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09/10/2026

UPDATE: The Delaware State Police have identified and arrested a second suspect in connection with the robbery of the WSFS Bank in Rehoboth Beach that occurred on Aug. 31.

UPDATE: The Delaware State Police have identified and arrested a second suspect in connection with last month’s robbery of the WSFS Bank in Rehoboth Beach. Troopers arrested 39-year-old Mark Smith of Ellendale on charges of second degree robbery and second degree conspiracy. He was arraigned and c...

09/10/2026

Delaware veterans are celebrating the passage of Senate Bill 219, a nonpartisan measure aimed at increasing income tax exemptions for retired military personnel. WMDT's Brian Roche caught up with several local veterans to hear their thoughts.

  (DOVER, Del) – Delaware veterans are celebrating the passage of Senate Bill 219. It’s a nonpartisan bill meant to help increase income tax exemptions for retired military personnel. The bill, which guarantees income tax exemptions up to 25 thousand dollars by 2029 has been in discussion for s...

09/10/2026

University of Maryland Eastern Shore brought award-winning journalist Rachel Swarns to campus for a keynote address Wednesday, where she shared her experiences covering important stories in American history. WMDT's Braden Hamelin has more on the visit.

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore brought award-winning journalist Rachel Swarns to campus for a keynote address Wednesday.

09/10/2026

The Delaware Office of Highway Safety kicks off Delmarva Bike Week, encouraging safer driving with more motorcyclists on the road.

(FREDERICA, Del) – Delaware law enforcement is reminding drivers to share the road with motorcyclists, even after the summer ends. This comes as the Delaware Office of Highway Safety kicks off Delmarva Bike Week, encouraging safer driving with motorcyclists on the road. According to the OHS, Delaw...

09/10/2026

Kind Minds United looks to bring mental health awareness to schools in Worcester County through lesson plans focusing on art activities and outdoor adventures. WMDT's Julia Green has more on the group's recent ribbon cutting.

  OCEAN CITY, Md. – The ribbon has been cut as Kind Minds United, a non-profit that brings mental health advocacy and su***de prevention efforts to local children and youth, is welcomed to the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce. The vice president of the organization, Tiffany Barry, is a licensed soc...

09/10/2026

The Delaware State Police have arrested three men in connection with a narcotics distribution investigation in Milford.

MILFORD, Del. – The Delaware State Police (DSP) have arrested three men in connection with a narcotics distribution investigation in Milford. Troopers arrested 68-year-old Mark Boyd, from Milford, 36-year-old Gary Williams, from Ellendale, and 34-year-old Joseph Palmer, from Seaford. All three men...

09/10/2026

WMDT is wearing yellow today to highlight Su***de Prevention Awareness. Tune in to today's broadcasts to spot some other team members sporting yellow for the cause. 💛

Wearing yellow today to raise awareness for su***de prevention. 💛 You are not alone. Your life matters. Paige Parsons 47 ABC - WMDT

09/10/2026

Accomack County Public Schools says ICE officials may enter all public areas of school division property; however, they must have a signed court order or judicial subpoena to access education records or students.

ACCOMACK COUNTY, Va. – Accomack County Public Schools (ACPS) Superintendent Dr. Gennifer Miller has released a statement regarding policies on federal law enforcement presence on school grounds. In a statement to WMDT, ACPS said many community members have reached out to the school district in rec...

09/10/2026

The U.S. Department of Justice District of Delaware has announced charges against a Bridgeville man for the production and distribution of child po*******hy.

BRIDGEVILLE, Del. – The U.S. Department of Justice District of Delaware has announced charges against a Bridgeville man for the production and distribution of child po*******hy. Thirty-year-old Thomas Twilley is charged in a criminal complaint with one count of production of child po*******hy and ...

09/10/2026

WMDT's Paige Parsons is in Milford today, where state agencies have partnered to host a job & resource expo. Tune into WMDT News at 5:30p & 6p to learn more about how this is equipping the greater community.