UPDATE: All five adults have been recovered from the Scioto River as of Monday afternoon. Read more details here. DELAWARE — Two women were pronounced dead after first responders pulled them from the Scioto River Sunday night, according to the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities continue to search for two to three adult males believed […]
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Open Source: How many Flock AI cameras are in Delaware? Are more coming?
Delaware Police use Flock AI cameras to track vehicles, sparking privacy debates — visit the station to learn how they work.
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Dempsey Middle School students and staff safe after brief lockdown
Dempsey Middle School resumes normal activities after lockdown over a BB gun.
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Explaining e-bikes: What’s legal in Delaware, and what’s not?
Learn about Delaware’s e-bike regulations, the risks of unregulated models, and why enforcement matters.
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Willis Education Center student pleads not guilty to possessing a firearm at school
DELAWARE — A Willis Education Center student who was charged with possession of a deadly weapon or dangerous ordnance at school pleaded not guilty to the charge. The 16-year-old male student entered a denial — equivalent to a plea of not guilty in adult criminal court — during his March 16 arraignment in the Delaware […]
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Delaware Civil Service Commission approves hiring changes for fire & police departments
DELAWARE — Becoming a first responder is not for the faint of heart, and the city of Delaware’s Civil Service Commission took steps Wednesday to clarify how candidates move through that process. The commission approved the March 2026 police officer certified list, placing six candidates on the eligibility list. It also approved changes to the […]
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Willis Education Center student charged after firearm recovered at school
DELAWARE — A Willis Education Center student has been charged with illegal conveyance or possession of a deadly weapon or dangerous ordnance in a school safety zone. Delaware Police Department School Resource Officer John Hartman took the 16-year-old male student into custody Thursday morning after recovering a firearm, according to Delaware Police Chief Adam Moore. […]