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We must do more to prevent gun violence in Delaware

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June 12, 2024

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We must do more to prevent gun violence in Delaware

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Matt Meyer
| Special to the USA TODAY Network

On Memorial Day at around 1:50 a.m., a stolen flatbed truck backed into the front door of Miller’s Gun Store. The thieves made out with a cache of firearms, many of which have likely been sold on the illicit market. This isn’t the first time a gun store has been robbed in New Castle County. In 2020, five individuals stole 35 firearms from the American Sportsman gun store in Stanton. Last year, one woman admitted she stole more than half a million rounds of ammunition from a local Cabela’s to sell on the illicit market.

Stolen firearms and ammunition are making our communities less safe. Stolen guns are nine times more likely to be used in a crime than legally purchased guns, according to a study from UC Davis. Our first responders are confronting the horrific aftermath of gun violence. Last year, New Castle County Paramedics responded to 120 gunshot victims. 123 Delawareans are killed by guns and 305 are wounded in an average year, according to Everytown for Gun Safety.

Gun violence is a public health epidemic that impacts every level of society in America. For that reason, every elected official at every level of government should embrace commonsense solutions to make our communities safer. I applaud state Sen. Elizabeth “Tizzy” Lockman, Rep. Melissa Minor-Brown, Gov. John Carney and all the advocates who helped make the permit-to-purchase bill become law. We need to build on this success and continue to pass additional gun safety laws at every level of government.

Gun violence should not be a left or right issue. That’s why I worked with a bipartisan group of councilmembers, Councilwoman Janet Kilpatrick, Councilman Bill Bell and Councilman Timothy Sheldon, along with the Delaware Coalition Against Gun Violence, Moms Demand Action, Everytown for Gun Safety, March For Our Lives, and other gun safety advocates to propose the New Castle County Gun Safety Package. This package of 3 ordinances will leverage our county land use authority and state law to:

enhance security at gun stores by requiring they implement best security practices to protect against theft, including video surveillance, security alarms, bars, security screens, and physical barriers on doors and windows, and bollards and other physical barriers to prevent the use of motor vehicles to breach all buildings where firearms are stored;
prohibit firearms, ammunition, and explosives in county government buildings; and
restrict where future firearm retail businesses can be located within the county. Specifically, they will not be permitted within 500 ft of residential areas, 1,000 ft of schools, daycares, or government parks, and 1,500 ft of another firearm retail establishment.

These ordinances will help to make it harder for criminals to steal guns from gun stores and sell them on the illicit market, make our government buildings safer for county employees and members of the public, and ensure that new gun stores can’t be located next to residential communities, daycares, schools, government parks, or another gun store. This last ordinance is important because it will help prevent additional gun stores in sensitive areas and could help reduce gun dealer density. Increases in gun dealer density have led to increases in gun homicides and those effects are more pronounced in Black communities.

I want to thank County Council for passing the first two gun safety ordinances, focused on enhancing security at gun stores and prohibiting guns in county facilities. I will proudly sign both ordinances into law. Ordinance 24-084, which will restrict where future gun stores can be located, will be heard by the PLUS committee and Planning Board before it comes to County Council for discussion and a vote in the Fall.

Local governments need to be part of the solution for gun safety, and we could do more if the state would allow it. Unfortunately, Delaware has preemption laws, which severely limit local governments’ ability to regulate guns. New Castle County, Wilmington, or any local government ought to be able to enact additional gun safety laws to better protect our communities. Delaware should eliminate the preemption laws so local governments can do more to help make our communities safer. Removing the preemption laws would only allow local governments to add more gun safety statutes. Importantly, no local government would be able to roll back the state’s existing gun safety laws.

Guns are now the leading cause of death for children in this country. And in some U.S. zip codes, young men face greater risk of firearm death than those deployed to war. As a nation, we have failed to adequately address this epidemic of violence. Delaware and New Castle County have taken important steps to improve gun safety and make our communities safer. But to end the epidemic of gun violence, we need to continue to enact commonsense gun safety laws at every level of government.

Matt Meyer is New Castle County Executive.

