Mike Phillips

United States

Reporter at WDEL-FM (Wilmington, DE)

WDEL/WSTW Traffic & Breaking News Reporter 1989-1993, 2015-present

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Possible new public education funding formula takes shape

3 days ago | wdel.com | Mike Phillips

The state's Public Education Funding Commission voted Monday night, June 2, 2025, to move forward with plans to find a new school funding formula, specifically what it calls a hybrid framework. The plan would combine the current per student funding system with one that incorporates weighted block grants. State Senator Laura Sturgeon, the commission's chair, said they've been working since last fall to come up with a new idea for funding public education.
Bill advances that would negate Sussex County decision

4 days ago | wdel.com | Mike Phillips

The Delaware Senate's Environment, Energy and Transportation Committee released a bill Monday night, June 2, 2025, that would provide retroactive approval of a conditional use permit, previously denied by Sussex County Council. The permit that the council blocked was for a US Wind electrical substation that is a key component of the company's plans to construct an offshore wind farm.
School van driver accused of rape

4 days ago | wdel.com | Mike Phillips

New Castle County Police have charged a 34-year old Bear area man with five counts of third degree rape where the victim is under the age of 16 in connection to a sexual relationship he allegedly had with a student. Police said the 14-year old female victim contacted them over the weekend about the relationship with 34-year old Joseph Caceres that went on from November 2024 to May of this year.
Air monitoring continuing around Delaware City refinery

5 days ago | wdel.com | Mike Phillips

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) continues to monitor air quality around the Delaware City refinery following an equipment malfunction first reported there on May 26, 2025. As a result of the incident, sulfur dioxide has been released from the facility. DNREC officials said while the levels of sulfur dioxide released have exceeded the plant's permits, they are well below health standards, and did not meet the criteria for an emergency notification.
One injured in Hedgeville shooting

5 days ago | wdel.com | Mike Phillips

Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting Sunday night, June 1, 2025, in the city's Hedgeville neighborhood. Officers went to the 1300 block of Linden Street around 9:15 p.m.They found a 23-year old man who had been shot. He was taken to the hospital in stable condition. No other details were released. Get WDEL's top stories sent right to your email. Click here to signup for WDEL's Afternoon Edition. And get breaking news notifications sent right to your mobile device.
1 arrested, two sought, in KentCo home invasion

5 days ago | wdel.com | Mike Phillips

Delaware State Police have arrested a 48-year old Hartly man in connection to a home invasion and robbery Saturday night, May 31, 2025, near Camden-Wyoming. Troopers say George Carey was one of three suspects who allegedly broke into an occupied RV around 11 p.m. along Mud Mill Road. According to police, one of the trio held the victim at knifepoint while the other two ransacked the vehicle. The victim was able to identify Carey and he was arrested after police found him walking nearby.
Murder charges filed in March homicide

1 week ago | wdel.com | Mike Phillips

Wilmington Police said murder charges have been filed against two men in connection to a fatal shooting in the city's Southbridge community in March. A New Castle County grand jury this week delivered a murder indictment against 18-year old Amir Morris, who was already being held at the New Castle County Detention Center on an unrelated issue. His bail is now posted at $1 million cash only.
One dead, one injured in Wilmington shooting

1 week ago | wdel.com | Mike Phillips

One man is dead and another injured as the result of a shooting Thursday night, May 29, 2025, in Wilmington. Police responded to the 800 block of West 7th Street in the West Center City area around 11 p.m.A 56-year old man was taken to the hospital in critical condition but did not survive. A 19-year old man was listed in stable condition. Get WDEL's top stories sent right to your email. Click here to signup for WDEL's Afternoon Edition.
Vacant property ordinance signed into law

1 week ago | wdel.com | Mike Phillips

New Castle County Executive Marcus Henry signed Ordinance #25-046 into law on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, inside the unfinished garage of a home being built on West Hillview Avenue in Holloway Terrace. "For years, this was a vacant and blighted house. It stood empty, deteriorating, and dragging down surrounding property values," said Henry, "but today that story is being rewritten.
Addressing gun violence in Wilmington

1 week ago | wdel.com | Mike Phillips

At an emotional news conference in Wilmington City Council Chambers on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 2nd District Councilwoman Shane Darby started out with an apology. "To the families who are grieving, to the neighbors who are scared to let their children play outside, to the youth who feel like survival is their only option, I apologize on behalf of City Council that has not fought hard enough, or boldly enough to end gun violence in our city," said Darby.