Peter Nichols appointed Deputy Warden of Special Operations
Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Dover, DE – The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) today announced that Peter Nichols has been promoted to Deputy Warden of the Special Operations Group (SOG). This promotions fill the vacancy created by the promotion of then-Deputy Warden Christopher Kearney to SOG Warden last November. The promotion takes effect immediately. “Deputy Warden Nichols has decades […]
First Saturday Program Explores Black Family History at the Delaware Public Archives
Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Featured Posts | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Join the Delaware Public Archives in Dover on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. for the next First Saturday Program, Tracing Black Family Histories at the Delaware Public Archives, presented by archivist Leah Greer. Researching Black family history can present unique challenges, particularly when tracing ancestors into the 19th century and earlier, before the […]
AG Jennings secures additional $25 million natural resource damage settlement payment
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced the payment of an additional $25 million by E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, The Chemours Company, DuPont de Nemours, Inc. and Corteva, Inc, (the “Companies”) in connection with the State’s July 2021 settlement with the Companies. The 2021 settlement, which resolved allegations related to the Companies’ responsibility for damages caused by releases of historical compounds within or impacting the State, including per- […]
DMV New Public Hours
Division of Motor Vehicles | Featured Posts | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is updating our operational hours to better serve both our customers and employees. Effective Monday, February 2, 2026, DMV will close to the public 30 minutes earlier to allow sufficient time for end-of-day processing and other required procedures. Our updated hours will be: Monday […]
Driving Restrictions Lifted Statewide Effective 11:00 AM
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Delaware Governor Meyer has lifted the remaining Level 1 Driving Warning in Kent and New Castle Counties, effective at 11:00 a.m. There are no driving warnings or restrictions in Delaware at this time. The cold weather advisory remains in effect as temperatures and wind chill will remain well below freezing in the coming days. Motorists are strongly urged to exercise caution as roadways and intersections may still have patches of ice and snow in some areas. Drivers should remain vigilant for black ice and proceed with caution when travelling over bridges that tend to freeze.
