July 27 Week News

LAST WEEK ON DETV NEWS: July 27 Week News Highlights

WILMINGTON, Del. — Did you miss any news broadcasts last week? No worries! Find all of the top news stories on July 27 Week News Highlights. Watch the 10-minute recap and get caught up with your local and national news. The brief video covers: President Biden steps down from the presidential election and endorsed Vice …

Heathcare Book Launch

Inspiring Confidence with Children’s Healthcare Book Launch

WILMINGTON, Del. –  Every good story has a hero, but what if the characters are based on real-life healthcare heroes? This past Wednesday, the Wilmington Public Library united families, healthcare advocates, and elected officials for a children’s healthcare book launch. The book, created by Westside Family Healthcare, is titled Captain Westside and the Health Heroes. …

funeral home cremates wrong man

FUNERAL HOME ACCUSED OF CREMATING WRONG MAN

WILMINGTON, Del. — Bell Funeral Home, located in Wilmington since the 1930s, is accused in a lawsuit of accidentally cremating 93-year-old Roland Johnson Sr. and presenting another man’s body for burial. Johnson, a retired DuPont executive chef, passed away in January. His family, expecting a traditional burial, were horrified to discover the body presented was …

DETV News Brief July 26th

Red Clay Educator Charged with Sexual Contact with Two 9 Year Olds | DETV News Brief July 26th

WILMINGTON, Del. — DETV News Brief July 26th brings you the TOP STORY: A Red Clay educator is charged with sexual contact with two 9 year olds. Today’s news brief is presented by Matt Ford. News will also cover these stories: 🍊Less Delaware children will go hungry in school, thanks to a law. To read …

Delaware Free School Meals

Delaware Provides Free School Meals for Students

WILMINGTON, Del. – Next school year, public school students will have brighter smiles and fuller stomachs, thanks to new legislation providing Delaware free school meals. The initiative will make both breakfast and lunch available at no charge to any student who qualifies for reduced-priced meals. On Tuesday, Governor John Carney signed House Substitute 2 for …

DETV News July 23rd

DETV News July 23rd | TOP STORY: Vice President Kamala Harris holds her first campaign event

WILMINGTON, Del. — Matt Ford presents DETV News for July 23rd Vice President Kamala Harris holds her first campaign event A local catholic school teacher is arrested for sending explicit photos to a student Nick Alessandrini presents all your local sports headlines To hear these stories and more, watch the full DETV News. For the …

Sextortion at UD

University of Delaware Student Latest Victim in Sextortion Surge

NEWARK, Del. — A disturbing trend has spread to the University of Delaware, leaving a student victimized by a crime that authorities warn is spreading rapidly across college campuses. Known as “sextortion,” the criminal offense involves individuals threatening to release explicit photos of victims unless they pay a ransom. Earlier this week, the university sent …

DETV News July 18th

DETV News July 18th | TOP STORY: “Sextortion” is hitting college campuses

WILMINGTON, Del. — DETV News from July 18th is presented by Matt Ford. – Sextortion is Hitting College Campuses: A University of Delaware student is the latest victim – Toll Increase: Get ready to dig a little deeper at the toll booth – Emily P. Bissell Hospital Renovation: Big changes are coming to the long-abandoned …

DETV News July 17th

DETV News July 17th | TOP STORY: A Christina board member’s residency is under review by the Del DOJ

WILMINGTON, Del. — DETV News July 17th is presented to you by Matt Ford. – Christina School District Board Controversy: The Justice Department is reviewing allegations about a board member – Game-Changing Tech Center Opens in Wilmington: Futures First Gaming Central launches, combining esports with valuable tech training – Tragic Crash Update: Two local High …

DETV News July 16th

DETV News July 16th Brief | TOP STORY: Delaware under Heat Warning Through Wednesday

DETV News for July 16th is presented by Matt Ford… – Delaware’s gun laws have been upheld by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit. For the full story, click here – Delaware is experiencing historically high temperatures this week, with the National Weather Service forecasting highs in the mid to upper 90s …