WDEL-FM (Wilmington, DE)

WDEL-FM (101.7 FM) is a radio station based in Canton, New Jersey, and is part of the Delmarva Broadcasting Company. Its studios and offices are situated at 2727 Shipley Road in Wilmington, Delaware.

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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

3 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.
Driver seriously injured after SUV overturns on the Roth Bridge

3 days ago | wdel.com | Sean Greene

A 47-year-old man is in serious condition after his SUV flipped during a crash on the Roth Bridge Monday afternoon. The crash involving a tractor-trailer occurred just after 4 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 2025 in the northbound lanes of Route 1 on the upslope of the Roth Bridge over the C&D Canal. Paramedics said they found the man with head and possible internal injuries, and was taken by State Police Helicopter to Christiana Hospital for further treatment.
VIDEO | Caravel edges Sussex Tech for 5th straight DIAA Softball Championship

3 days ago | wdel.com | Sean Greene

The third time proved to be a charm as Caravel defeated Sussex Tech 3-2 to win the 2025 DIAA Softball Championship. The 4-time defending champions thought they had won the game twice in the 7th inning, but Kenzie Hunter RBI liner to centerfield finally set off the meaningful celebration, keeping the dynasty going. Caravel led 2-0 going into the 7th after Payton Losten's second RBI single of the game brought in Hunter in the bottom of the 6th in what proved to be a very meaningful insurance run.
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

4 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

4 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

4 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.
Motorcycle/minivan crash kills Dover man

5 days ago | wdel.com | Frank Gerace

A 22-year-old Dover man is dead, the victim of a crash involving a minivan and his motorcycle. The victim was southbound on North DuPont Highway near Rose Bowl Road in Cheswold shortly before 8 p.m. Friday when the minivan pulled into the motorcycle's path, Delaware State Police said. The resulting collision forced the victim off the motorcycle, and he was taken to a hospital, where he died--police are withholding his name until they notify his family.
North Star Elementary recognized for commitment to sustainability, environmental education

5 days ago | wdel.com | Mark Fowser

A local elementary school is proudly displaying a green flag. The National Wildlife Federation recently recognized North Star Elementary in the Red Clay Consolidated School District for its commitment to environmental education, sustainability and student leadership. The Eco-Schools U.S. Green Flag was presented during a recent celebrationNorth Star maintains vegetable and pollinator gardens.