Tuesday, March 10, 2009

DSU Police test new technology


A researcher at Delaware State University has come up with a system using cameras that capture license plate numbers and sends the data to software on laptops. Campus police spent today testing the system. Watch as police use the equipment and hear from the researcher.

Dogs rescued, awaiting new homes


The Delaware Humane Society is holding more than a dozen dogs that were seized from an overpopulated shelter in Kentucky. Authorities there found more than 300 animals in deplorable conditions. Watch some of the dogs currently housed at the Delaware Humane Society and hear from the executive director.

Monday, March 9, 2009

Heating repair tech charged with stealing jewelry


A heating repair technician has been accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of gold jewelry from his customers and pawning the stolen items. Hear from police and see the jewelry waiting to be collected by its victims.

Weekend crashes injure 10


Ten people were injured in two separate crashes this past weekend in New Castle County. Watch emergency crews and investigators at each scene. Police say alcohol was a factor in Sunday evening's crash.

Man drives car under rig


An 85-year-old Georgetown man is recovering today after he drove his car under a tractor-trailer Saturday night near Millsboro. Watch emergency crews on the scene. The victim has been since been released from Christiana Hospital.

Rehoboth Beach Chocolate Fest


Chocolate lovers followed their sweet tooth to Rehoboth Beach this past weekend for the town's annual Chocolate Festival. Watch as folks indulge on sweet samples.

Friday, March 6, 2009

Celebrating a workforce


Today state and business leaders recognized the need for job training as they welcomed recent graduates of Goodwill's Partners in Training program. The graduates will work in the new ShopRite at Christina Crossing in Wilmington. Click here to hear from Delaware's Economic Development Secretary, Alan Levin. Levin says there it talk about replicating a similar program downstate.

Special Olympics of Delaware


Watch athletes compete in the 2009 Basketball Tournament which kicked off today at the University of Delaware. Hundreds of athletes went head to head in games throughout the day. The three-day event wraps up Saturday when 28 teams from around the state compete.

The Ballroom Blitz

Do you like Dancing with the Stars? You'll love The Ballroom Blitz.

The Ballroom Blitz supports Variety, The Children's Charity, with local personalities participating in an ongoing dance competition and a final elegant dance on April 25, 2009 at The Blue Ballroom.

Click here to watch the videos & vote for your favorite dancers!

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Helping homeless families


There is a new local effort to help families falling through the cracks of today's crippling economy. More and more Delaware families cannot afford to live in their homes. Churches in Delaware are teaming up to provide food and shelter to people in need, but they need financial help and more church congregations to step forward before it can launch. The charity is part of a national effort called Family Promise Network. Listen to one pastor describe the need.
You can read more in Saturday's News Journal.

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