• Sign Up
  • Log In
  • Dashboard
  • Logout
    • My Account
    • Dashboard
    • Profile
    • Saved items
    • Logout
Listen
  • Listen Now
  • Listen on Smart Speakers

  • Streaming Mobile Apps
News
  • The Latest from WDEL News
  • Coronavirus - The Latest on COVID-19
  • An Epidemic: The Opioid Crisis in Delaware and Beyond
  • WDEL ElectionWatch

  • News Mobile Apps
Sports
  • WDEL Sports Today
  • High School Sports
  • High School Football
  • High School Basketball
  • Wesley College Football
  • Medical Minute with Dr. Michael Axe of First State Orthopedics
Traffic
  • Current Incidents & Construction
  • TrafficWatch Text Alerts
  • DelDOT Traffic Cams
  • About WDEL TrafficWatch
Weather
Programs
  • Rick Jensen (Weekdays 10am-2pm)
  • WDEL Lifestyle
  • Pathways to Service
  • The Ramsey Show
  • Jim Bohannon
  • Red Eye Radio
  • The Money Pit
  • Motley Fool Money
  • Real Estate Today
  • Into Tomorrow
  • Our American Stories
  • Financing Your Future
  • On The Money
  • CBS Eye on Veterans
  • Full Program Schedule
Podcasts
  • Delaware's Morning News
  • Rick Jensen
  • Delaware's Afternoon News
  • WDEL Sports Broadcasts
  • Financing Your Future
  • On The Money
  • WDEL Lifestyle
  • Pathways to Service
  • WDEL Special Programs
Features
  • Listen on Amazon Echo
  • WDEL StormWatch
  • Gas Prices
  • WDEL Social Media
  • Dave Ross
  • Pets of the Week
  • Photo of the Day
  • Get It Half Off
Events
  • WDEL Events
  • WDEL Community Calendar
Contest Rules
Advertise on WDEL
More
  • About Us
  • Members Only Group
  • WDEL Text Alerts
  • Awards
  • Driving Directions
  • Employment Opportunities
  • Virtual Job Fair
  • EEO Report
  • FCC Public Inspection File
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • COPPA

  • 54° Cloudy
    • Wilmington, DE (19810)

      Today

      Cloudy skies this morning will become partly cloudy this afternoon. Slight chance of a rain shower. High 64F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph..

      Tonight

      Partly cloudy skies. Low 42F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.

      Updated: April 15, 2021 @ 4:08 am

    • Full Forecast
  • Listen
      • Listen Now
      • Listen on Smart Speakers

      • Streaming Mobile Apps

      Now On-Air

      Coming Up

  • News
      • The Latest from WDEL News
      • Coronavirus - The Latest on COVID-19
      • An Epidemic: The Opioid Crisis in Delaware and Beyond
      • WDEL ElectionWatch

      • News Mobile Apps

      Top Story

      Former Christina administrator hired as Capital's new superintendent

      Former Christina administrator hired as Capital's new superintendent

      A former Christina School District administrator has been selected as the new Superintendent for the Capital School District.

      More Headlines

      Delaware State Fair overhauls 2021 entertainment lineup

      Delaware State Fair overhauls 2021 entertainment lineup

      AG Jennings asks court to block former Newport police chief, guilty of official misconduct, from becoming commissioner

      AG Jennings asks court to block former Newport police chief, guilty of official misconduct, from becoming commissioner

      Crash on I-95 southbound south of 141 snarled Wednesday's PM commute

      Crash on I-95 southbound south of 141 snarled Wednesday's PM commute

      'Blacks are killing Blacks' | Police ID woman killed in Wilmington shooting; community reacts to ongoing violence

      'Blacks are killing Blacks' | Police ID woman killed in Wilmington shooting; community reacts to ongoing violence

  • Sports
      • WDEL Sports Today
      • High School Sports
      • High School Football
      • High School Basketball
      • Wesley College Football
      • Medical Minute with Dr. Michael Axe of First State Orthopedics

      Top Story

      Slam Dunk to partner with Basketball Hall of Fame starting this December

      Slam Dunk to partner with Basketball Hall of Fame starting this December

      There will be a new name, but organizers hope the same energy, when basketball fans return to Cape Henlopen in December for Delaware's annual top boys basketball showcase.