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Delaware Lottery Play 3 Day, Play 3 Night winning numbers for Nov. 30, 2025

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December 1, 2025

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Delaware Lottery Play 3 Day, Play 3 Night winning numbers for Nov. 30, 2025

The Delaware Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025 results for each game:

Winning Play 3 numbers from Nov. 30 drawing

Day: 2-6-1

Night: 2-7-2

Check Play 3 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Play 4 numbers from Nov. 30 drawing

Day: 4-9-0-1

Night: 1-8-1-8

Check Play 4 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Multi-Win Lotto numbers from Nov. 30 drawing

01-11-16-17-31-34

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Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Nov. 30 drawing

03-08-13-17-18, Lucky Ball: 17

Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Play 5 numbers from Nov. 30 drawing

Day: 4-6-9-8-7

Night: 9-3-0-4-7

Check Play 5 payouts and previous drawings here.

Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results

Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

Sign the Ticket: Establish legal ownership by signing the back of your ticket with an ink pen.
Prizes up to $599: Claim at any Delaware Lottery Retailer, in person at the Delaware Lottery Office, or mail your signed ticket and claim form; print your name/address on the ticket’s back and keep a copy/photo for records. By mail, send original tickets and documentation to: Delaware Lottery, 1575 McKee Road, Suite 102, Dover, DE 19904.
Prizes up to $2,500: Claim in person at Delaware Lottery Retailer Claim Centers throughout Kent, Sussex and New Castle Counties.
Prizes of $5,001 or more: Claim in person at the Delaware Lottery Office (business days 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) with a photo ID and Social Security card.
For all prize claims, directions to the Delaware Lottery Office are available online or via mapquest.com for a map.

Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Delaware Lottery.

Can I claim a jackpot prize anonymously in Delaware?

Fortunately for First State residents, the Delaware Lottery allows winners remain anonymous. Unlike many other states that require a prize be over a certain jackpot, Delawareans can remain anonymous no matter how much, or how little, they win.

How long do I have to claim my prize in Delaware?

Tickets are valid for up to one year past the drawing date for drawing game prizes or within one year of the announced end of sales for Instant Games, according to delottery.com.

When are the Delaware Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
Play 3, 4: Daily at 1:58 p.m. and 7:57 p.m., except Sunday afternoon.
Multi-Win Lotto: 7:57 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Lucky for Life: Daily at 10:38 p.m.
Lotto America: 11:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday

Missed a draw? Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Delaware Online digital operations manager. You can send feedback using this form.

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How can I prevent a utility shutoff during the winter months?

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23 hours ago

November 30, 2025

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How can I prevent a utility shutoff during the winter months?

This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region.

From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover? Get in touch.

Increasingly, people across the U.S. are struggling to pay their utility bills as the price of electricity soars because of supply costs and an increased demand from sources like data centers.

Gas bills are also on the rise, with Philadelphia Gas Works customers facing a $6 increase on average to their monthly bills, starting Dec. 1.

The effects are evident in states like Pennsylvania, where utility shutoffs have increased by 21% this year, leaving ratepayers in the dark.

The termination of a person’s utilities can have dire consequences, especially for kids, older ratepayers and people living with chronic health conditions.

“A shutoff in a very cold month can not only lead to health consequences for the household living in very, very cold conditions, it can also lead to structural damage to the home because the loss of utilities during those times can cause pipes to burst and all sorts of other things,” said Sarah Spangler Rhine, deputy director at Community Legal Aid Society in Delaware.

As temperatures drop in the Philadelphia region, however, some ratepayers will be protected from shutoffs.

Here’s what you need to know about winter shutoff moratorium programs in Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey. During this period, ratepayers will be able to keep their heat and lights on even when they’re behind on their bills.

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Delaware football vs. UTEP live updates. Blue Hens have big early lead

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November 29, 2025

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Delaware football vs. UTEP live updates. Blue Hens have big early lead

Joe Silver’s 1-yard run scoring run has extended Delaware’s lead to 31-14 with 2:01 left in the first half over UTEP at Delaware Stadium.

The 6-play, 62-yard drive featured Nick Minicucci’s 47-yard pass to Kyre Duplessis on the play before the touchdown.

UTEP had just cut the Blue Hens’ lead to 24-14 with 5:05 left in the second period when Skyler Locklear passed 64 yards to Josh Schuchts his second long TD toss.

Matthews, Moul plays spark Hens

Delaware has turned two more big defensive plays into points.

