the Brandywine Valley mega adoption saw dozens of people walk into the shelter empty handed, and dozens of pups walked out with their new owners. “We’ve got a lot of dogs here that have been here for a little while and they’ve already found homes,”...

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around newark..

School, sports, volunteering and more: Dhivya Muthupalaniappan does it all. The 15-year-old is now one of the longest-standing volunteers at the Food Bank of Delaware, donating her time since she's been 10 years old. ...

Officials in New Castle County, Delaware have announced the launch of a video streaming feature for 911 emergency calls.

On the morning of December 8, 2023, an incident took place at William Penn School during the transition to the second period. The school initiated a safety protocol, allowing the Leadership Team, SRO, and Constables to investigate. Students not involved were sent to their classes, and teaching continued as normal.

The Food Bank of Delaware will hold mass drive-thru distributions next week in each county. The first one is scheduled for Monday, December 11 starting at 9:00 a.m. at Crossroad Community Church in Georgetown. On Wednesday the 13th at 9:00 a.m., the distribution location will be in Kent County at the Dover Motor Speedway. To help speed up the check-in process, pre-registration is requested. On-site registration will also be available, and pre-registration does not guarantee service. Service will be first-come, first-served, while supplies last. Assistance is limited to one per household. Attendees must be present to receive assistance. You must bring proof that you live in Delaware such as a state-issued ID or a utility bill.

Ho, Ho, Ho! Get ready to jingle all the way as we bring you the much-anticipated "Cookies and Cocoa with Santa!" event. Leave the long lines at the mall behind and join us for a festive day filled with joy, laughter, and the sweet aroma of cookies and cocoa.

Home prices are dropping in Delaware. An analysis of data from Realtor.com shows the median home in New Castle County listed for $419,175 in November, down 6.7% from the previous month's $449,417. Compared with November 2022, however, the median home list price increased 8.3% from $386,000. The median home in...

The Townsend Fire Company will be hosting their annual Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, December 17th, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.. Santa will be available for photos. Parents, bring your camera!! $10.00 – age 13 – senior $5.00 – age 4 – 12 Free – Children 3 and under Please click the flyer below to be directed to the Townsend Fire Company’s Facebook event page for more information:Visit here for more details.

All aboard! The Town presents: Trans Siberian Express! Get ready to jingle all the way this Christmas season with a unique concert experience on Sat, Dec 09 · 7pm - 9pm. The event will be held at the The Town Church, 160 Commerce Drive, Middletown, DE 19709.

The New Castle County Division of Police emphasizes the need for extra caution and preparedness when driving in snowy conditions. They suggest drivers slow down and keep a safe distance from other vehicles to prevent accidents. They also recommend smooth, gradual movements when steering, accelerating, and braking on snow-covered roads.

47ABC – The Brandywine Valley SPCA is hosting their December Mega Adoption event this weekend, December 9th and 10th!. Shelters from over four different states will have dogs and cats available for only 35 dollars. Sara Smith, the Director of communications for the Brandywine Valley SPCA, says they are...

State troopers are now involved in figuring out who left three adorable puppies to freeze to death in Salem County. The incident happened this past Wednesday, November 29th, at the end of Eppinger Avenue in Pittsgrove Township. Authorities say a Good Samaritan had located three puppies left trapped in a...

For the second consecutive year, the Elsmere Christmas Parade has been canceled because of inclement weather. The Elsmere Fire Company said it would be in the best interest of attendees, participants, fire company staff and assisting agencies to cancel the parade due to the expected wet, windy conditions. However, Breakfast...

Get ready to roll the dice and relive the glory days, Elkton High Class of 2013! Your "Grand Casino Night" Reunion is just around the corner. This isn't just any old get-together, it's a night of glitz, glamour, and good old-fashioned fun.