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WDEL WDEL 101.7 FM / 1150 AM is Delaware’s Newsradio, trusted for breaking local news, weather, traffic, and compelling talk.

From your morning drive through the evenings, WDEL keeps the First State informed and connected. WDEL is Delaware's source for news, traffic, weather, local talk, and sports. The station is regularly recognized by its peers for outstanding news and talk programming, including the RTDNA Edward R. Murrow Awards for Overall Excellence and Newscast, the Marconi Award for "Medium market station of the

year" from the National Association of Broadcasters, the Crystal Award for public service from the National Association of Broadcasters, numerous News Operation of the Year awards from the Chesapeake Associated Press Broadcasters Association and Best of Delaware awards from Delaware Today. WDEL also airs Philadelphia Phillies baseball, Philadelphia Eagles and NFL football, and numerous Delaware high school football and basketball games. WDEL first signed on in 1922 and is one of the first 100 broadcast radio stations licensed in the U.S. WDEL is privately owned and operated by Draper Media.

Caravel Football's proposed two-year postseason ban was reduced by the DIAA Board, while a committee may hear a proposal...
09/11/2026

Caravel Football's proposed two-year postseason ban was reduced by the DIAA Board, while a committee may hear a proposal that would put limits on teams having out-of-state players.

A statewide drought watch issued in May is still in effect, although a summer of heavy rainstorms has helped refill aqui...
09/10/2026

A statewide drought watch issued in May is still in effect, although a summer of heavy rainstorms has helped refill aquifers, especially in New Castle County.

A broken natural gas line is being repaired in North Wilmington Thursday afternoon.
09/10/2026

A broken natural gas line is being repaired in North Wilmington Thursday afternoon.

Early voting is proving to be a more popular option for Delawareans during this primary election cycle.
09/10/2026

Early voting is proving to be a more popular option for Delawareans during this primary election cycle.

Delaware's move to the Football Bowl Subdivision has been successful, but they enter arguably college football's deepest...
09/10/2026

Delaware's move to the Football Bowl Subdivision has been successful, but they enter arguably college football's deepest water for the first time this weekend.

A minor earthquake, and an even smaller aftershock, hit Cecil County early Wednesday morning.
09/09/2026

A minor earthquake, and an even smaller aftershock, hit Cecil County early Wednesday morning.

One of the neat things about Delaware's scheduling is that we see mostly the same matchups in consecutive years, at the ...
09/09/2026

One of the neat things about Delaware's scheduling is that we see mostly the same matchups in consecutive years, at the same point of the year.

Why is Delmarva Power appealing a recent rate action taken by the Public Service Commission?
09/09/2026

Why is Delmarva Power appealing a recent rate action taken by the Public Service Commission?

Delmarva Power said in a recent court filing that the Delaware Public Service Commission did not follow state statute regarding a recent interim rate action.

A Wilmington man is behind bars, charged with threatening 4 people with a handgun at a shopping center Sunday night.
09/07/2026

A Wilmington man is behind bars, charged with threatening 4 people with a handgun at a shopping center Sunday night.

New Castle County Police have identified human remains discovered at Sellers Park in Wilmington after a grave was vandal...
09/06/2026

New Castle County Police have identified human remains discovered at Sellers Park in Wilmington after a grave was vandalized in 2011 as those of a woman who died 119 years ago.

New Castle County Police have identified human remains discovered at Sellers Park in Wilmington after a grave was vandalized in 2011 as those of a woman who died 119 years

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