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Woman, 18, dies after being shot at Delaware State University; campus closed

Apr. 21, 2024 17:39 PM EDT

DOVER, Del. (AP) — An 18-year-old woman died after she was shot on the campus of Delaware State University on Sunday, authorities said. Dover police said officers responded at about 1:40 a.m. to a report of shots on the campus. Police said an 18-year-old Wilmington...

Chesapeake Utilities: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Feb. 21, 2024 18:04 PM EST

DOVER, Del. (AP) — DOVER, Del. (AP) — Chesapeake Utilities Corp. (CPK) on Wednesday reported net income of $25.3 million in its fourth quarter. The Dover, Delaware-based company said it had net income of $1.26 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $1.64 per...

Delaware governor proposes 8% growth in state operating budget despite softening revenue projections

Jan. 25, 2024 17:56 PM EST

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Gov. John Carney on Thursday proposed a state operating budget of more than $6 billion for the fiscal year starting July 1, an increase of more than 8% even amid a projected revenue decline of 2% this year. The Democratic governor’s proposed spending plan is...