WMDT-TV (Salisbury, MD)

WMDT is an ABC-affiliated TV station that serves the Delmarva Peninsula, with its license based in Salisbury, Maryland. It transmits a high-definition digital signal on UHF channel 47 from a transmitter located in the countryside of Wicomico County, just northeast of Mardela Springs. Notably, its tower ranks as the second tallest structure in Maryland. Viewers can tune in on Comcast channel 7 or watch in high definition on digital channel 210. The station is owned by Marquee Broadcasting and has its studios situated on West Main Street, although its official address is Downtown Plaza in Salisbury.

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GMD previews CPS's "World War II: Heroes of the Eastern Shore" show

1 day ago | wmdt.com | Jordie Clark

WMDT – The Community of Salisbury is preparing to present a documentary entitled “World War II: Heroes of the Eastern Shore.”This show will be shown across Delmarva, and includes narration, dramatic readings, slides, and music from a live band, all while honoring the men and women of the Shore who served our country, at home and overseas. CPS’s Matt Bogdan stopped by Good Morning Delmarva to talk more about this unique show.
IRSD to host first public meeting about the current expense referendum this week

2 days ago | wmdt.com | Blake Lipton

SELBYVILLE, Del. – The Indian River School District will host its first of three public meetings about the current expense referendum this week. School district officials say they need more funding to deal with increasing operating costs and to maintain a competitive salary package. The first meeting will be held at Millsboro Middle School on Wednesday, May 14 at 7 pm.
Sen. Buckson discusses potential Hope Center in Kent County

2 days ago | wmdt.com | Blake Lipton

DOVER, Del. – State Senator Eric Buckson held a meeting Monday to discuss a possible future Hope Center for Kent County. Currently, the only Hope Center in existence is the one up in New Castle County. The Hope Center looks to provide financial support and house individuals for those experiencing homelessness. Senator Buckson and a group of others visited that facility, wanting to see what the Center has to offer in terms of services that could be replicated in Dover.
Police investigating a serious crash that left one dead in Dover

2 days ago | wmdt.com | Areyhon Collick

DOVER, Del. – Police are currently investigating a crash that claimed the life of one Sunday morning. According to police, around 4:15 a.m., they received a report of a crash involving a Kawasaki motorcycle around White Oak Road and Garrison Oak Road. When officers arrived, they found a 58-year -old man lying in a field by the road after being ejected from their motorcycle. The motorcycle was on white oak road before it suddenly veered off the road and hit a ditch causing him to eject.
Police investigating shots fired at home in Pocomoke

2 days ago | wmdt.com | Areyhon Collick

POCOMOKE, Md. – Police are investigating shots fired in Pocomoke yesterday morning. According to Maryland State police, around 1:30 am, they received a report of shots fired at 4300 residential block of Stockton road. Police learned that the shots were fired at a home in the area, but no one was injured.
Police investigating shots fired at teen in Dover

2 days ago | wmdt.com | Areyhon Collick

DOVER, Del. – In Dover — Police are investigating shorts fired at Simon Circle. According to police, around 2:30 pm, an officer was in the Simon circle area when they heard shots being fired. When more officers arrived, they learned a 17-year-old had been shot at, but was uninjured. There are no leads at this time, but the suspect was a black male in dark clothing.
Emerging Leader: Gabriela Maroto

2 days ago | wmdt.com | Jordie Clark

WMDT – This week’s new Emerging Leader is Salisbury University senior Gabriela Maroto, who recently earned the 2025 C.G. Turner Two and Cambridge University Press Poster Competition Award from the Dental Anthropology Association. We’re told the prize is awarded to an exceptional student research poster exploring dental anthropological themes such as forensic anthropology, evolution, anatomy, or any field that draws dental data.
The National Pan Hellenic Council celebrates 95 years of service

4 days ago | wmdt.com | Tierra Williams

NPHC Founder's Day MARYLAND – The National Pan-Hellenic Council, also known as the NPHC celebrates 95 years of service today, and a local member explains the importance of why this means so much to the African American Community. Hateful HistoryIn the early 1900’s African Americans were denied essential rights and privileges including in education.
Today's Forecast 5/10/25

4 days ago | wmdt.com | Rich Wirdzek

Today: Sunny and nice. Highs in the low 70s. Tonight: Mostly clear. Lows in the low 50s. Mother’s Day: Mostly sunny. Highs near 80. Monday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 70s. Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. A chance for showers and storms, mainly in the afternoon and evening. Highs in the low to mid 70s. Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Thursday: Partly sunny, warm and muggy. Highs near 80. Friday: Mostly sunny, warm and muggy.
Junior Storm Team - Kai Giesey

5 days ago | wmdt.com | Rich Wirdzek

Junior Storm Team – Kai Giesey Kai Giesey is the newest member of the Junior Storm Team! Kai is in 2nd grade at Stepping Stones Learning Academy and he joined Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek to help give the weekend forecast. Check it out!The Junior Storm Team is brought to you in part by How Sweet It Is.