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Caucus Night Preview for Delaware County – Mix 94.7 KMCH

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2 years ago

January 15, 2024

Caucus Night Preview for Delaware County – Mix 94.7 KMCH

Tonight is Caucus Night in Iowa.

Delaware County Republicans welcome all interested Delaware County residents to attend tonight’s caucus. All Delaware County precincts will meet in the upper gym at the West Delaware High School at 605 New Street in Manchester. Doors will open at 5:45 pm. The caucus will begin at 7 pm. Republican Chair Roger Helmrichs:

That final part of the Republican Caucus process involves the Presidential straw poll ballot.

A caucus participant must be a registered Republican living in Delaware County, and be 18 years of age by Election Day, Tuesday, November 5th. Individuals under 18 years of age can be involved as a Junior Delegate. Participants must reside in the precinct in which he/she is caucusing. Voter registration forms will be available at the registration area for individuals needing to update their information or wishing to register as a Republican and participate in the evening’s activities.

Meanwhile, the Delaware County’s Democratic Caucuses will take place at Lambert Elementary in Manchester tonight. Doors open at 6 pm, with the Caucus beginning at 7 pm. Delaware County Democrats Co-Chair Carol Hennessy says they welcome all who are interested.

The Iowa Democratic Party will conduct traditional party business at the in-person precinct caucuses.

No actions related to presidential preferences will be taken at the caucuses, but Democrats will be able to cast their presidential preference through the mail by requesting a preference card at iowademocrats.org. The last day to submit a request is February 19th, with the presidential preference results to be released on March 5th.

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Officer shoots, kills 19-year-old in Wilmington, Delaware, during foot chase, police say

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9 hours ago

June 25, 2026

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Officer shoots, kills 19-year-old in Wilmington, Delaware, during foot chase, police say

Updated on: June 25, 2026 / 6:25 AM EDT
/ CBS Philadelphia

Police in Wilmington, Delaware, shot and killed a 19-year-old man Wednesday night.

The incident happened in a residential area near 24th and Jessup streets just after 11 p.m., Wilmington police said in a news release. The person who was shot has not been publicly identified.

Officers were monitoring a large crowd gathered outside when they saw a man exit a home with a handgun and point it toward the crowd, police say.

When officers approached the man, he ran away and a foot pursuit began, police say.

At some point in the chase, an officer fired their weapon and hit the 19-year-old. The man was taken to a local hospital, where he later died.

Police say they recovered a loaded gun from the man and that the officer was not injured.

Video filmed at the scene shows a crowd of residents gathered outside after the shooting.

Police are asking anyone with more information to come forward. The shooting is under investigation by the Delaware Department of Justice and Wilmington police.

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Delaware Justice Departing to Head Up New University Law Center

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19 hours ago

June 24, 2026

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Delaware Justice Departing to Head Up New University Law Center

Delaware Supreme Court Justice Karen L. Valihura announced Wednesday that she will lead a new corporate law institute at the Wilmington University Farnan School of Law.

She will step down from the bench of Delaware’s highest court in late July, after choosing not to seek reappointment at the end of her 12-year term. She revealed her plans for the next phase of her legal career in a special session of the court in Wilmington.

As well as joining the Wilmington University law school faculty, Valihura will be the founding director of the school’s new Corporate Law, Governance and Practice Institute. …

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16-year-old boy killed in Wilmington, Del., shooting Monday night, officials say

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1 day ago

June 24, 2026

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16-year-old boy killed in Wilmington, Del., shooting Monday night, officials say

Wilmington Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy Tuesday night in Wilmington’s Hilltop neighborhood.

According to police, the shooting occurred at approximately 8:33 p.m. in the 1600 block of West 5th Street.

On their arrival at the scene, police say they located the 16-year-old with at least one gunshot wound and transported him to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

This incident remains under investigation.

Police did not share whether there have been any arrests in connection with the shooting or a possible motive.

Wilmington Police encourage anyone with information about this incident, contact Detective Justin Wilkers at (302) 576-3634. Information can also be sent to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, or Delawarecrimestoppers.com.

The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) Victim Service Unit and Youth Response Unit are available to provide information and support to victims, children, and families affected by this incident.

The Victim Service Unit can be reached at (302) 576-3622, and the Youth Response Unit can be reached at (302) 576-3183.

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