      More Headlines

      Wesley football's hope for one last home game stung by new opponent's COVID cases

      Wesley football's hope for one last home game stung by new opponent's COVID cases

      'We look like buffoons' | Marathon DIAA meeting keeps masks on Delaware's high school athletes

      'We look like buffoons' | Marathon DIAA meeting keeps masks on Delaware's high school athletes

      Mask use no longer required for several Delaware outdoor sports

      Mask use no longer required for several Delaware outdoor sports

      High school out-of-season coaching changes out of committee, football still working on new point system

      High school out-of-season coaching changes out of committee, football still working on new point system

  • Traffic
      • Current Incidents & Construction
      • TrafficWatch Text Alerts
      • DelDOT Traffic Cams
      • About WDEL TrafficWatch

      Tweets by @wdeltfx

      Latest Stories

      WDEL's Road Scholar |  Teen driver + summer break = parent as teacher

      WDEL's Road Scholar | Teen driver + summer break = parent as teacher

      Trucks Bypass the New US 301Toll Road

      • 10:03
      +2
      WDEL's Road Scholar: Maryland county roads take on truck traffic avoiding the new US-301 toll road

      WDEL's Road Scholar: Maryland county roads take on truck traffic avoiding the new US-301 toll road

      +2
      Army Corps: St. Georges Bridge work remains on schedule; closure to be lifted by Jan. 31

      Army Corps: St. Georges Bridge work remains on schedule; closure to be lifted by Jan. 31

  • Weather
  • Programs
      • Rick Jensen (Weekdays 10am-2pm)
      • WDEL Lifestyle
      • Pathways to Service
      • The Ramsey Show
      • Jim Bohannon
      • Red Eye Radio
      • The Money Pit
      • Motley Fool Money
      • Real Estate Today
      • Into Tomorrow
      • Our American Stories
      • Financing Your Future
      • On The Money
      • CBS Eye on Veterans
      • Full Program Schedule
  • Podcasts
      • Delaware's Morning News
      • Rick Jensen
      • Delaware's Afternoon News
      • WDEL Sports Broadcasts
      • Financing Your Future
      • On The Money
      • WDEL Lifestyle
      • Pathways to Service
      • WDEL Special Programs

      Latest Podcast

      Delaware's Afternoon News With Chris Carl

      In today's Wednesday update: New cases of COVID in Del. among people "fully vaccinated," a Wilmington neighborhood reacts to a triple shooting which left one woman dead, and the frenzy for Delaware surf fishing licenses continues.

      More Recent Podcasts

      Delaware's Afternoon News With Chris Carl

      In the Tuesday update, Delaware pauses the use of the J&J vaccine while it expands eligibility for shots, and Wilmington police make a murder arrest while Dover PD investigates the city's first homicide of 2021.

      Delaware's Afternoon News With Chris Carl

      In today's Monday update, Delaware is getting more money to help distribute the COVID vaccine, state lawmakers are being sued by a former political candidate, and new concerns about tanning beds.

      On The Money - 4/11/21

      with Dan White

  • Features
      • Listen on Amazon Echo
      • WDEL StormWatch
      • Gas Prices
      • WDEL Social Media
      • Dave Ross
      • Pets of the Week
      • Photo of the Day
      • Get It Half Off

      Top Story

      MAP | Local authors lay out 'No Malarky Biden Tour of Delaware' for those visiting President-Elect's home state

      MAP | Local authors lay out 'No Malarky Biden Tour of Delaware' for those visiting President-Elect's home state

      "I think people are very excited," said Rachel Kipp. "Delaware is definitely a place that has a lot of state pride... I think it's because it's a small state and we all kind of feel like we know each other, and so when something great happens to one of our own, we all really want to celebrate."

      More Headlines

      The Catch-Up | Hot stories from the previous week you don't want to miss

      The Catch-Up | Hot stories from the previous week you don't want to miss

      The Catch-Up | Hot stories from the previous week you don't want to miss

      The Catch-Up | Hot stories from the previous week you don't want to miss

      The Catch-Up | Hot stories from the previous week you don't want to miss

      The Catch-Up | Hot stories from the previous week you don't want to miss

      On The Town: Pauly D, Shine A Light, and yoga beers

      On The Town: Pauly D, Shine A Light, and yoga beers

  • Events
      • WDEL Events
      • WDEL Community Calendar
  • Contest Rules
  • Advertise on WDEL
  • More
      • About Us
      • Members Only Group
      • WDEL Text Alerts
      • Awards
      • Driving Directions
      • Employment Opportunities
      • Virtual Job Fair
      • EEO Report
      • FCC Public Inspection File
      • Privacy Policy
      • Terms of Use
      • COPPA

Farmland Preservation: A WDEL Special Report

New Castle County's controversial farmland deal off the table
The Latest from WDEL News

New Castle County's controversial farmland deal off the table

  • Amy Cherry
  • Sep 7, 2016 - 6:55 pm
  • Comments

A controversial New Castle County business deal that would've turned two politically connected farmers into millionaires--in the name of farmland preservation--is off the table.

Gordon confronted on New Castle County farmland preservation
The Latest from WDEL News

Gordon confronted on New Castle County farmland preservation

  • Amy Cherry
  • Aug 4, 2016 - 11:13 pm
  • Comments

With the primary election less than one month away, WDEL's farmland preservation series took center stage at a fiery debate between candidates for New Castle County Executive--including incumbent Tom Gordon.

