Traffic & Safety: Delaware State Police are investigating a deadly Sept. 1 crash in Lewes on Route 1 near Bay Crossing Boulevard, where a Kia Sorento made a U-turn into a Harley-Davidson’s path; the 48-year-old Harbeson rider was ejected and died, while the Kia driver and passengers were not hurt. Weather Watch: Severe storms have knocked out power across parts of Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey, with threats of damaging winds, hail and possible tornadoes, plus flash-flood risk. Permitting Reform: Gov. Matt Meyer signed HB 456 to speed up DNREC decisions for docks, utility lines and other projects in Delaware’s submerged lands and tidal waters, including automatic approval for small residential docks if DNREC misses deadlines. Courts & Governance: Delaware Court of Chancery dismissed a take-private challenge tied to Vista’s acquisition of KnowBe4, reinforcing a high bar for pleading a “control group” and noting that a fully informed, uncoerced stockholder vote can cleanse conflicted deals. Local Planning: Delaware DOT, the Dover Kent MPO and Milford are seeking public input for a US 113 corridor needs study between Hudson Pond Road and the Milford Bypass, with comments due Oct. 15. Sports: Delaware State and other local college rosters continue to feature former area athletes, including Delaware State volleyball player Lelaini Diggs.