Ex-Delaware state trooper sentenced for assaulting teens after prank
Former Delaware state trooper Dempsey Walters was sentenced on Tuesday for assaulting two teenage boys after one kicked his front door in August 2023.
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Former Delaware state trooper Dempsey Walters was sentenced on Tuesday for assaulting two teenage boys after one kicked his front door in August 2023.
Former Delaware state trooper Dempsey Walters was sentenced on Tuesday for assaulting two teenage boys after one kicked his front door in August 2023.
Temperatures will dip on Tuesday morning in the Philadelphia region with a frost advisory in effect parts of the Delaware Valley.
Monday will be partly cloudy and much cooler than the warm temperatures we had in Philadelphia over the weekend. The high is a breezy 65 degrees.
The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that spread to at least 14 cars in a parking area in Bridgeville Saturday afternoon.
You can skip the sweater this Saturday. Philadelphia is kicking off the weekend with mostly sunny skies and temperatures peaking in the upper 70s.
After a chilly start to Friday, temperatures rebound ahead of a warm front bringing us highs near 80 for this weekend around Philadelphia.
TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is on stage this weekend at The Playhouse on Rodney Square in Wilmington, Delaware.
Thursday brings the coolest temperatures of the season to the Delaware Valley, with highs only reaching the low 60s. Overnight, a frost advisory is in effect for the region.
The Delaware National Guard and New Jersey National Guard activated nearly 200 service members and dozens of vehicles to help with Florida's Hurricane Milton response.
Soldiers with the Delaware National Guard and dozens of vehicles are traveling to Florida to assist with relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Milton. Major Bernie Kale with the Delaware National Guard joined CBS News Philadelphia to talk about the deployment and what the servicemembers will do once they arrive.
Police say a school bus driver abandoned about 10 Newark Charter School students at a wrong stop in Delaware.
The Philadelphia region can expect more seasonable fall temperatures this week.
A couple from Wilmington, Delaware, had to postpone their wedding after both Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton upended their plans to get married in Tampa, Florida.
A beautiful, seasonable October stretch is in the forecast this week in the Philadelphia area.
There's a big mess in Philadelphia's Francisville neighborhood after a portion of a building collapsed near 17th and Folsom streets.
A cool pattern moves into the Delaware Valley this week with high temperatures only reaching the 60s and low 70s.
High school football highlights from around the Delaware Valley for our Friday Football Frenzy.
Friday in the Philadelphia region will top out in the mid-upper 70s and set up a beautiful weekend.
Gray skies and the chance for a stray shower will persist again Tuesday, but warmer temperatures and sunny skies are back in the weekend forecast.
Dockworkers began picketing at the Port of Philadelphia Tuesday after the International Longshoremen's Association announced the union would go on strike.
Work by the Longshoremen could seize up in Philly and at ports up and down the East Coast if a deal isn't reached by Tuesday.
It's officially spooky season! Check out our list of haunted houses in the Philadelphia area. Happy haunting.
Skies will be mostly cloudy once again across the Delaware Valley and Philadelphia region Monday. A few breaks of sun are possible later in the day east of the city.
Saturday will be filled with gray skies and patchy fog with scattered showers. Temperatures sit in the mid-70s before dropping into the 60s later tonight.
The government began to shut down overnight after Democrats and Republicans failed to come to an agreement to extend government funding ahead of the Oct. 1, 2025, deadline.
Dr. Ala Stanford is running for the House seat held by the outgoing Rep. Dwight Evans.
The Eagles partnered with nonprofit Bringing Hope Home for an event highlighting the NFL's Crucial Catch campaign, which promotes early cancer screenings.
The Philadelphia area can expect some fall weather before temperatures warm up again this weekend.
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The government began to shut down overnight after Democrats and Republicans failed to come to an agreement to extend government funding ahead of the Oct. 1, 2025, deadline.
Dr. Ala Stanford is running for the House seat held by the outgoing Rep. Dwight Evans.
Federal assistance programs such as SNAP could be disrupted if a government shutdown drags on for more than 30 days.
The Eagles partnered with nonprofit Bringing Hope Home for an event highlighting the NFL's Crucial Catch campaign, which promotes early cancer screenings.
The Philadelphia area can expect some fall weather before temperatures warm up again this weekend.
The Eagles partnered with nonprofit Bringing Hope Home for an event highlighting the NFL's Crucial Catch campaign, which promotes early cancer screenings.
Federal workers in Philadelphia are bracing for furloughs and possible layoffs after the government shutdown.
Richard Adamsky, a former Catholic school teacher and coach in Bucks County, was indicted on federal child pornography charges, officials said.