Blake Matthews stopped Miners running back Ashten Emory for no gain on fourth-and-2 from the UTEP 42.

Delaware then added Nate Reed’s 37-yard field goal with 10:24 left in the first half to extend its lead to 17-7.

But the Blue Hens quickly added to that on Gavin Moul’s 16-yard return of a fumble for another TD that made it 24-7.

Delaware has outgained the Miners 178-74 in total yards.

Freshman Scott Moore gets first TD

After being stopped on downs at the UTEP 37 on one series, Delaware covered the necessary ground on the next to extend its lead.

The Blue Hens lead the Miners 14-7 at Delaware Stadium after a 4-yard TD pass to freshman tight end Scott Moore with 14:26 left in the second quarter.

Delaware ate up big chunks of yardage on the 9-play, 69-yard march, which was all first and second downs. Nick Minicucci’s 12-yard pass to running back Joe Silver, back after missing several games with an injury, was the longest.

Blue Hens, Miners trade TDs

The first career interception by Blue Hens freshman Jamarion Kolagbodi has yielded dividends for the Blue Hens.

The cornerback picked off a UTEP pass on the game’s first play at Delaware Stadium.

Delaware took over at the 50 and nine plays later quarterback Nick Minicucci scooted up the middle on fourth-and-2 for a 17-yard touchdown with 11:11 left in the first period.

Another key play was Minicucci’s 7-yard pass to Sean Wilson on fourth-and-5 from the UTEP 45.

But the Miners quickly tied it 7-7 after Skyler Locklear floated a 49-yard TD pass to Kenny Odom, who’d gotten a step on his coverage as he sped downfield on the next series.

Close games galore

Delaware’s last four home football games have been decided in the final seconds.

There’s no reason to expect anything different in the Blue Hens’ 2025 regular-season finale.

Delaware (5-6, 3-4) and UTEP (2-9, 1-7) kick off at 1 p.m. in the Conference USA game at Delaware Stadium on Nov. 29.

A victory makes Delaware bowl eligible in its first FBS-level season, though NCAA rules regarding transitional programs mean there must be a shortage of bowl-worthy teams for the Blue Hens to get a bid.

The last four Delaware Stadium matchups have ended on Nick Minicucci’s overtime touchdown run that beat UConn 44-41, a missed field goal in a 27-24 loss to Western Kentucky, a late onside kick recovery to beat Middle Tennessee 31-28 and Nate Reed’s 51-yard field goal that nipped Louisiana Tech 25-24.

It has certainly been riveting football theatre.

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UTEP, moving next year to the Mountain West, making this the first and likely last meeting between the schools, has had its own down-to-the-wire decisions, including in its last two games. The Miners were tied with Missouri State in the fourth period before losing 38-24 and were beaten by a late long field goal against Jacksonville State 30-27.

Such is the nature of Conference USA and life in the bowl subdivision, the Blue Hens have learned.

“This conference has been so, everything’s a close game,” Delaware coach Ryan Carty said. “There are so many overtime games. There’s so many times where those one-score games kind of go one way or another at the end of the game.’’

The Hens expect nothing different against UTEP.

“They’ve been in almost all of them,” Carty said of the Miners. “It seems like every week they’re either having a comeback victory or comeback loss, they’re in a three-point game, they’re in a seven-point game, one-possession game . . . Coach [Scotty] Walden has done such a great job of keeping these guys fighting together and fighting till the end. They play hard and they play physical and they finish games.”

Hen scratch

Delaware will honor 22 players in Senior Day activities pregame . . . Fintan Brose and Jack Hall will play in their 55^th Delaware games, which will tie them at No. 3 in UD history . . . Nick Minicucci is No. 1 in CUSA and fourth nationally with 290.5 passing yards per game, a UD single-season record. He is first in CUSA and No. 8 in FBS with 307.3 total yards per game. His 3,196 yards passing this year are fourth most in a UD season . . . Delaware is No. 1 in CUSA in both punt (15.7) and kick return (23.5) yardage . . . Delaware is 30-1 under Ryan Carty when scoring 30 or more points . . . UTEP has No. 2 passing defense (213.73 ypg) in CUSA but allowed 606 yards and seven touchdowns last two games . . . UTEP has No. 5 third-down defense in FBS (.294).

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