Delaware Confirms State’s First Case of Chronic Wasting Disease in Wild White-tailed Deer
Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Delaware has confirmed its first case of Chronic Wasting Disease, or CWD, in a wild white-tailed deer in Sussex County, with a second deer testing presumptive positive. While there is no evidence that CWD infects humans, DNREC is taking action and asking hunters and residents to follow precautions to help slow the spread.
Delaware Libraries Celebrate National Library Week 2026
Delaware Libraries | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
DOVER, Del. — Delaware Libraries celebrate National Library Week! Every day this week, Delaware Libraries will celebrate the many unique and impactful programs libraries offer to their communities. The Delaware General Assembly will recognize Library Week in Legislative Hall today on Tuesday, April 21 with a joint resolution sponsored by Senator Russ Huxtable and Representative […]
DOJ obtains prison sentences in robbery-turned-homicide
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Two individuals have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a robbery that led to the death of a Wilmington man. Charles Lowe, 47, of Felton, and Sierra Steiner, 30, of Newark, received their sentences on April 17, 2026. Lowe, who was convicted of Murder Second Degree, Robbery First Degree, Conspiracy First Degree, and […]
DPH Releases Latest Cancer Incidence and Mortality Trends in Delaware
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Monday, April 20, 2026
Note: References to the key findings available at the link below: https://publichealthalerts.delaware.gov/dph-releases-latest-cancer-incidence-and-mortality-trends-in-delaware/ DOVER, Del. (April 20, 2026) – Cancer mortality rates in Delaware continue to decline, according to new data released by the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH). Between 2008 and 2022, cancer mortality rates decreased by an average of 1.5% per year in […]
Governor Meyer Nominates Robert Storch to be Delaware’s First Inspector General
Department of Justice | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, April 20, 2026
DOVER — Governor Matt Meyer today announced the nomination of Robert P. Storch to serve as the first Inspector General for the State of Delaware. “For far too long, Delaware’s institutions have lacked the independent oversight that Delawareans deserve,” said Governor Matt Meyer. “With a seasoned leader like Robert Storch at the helm, I am confident that the new Office of the Inspector General will ensure that the actions taken […]
