NCAA, other leagues say Delaware officials are trying to delay ruling on sports betting

DOVER, Del. — Delaware officials are trying to delay a decision that might stop a sports betting lottery from kicking off in September, an attorney said in court papers Monday.

Magna Entertainment unsecured creditors allege sham financial transactions

DOVER, Del. — The parent company of horse track owner Magna Entertainment Corp. is rejecting allegations that it engaged in sham transactions with MEC to benefit the man who is chairman of both companies.

Chemical maker DuPont 2Q profit tumbles 61 pct on lower sales volume, restructuring charges

DOVER, Del. — Lower sales and restructuring charges pushed profits for chemical giant DuPont down 61 percent in the second quarter, overshadowing a strong showing by its agriculture and nutrition business.

Chemical maker DuPont reports drop in 2Q earnings, cites lower sales, restructuring charges

DOVER, Del. — The chemical maker DuPont Co. says its earnings dropped 61 percent in the second quarter on lower sales volumes and restructuring charges.

GM and Chrysler may become bankruptcy lenders to auto parts supplier Visteon

DOVER, Del. — Fresh from bankruptcy reorganization themselves, General Motors and Chrysler Group LLC now may become bankruptcy lenders to auto parts supplier Visteon Corp.

Amtrak unveils first passenger car restored with some of $1.3 billion in stimulus funds

BEAR, Del. — Amtrak has wasted little time using its $1.3 billion slice of the federal stimulus package, unveiling the first of 81 passenger cars to be restored with the help of economic recovery funds.

Remains of 7 service members killed during combat in Afghanistan returned to US

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. — The remains of seven military service members killed in separate incidents in Afghanistan have been returned to the United States.

Hearing on request for examiner in Magna Entertainment bankruptcy postponed until August

WILMINGTON, Del. — A bankruptcy judge agreed Tuesday to postpone a hearing on a hedge fund’s request for the appointment of an examiner in horse track owner Magna Entertainment’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy case.

Sunoco to close ethylene complex in Delaware after explosion and fire in May

CLAYMONT, Del. — Sunoco says it will close the ethylene complex at the Marcus Hook Refinery, weeks after it was shut down because of an explosion and fire.

Visteon attorney says company making good progress on bankruptcy financing

WILMINGTON, Del. — Auto-parts supplier Visteon Corp. says it is making good progress in obtaining the financing needed to see it through Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Man damages toilet by setting off fireworks at an Arby’s in Delaware

TALLEYVILLE, Del. — The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office said a man damaged a toilet at an Arby’s by setting off fireworks in the bathroom. Fire marshals said the man walked into the restaurant Thursday about 9:30 a.m. Delaware State Police are also investigating and searching for the man.

Nephew of NY’s Cardinal O’Connor alleges sex abuse by Catholic priest at Pa. school

WILMINGTON, Del. — A nephew of the late New York archbishop Cardinal John O’Connor alleged in a lawsuit filed Thursday that he was the victim of child sexual abuse at the hands of a Catholic priest.

Governor, officials meet with Obama administration, seeking federal help for Del. autoworkers

WILMINGTON, Del. — State officials expressed optimism about getting federal help for Delaware’s automobile workers after meeting Thursday with representatives of the Obama administration.

Sun-Times asks judge to delay consideration of proposed bonus plan

WILMINGTON, Del. — The Sun-Times Media Group has asked a bankruptcy judge to delay consideration of proposed bonuses of up to $1.8 million for certain employees in the event of a successful sale of assets.

Bankruptcy judge authorizes Visteon to pay critical vendors, other obligations

WILMINGTON, Del. — A Delaware bankruptcy judge on Friday approved several first-day motions in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of automobile parts supplier Visteon Corp.

Bankruptcy judge authorizes Visteon to pay critical vendors, other obligations

WILMINGTON, Del. — A Delaware bankruptcy judge has approved several first-day motions in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of automobile parts supplier Visteon Corp.

Delaware becomes 1st eastern state to allow sports betting after governor signs bill into law

NEWARK, Del. — Delaware becomes the only state east of the Mississippi River to allow betting on sports after the governor signed the legislation.

Bankruptcy judge approves Tribune request for permission to pay $13M in employee bonuses

WILMINGTON, Del. — The Tribune Co. can pay more than $13 million in bonuses to almost 700 employees for their work last year, a federal bankruptcy judge ruled Tuesday.

Judge considers Tribune requests to make bonus, severance payments

WILMINGTON, Del. — A Delaware bankruptcy judge is set to hear arguments on a request by the Tribune Co. for approval to pay $13 million in bonuses to almost 700 employees for their work last year.

Financial adviser fees approved in Sun-Times bankruptcy case

WILMINGTON, Del. — A bankruptcy judge in Delaware has approved fee changes for the financial adviser and investment banker for the Chicago Sun-Times publisher.

Delaware man accused of stealing $978 check from boss, then trying to cash it

NEWARK, Del. — Police said a 20-year-old man was charged with stealing one of his boss’ checks and trying to cash it. The owner of the Dog Days Deli in Newark called police Thursday after a bank notified him that one of his employees was trying to cash one of his checks in the amount of $978. Police said the employee took the check on Monday, then forged the deli owner’s signature.

Hearing on Md.’s challenge in Magna bankruptcy case postponed

WILMINGTON, Del. — A hearing on a challenge by Maryland officials to an order issued in the bankruptcy case of horse track owner Magna Entertainment Corp. has been postponed.

Delaware family sets trap to nab teens repeatedly taking their SUV on joyrides

NEW CASTLE, Del. — Two teens are in custody after a family set a trap to catch whoever was repeatedly taking their SUV in the middle of the night, driving it around and filling the tank up before returning it. The teens were arrested Sunday and charged with felony theft.

C-130 makes safe emergency landing at Delaware airport after propellor malfunction

NEW CASTLE, Del. — The Air National Guard says a propeller malfunctioned on one of its plane, forcing the pilot to turn around and land at an airport in Delaware.

Bankruptcy judge approves proposed sale of Magna Entertainment assets

WILMINGTON, Del. — A Delaware bankruptcy judge has approved proposed sale procedures for certain assets of horse track owner Magna Entertainment Corp.

Bankruptcy judge asked to approve proposed sale of Magna Entertainment assets

WILMINGTON, Del. — Horse track owner Magna Entertainment Corp. is asking a Delaware bankruptcy judge to approve its plan to sell certain assets.

Filene’s Basement files for Ch. 11 bankruptcy reorganization, Crown may buy some stores

WILMINGTON, Del. — Discount retailer Filene’s Basement said Monday that it has filed to reorganize under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, less than two weeks after its new owner said it was reviewing “all available options.”

Filene’s Basement files for Ch. 11 bankruptcy protection, Crown may buy some stores

WILMINGTON, Del. — Discount retailer Filene’s Basement says it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, less than two weeks after its new owner said it was reviewing “all available options.”

Magna Entertainment withdraws Preakness Stakes track from proposed sale

DOVER, Del. — Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore and Magna Entertainment Corp.’s other horse racing assets in Maryland are off the auction block, at least for now.

Saying what not to say: Del. official apologizes after diversity newsletter offends minorities

DOVER, Del. — Delaware’s Transportation Secretary has apologized after a department newsletter on diversity offended minority employees by spelling out many of the slurs that it advised workers not to use.