Sheldon seeks fair, transparent farmland preservation program in New Castle County
The Latest from WDEL News

Sheldon seeks fair, transparent farmland preservation program in New Castle County

  • Amy Cherry
  • Aug 3, 2016 - 11:14 pm
  • Comments

A county councilman who's fed up with an alleged sweetheart deal being propped up by New Castle County Executive Tom Gordon that would turn two politically-connected farmers into millionaires is calling for change.

VIDEO: Candidates for New Castle County Executive debate in Hockessin
The Latest from WDEL News

VIDEO: Candidates for New Castle County Executive debate in Hockessin

  • Joe Irizarry
  • Aug 3, 2016 - 1:23 am
  • Comments

Farmers cry foul over New Castle County farmland deal
The Latest from WDEL News

Farmers cry foul over New Castle County farmland deal

  • Amy Cherry
  • Aug 2, 2016 - 11:32 pm
  • Comments

Farmers are crying foul over a proposed deal by New Castle County officials brokered for two politically-connected farmers in the Port Penn area which many say could jeopardize the future of farmland preservation forever.

Critics say New Castle County farmland preservation deal is disguising legal settlement
The Latest from WDEL News

Critics say New Castle County farmland preservation deal is disguising legal settlement

  • Amy Cherry
  • Aug 2, 2016 - 6:34 am
  • Comments

A proposed deal by New Castle County government that would turn two politically-connected farmers into millionaires is tied to a legal settlement, but critics say it's being couched as a farmland preservation deal as a way to get taxpayers and county council members on-board.

VIDEO: E-mails show insider access, questionable appraisal in controversial New Castle County farmland deal
The Latest from WDEL News

VIDEO: E-mails show insider access, questionable appraisal in controversial New Castle County farmland deal

  • Amy Cherry
  • Aug 1, 2016 - 4:03 am
  • Comments

For decades, Delaware's farmland preservation program has been the crown jewel of conservation, preserving thousands of acres of farmland at affordable, discounted prices.

Meyer pushes transparency, ethics while blasting Gordon on cronyism in New Castle County Executive race
The Latest from WDEL News

Meyer pushes transparency, ethics while blasting Gordon on cronyism in New Castle County Executive race

  • Amy Cherry
  • Jun 27, 2016 - 5:49 pm
  • Comments

A candidate running for New Castle County Executive pushes for ethics--something he claimed the incumbent lacks--as he appeared on WDEL to discuss his ethics reform plan.

New Castle County delays vote for costly farmland preservation purchase in Port Penn
The Latest from WDEL News

New Castle County delays vote for costly farmland preservation purchase in Port Penn

  • Shana O'Malley
  • Feb 17, 2016 - 5:11 am
  • Comments

A plan for New Castle County to purchase two farms near Middletown was withdrawn at Tuesday night's county council meeting.

The Latest from WDEL News

Delaware adds 2 New Castle Co. farms to preservation program

  • DJ McAneny
  • Dec 23, 2014 - 12:00 pm
  • Comments

Two farms in New Castle County are among 13 farms that are now part of Delaware's Farmland Preservation Program.

  • Articles
  • Images
  • Audio

Articles

  • Bear-area daycare worker pleads guilty to murder, child abuse in infant's death
  • Man arrested in Wilmington murder
  • UPDATE | Fatal shooting, accident involving officer, occur minutes apart in Wilmington
  • 'Blacks are killing Blacks' | Police ID woman killed in Wilmington shooting; community reacts to ongoing violence
  • Midday Wilmington work zone wreck seriously injures one
  • AG Jennings asks court to block former Newport police chief, guilty of official misconduct, from becoming commissioner
  • A seal of approval for some fresh faces in Delaware
  • Christina School District lays out plans for proms, graduations
  • Dover's 1st homicide victim of 2021 is 19-year-old man
  • 'Breakthrough cases' of COVID in 'fully vaccinated' people rise to 70, but it's still a rarity

Images

  • surf fishing license line

Audio

Sorry, there are no recent results for popular audio clips.

Follow WDEL

  • Facebook
  • Twitter

Submit a News Tip

We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. Contact the WDEL Newsroom: wdelnews@wdel.com or (302) 478-8898.

Sections

  • Home
  • Listen
  • News
  • Sports
  • Traffic
  • Programs
  • Blogs
  • On Demand
  • Events
  • Online Features

Services

  • Submission Forms
  • Search
  • Weather

Contact Information

101.7FM & 1150AM WDEL & WDEL.com
2727 Shipley Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
Business & Prize Pickup Hours : Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (excluding holidays)
Wilmington, DE 19810
Phone:
Newsroom: (302)478-8898
On-Air: (302)529-1017 | (888)456-1017
Business Office: (302)478-2700
Email: wdelnews@wdel.com

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
© Copyright 2021 WDEL 101.7FM, 2727 Shipley Road Wilmington, DE
Terms of Use / Privacy Policy | COPPA | Contest Rules | Prize Winner Acknowledgment | EEO Report | FCC Public Inspection File | FCC Applications |