
Man Charged in Christmas Eve Wilmington Assault
A man named Dario Griner was arrested in Wilmington for a deadly assault on Christmas Eve that resulted in the death of a 68-year-old woman, and he is charged with murder and weapons offenses.
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A man named Dario Griner was arrested in Wilmington for a deadly assault on Christmas Eve that resulted in the death of a 68-year-old woman, and he is charged with murder and weapons offenses.

A shooting at the Wilmington DMV in Delaware resulted in the deaths of a state trooper and the suspect, with an active investigation ongoing and law enforcement urging the public to avoid the area.

A shooting at a Delaware DMV near Wilmington resulted in the deaths of a state trooper and the suspected gunman, with authorities confirming the threat was over and the DMV offices statewide closed.

N.C. Wyeth’s massive 1932 mural, 'Apotheosis of the Family,' depicting family and land themes, has been restored and displayed in a new round barn after decades in storage, highlighting its historical and artistic significance.

Thirty-one workers were rescued after a tunnel collapse in Wilmington, Los Angeles, with most being evaluated medically; the incident involved a structure failure during tunnel construction, but all workers were safely brought to the surface with the help of over 100 first responders.
Kimberly Marie (Knotts) Ziemba, 54, of Newark, DE, passed away on December 2, 2024, after battling breast cancer. A visitation will be held at Doherty Funeral Home in Wilmington on December 9, 2024, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Beloved Church on December 10, 2024, with interment at All Saints Cemetery. Condolences can be offered online at Doherty Funeral Home's website.

An 18-year-old from Wilmington, Massachusetts, named Kevin Stano, died in a car crash on Industrial Way after losing control of his vehicle and hitting a utility pole. Stano was the only person in the car at the time of the accident, and the cause of the crash is currently under investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies.

New Anthem Beer Project, a well-known brewery in Wilmington, has announced the indefinite closure of its location on Dock Street and its taproom and production facility on Greenfield Street due to financial issues and production growth problems during the pandemic, despite gaining national recognition for its beers. The brewery will likely offer deals on beer, merchandise, and glassware this weekend before shutting down.

Seven of the nine Los Angeles firefighters injured in a Wilmington explosion have been released from the hospital, while two remain hospitalized, one in stable but critical condition at the burn unit and the other for observation. The incident involved a semitruck's fuel tank cylinder containing compressed natural gas, and newly emerged dashcam footage showed the intensity of the blast. An extensive investigation is underway.

Nine Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters were injured, two critically, after an explosion involving a natural gas truck in the Wilmington area. The explosion occurred while firefighters were responding to a semi-truck fire running on compressed natural gas, resulting in burn, blast, and airway inhalation injuries. The incident prompted evacuations and hazardous material assessments, with one tank still emitting gas. The cause of the fire and explosion remains under investigation.

Nine Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters were injured, two critically, after an explosion involving a natural gas truck in the Wilmington area. The explosion occurred as firefighters responded to a semi-truck fire running on compressed natural gas, with one of the tanks exploding due to pressurized cylinders. The injured firefighters were taken to the hospital for burn, blast, and airway inhalation injuries, with one requiring intubation. The incident remains under investigation.

An explosion involving pressurized tanks on a truck in Wilmington, Los Angeles, left as many as seven firefighters injured, with three in critical condition. The blast occurred in the early morning, and the cause of the explosion is currently unknown. The Los Angeles Fire Department is investigating the incident.

Wilmington, Illinois is under a citywide boil water advisory after a state of emergency was declared due to flooding, with residents advised to boil water for drinking and cooking. The advisory was issued as a precaution following flooding of the Kankakee River, and a local shelter has been set up for self-evacuated residents. Parts of the city were evacuated due to rapidly rising river levels caused by melting ice jams, leading to flash flooding in downtown Wilmington.

Evacuations have been carried out in downtown Wilmington, Illinois, due to flash flooding caused by the rising levels of the Kankakee River, with water rescue teams assisting 14 people to safety. The area of Route 53 between 1st Street and Water Street has been closed off, and residents are advised to be prepared for potential evacuations throughout the day. The flooding is attributed to a seven-mile ice jam melting rapidly due to warmer weather and rain, with residents describing it as the worst flooding since 1982. A Flash Flood Warning is in effect until 9:15 a.m. Saturday.

James Cooper, a 46-year-old man from Wilmington, Delaware, has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and inattentive driving after crashing into a parked SUV that was guarding President Joe Biden's motorcade. The incident occurred on Sunday night, but neither the president nor the first lady were injured. The crash was determined to be accidental, and the driver was not considered a serious threat to the president. Cooper has been released from custody pending further court proceedings.