Federal assistance programs such as SNAP could be disrupted if a government shutdown drags on for more than 30 days.
The Big Ten conference is getting college students involved in the fight to ease the nation's critical blood shortage.
Federal assistance programs such as SNAP could be disrupted if a government shutdown drags on for more than 30 days.
The Big Ten conference is getting college students involved in the fight to ease the nation's critical blood shortage.
The Camden County health department reported its first positive case of West Nile virus for 2025, officials announced Tuesday.
For the first time since the pandemic, students at Winslow Township Middle School are learning remotely, and it may be weeks before they can fully return to the classroom.
A suspect is in custody after an active shooter hoax at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in Burlington County prompted a lockdown, officials said.
Buildings on two university campuses in Delaware were evacuated Tuesday.
After a wet Saturday, conditions dry out on Sunday as high pressure builds in, with clouds breaking up and highs climbing into the upper 70s and mid-80s.
A medical robot is helping doctors at Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware perform spinal surgeries – a first-of-its-kind.
Halloween fans, we've compiled a list of haunted houses and attractions in the Greater Philadelphia area just for you.
The Delaware Ronald McDonald House is providing comfort for this family while their baby deals with a serious illness.
The Big Ten conference is getting college students involved in the fight to ease the nation's critical blood shortage.
The Camden County health department reported its first positive case of West Nile virus for 2025, officials announced Tuesday.
Crozer Chester Medical Center and Springfield Hospital were owned by Prospect Medical Holdings, which filed for bankruptcy and closed the two facilities.
With encouragement and music, patients at Penn Medicine are up and walking hours after spinal surgeries.
A medical robot is helping doctors at Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware perform spinal surgeries – a first-of-its-kind.
Some fans say they've experienced their tickets disappearing from their MLB Ballpark app, and ticketholders have been warned.
Three women in the local food industry are being honored this weekend at the annual Heritage Dinner hosted by Les Dames d'Escoffier.
In the wake of Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant abruptly closing, here are some options customers with unspent gift cards have.
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant abruptly closed all its locations Thursday, weeks after announcing the closure of 3 locations.
Rising costs and a lack of sponsors are to blame for the beloved Midtown Village Fall Festival not returning in Philadelphia this year.
In an exclusive interview, attorney George Bochetto now plans to file a lawsuit over SEPTA's recent fare increases.
An 81-year-old woman died in a wrong-way crash on Route 1 in Morrisville, Bucks County, on Tuesday, Pennsylvania State Police said.
A tanker truck overturned on Route 1 in Delaware County, causing thousands of gallons of heating oil to spill onto the roadway.
Road closures and detours for the Philadelphia Distance Run begin Sunday at 5 a.m.
Police said the car that initiated the crash in Philadelphia was involved in a carjacking two days ago on Torresdale Avenue.
MLB The Show 2025 simulated the playoffs, and the Philadelphia Phillies won the World Series in five games over the Boston Red Sox.
Orion Kerkering may have his confidence back, and just in time for Red October. The Phillies are going to need him.
It's Red October season in Philadelphia, and the Phillies are preparing for the NLDS. But first, the team will host an intrasquad scrimmage on Wednesday.
After the Philadelphia Eagles' win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, A.J. Brown's cryptic social media post referencing a biblical passage went viral.
Nick Castellanos capped Philadelphia's 96-win season with a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning as the Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1.
Hulu has released a docuseries on the death of Ellen Greenberg, the Philadelphia schoolteacher who was found dead inside her Manayunk apartment in 2011.
Latin superstar Bad Bunny's 2026 Super Bowl performance is more than just a show to Puerto Ricans in Philly.
The legendary singer-songwriter was set to tour in support of his book, "Cat on the Road to Findout," which will be released in the U.S. on Oct. 7.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Known for creating with the guiding mantra "Home is stage, stage is home," Moki Cherry made vibrant worlds using mixed material tapestries, woodwork, fabric sculpture and drawings.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
The Carbon County Coroner's Office confirmed the fatalities after the early morning fire Wednesday in Franklin township.
A federal memo says agencies should consider reductions in force if the government shutdown lasts long. Jan Carabeo reports from Independence Mall on how the shutdown will affect local workers.
The Philadelphia Phillies will be back at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday night for an intrasquad game ahead of the National League Division Series starting on Saturday. Jim Donovan has your latest morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
The positive test result was reported on Sept. 30 and is being investigated by the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services.
Wednesday is sunnier and cooler, and cool temperatures will be with us through Friday before we warm back up. Meteorologist Kate Bilo has your forecast.