New Carlisle Fire Chief Makes History | Latest News

MILFORD, Del.- As we enter Black History Month, a local fire company makes history here on Delmarva. The Carlisle Fire Company recently appointed Shawn Hinton as chief. He is the first African American chief in the department’s 221 year history. Chief Hinton has 15 years of experience under his belt and said he is honored … Read more

Dallas Zoo’s missing tamarin monkeys have been found in an abandoned home’s closet, police say

CNN — [Breaking news top, published at 8:xx p.m ET] Two emperor tamarin monkeys missing from the Dallas Zoo were found in the closet of an abandoned home in a southern suburb of Dallas after investigators received a tip, police said Tuesday. “Dallas police received a tip the monkeys may be at an abandoned home … Read more

Watermen Hope New DNR Secretary Will Support Seafood Industry | Latest News

EASTON, Md. – Maryland’s new Department of Natural Resources Secretary, Josh Kurtz has been appointed by Governor Wes Moore amid concerns from Eastern Shore watermen. Kurtz, who previously served as CEO of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, has been the subject of much discussion since his appointment was announced. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation has been a … Read more

Westerly council looking to fill local committees | Latest News

WESTERLY — The Town Council has agreed to form ad-hoc committees to work on plans for the site of the former marina, affordable housing and a Bradford community center. Both the former marina site on Margin Street and the Bradford school plot on Church Street are town properties, and the new council has made it … Read more

Tyre Nichols: Memphis releases video showing police stop that led to Nichols’ death

Editor’s Note: This article contains graphic descriptions of violence. CNN  —  [Breaking news alert, published at 8:23 p.m. ET] The city of Memphis has released police body camera and surveillance video showing the January 7 traffic stop and violent police confrontation that led to the death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols. One camera – a remotely … Read more

Gov. Whitmer plans tax cuts, stricter gun laws, free Pre-K

Lansing, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer outlined an agenda Wednesday that will prioritize enacting stricter gun laws, repealing outdated laws that restrict abortion and who one can marry and providing pre-K education for all 4-year-olds in the state. Whitmer presented her agenda in her fifth State of the State speech, which is her … Read more