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Weather Forecast: Cloudy Monday Followed by Overnight Freezing Rain That May Create Icy Roads
Weather Forecast: Cloudy Monday Followed by Overnight Freezing Rain That May Create Icy Roads
One Injured, One Arrested in Overnight Shooting in St. Paul’s North End
One Injured, One Arrested in Overnight Shooting in St. Paul’s North End
Motorcyclist Killed in Collision with Vehicle in Hampton
Motorcyclist Killed in Collision with Vehicle in Hampton
Governor Youngkin Unveils $6.2 Million in Grants for 10 Statewide Projects
Governor Youngkin Unveils $6.2 Million in Grants for 10 Statewide Projects
CODI Alert Canceled for 12-Year-Old Girl Last Seen in Unknown Vehicle
CODI Alert Canceled for 12-Year-Old Girl Last Seen in Unknown Vehicle
Weather Forecast: Cloudy Monday Followed by Overnight Freezing Rain That May Create Icy Roads
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Weather Forecast: Cloudy Monday Followed by Overnight Freezing Rain That May Create Icy Roads

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One Injured, One Arrested in Overnight Shooting in St. Paul’s North End
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One Injured, One Arrested in Overnight Shooting in St. Paul’s North End

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Motorcyclist Killed in Collision with Vehicle in Hampton
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Motorcyclist Killed in Collision with Vehicle in Hampton

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Governor Youngkin Unveils $6.2 Million in Grants for 10 Statewide Projects
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Governor Youngkin Unveils $6.2 Million in Grants for 10 Statewide Projects

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CODI Alert Canceled for 12-Year-Old Girl Last Seen in Unknown Vehicle
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CODI Alert Canceled for 12-Year-Old Girl Last Seen in Unknown Vehicle

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Weather Forecast: Cloudy Monday Followed by Overnight Freezing Rain That May Create Icy Roads
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Weather Forecast: Cloudy Monday Followed by Overnight Freezing Rain That May Create Icy Roads
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One Injured, One Arrested in Overnight Shooting in St. Paul’s North End
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One Injured, One Arrested in Overnight Shooting in St. Paul’s North End
A.J. O'Leary Jan 5, 2026
Motorcyclist Killed in Collision with Vehicle in Hampton
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Motorcyclist Killed in Collision with Vehicle in Hampton
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Governor Youngkin Unveils $6.2 Million in Grants for 10 Statewide Projects
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Governor Youngkin Unveils $6.2 Million in Grants for 10 Statewide Projects
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Multiple agencies execute search warrant in Pine Point Township
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Minneapolis gang member caught with machine gun, pleads guilty

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Ibrahim Ahmed Mohamud, also known as “Ibbs” and “30,” pleaded guilty in federal court to possession of a machine gun.…

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A Norfolk man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for shooting and killing 44-year-old Bradley Kristoffer Kortbawi outside a Ghent apartment building in the summer of 2024. According to the Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, 57-year-old Vandes Jackson received his sentence Friday after a jury convicted him of first-degree murder and using a firearm in the commission of murder. The two-day trial took place in September, and jurors deliberated for about 30 minutes before finding Jackson guilty. The shooting happened shortly after midnight on July 6, 2024, on Core Avenue. Kortbawi had been outside an apartment building smoking a cigarette and talking with two friends — one of whom lived in the building — when Jackson, a neighbor, approached. Prosecutors said Jackson claimed he heard someone in the group use a racial slur he found offensive. Kortbawi and his friends told him no such comment had been made. As Kortbawi turned his head away, Jackson pulled a gun from his pocket, placed it against Kortbawi’s temple, and fired, killing him instantly. When one of the witnesses, shocked, said Jackson had just shot her friend, he allegedly replied, “Then call the police,” and walked away. Dispatch records show Jackson called 911 at 12:39 a.m. — before the shooting — asking for police assistance because of the alleged slur. The operator told him not to confront the group. Jackson ended the call by saying he would “handle the situation.” Jackson called 911 again at 1:17 a.m., telling dispatchers he had shot someone. When the first Norfolk officer arrived, Jackson returned, admitted to the shooting, and directed officers to Kortbawi’s body. He was taken into custody without incident. Jackson was initially charged with second-degree murder before prosecutors secured a direct indictment for first-degree murder. On Friday, Dec. 5, a judge sentenced Jackson to 40 years in prison, with another five years suspended on the condition that he maintains good behavior for life after release. Prosecutors requested a 39-year active sentence, while the defense argued for a shorter term. Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney Ramin Fatehi said the sentence reflects the brutality of the crime and the danger Jackson posed to the community. “Mr. Kortbawi did not do anything to deserve his death at the hands of Mr. Jackson, and Mr. Jackson’s sentence reflects the senselessness and cruelty of his crime,” Fatehi said. “I wish Mr. Kortbawi’s family and friends peace as they continue to cope with their loss.”
Minneapolis News Crime

Fraud uncovered: Non-profit leaders in Minneapolis charged

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Tony Robinson, 41, of Minneapolis appeared in federal court Monday, facing charges of wire fraud and conspiracy. U.S. Attorney Daniel…

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Man sentenced to 40 years in murder of University of Mississippi student prominent in LGBTQ community
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Man sentenced to 40 years in murder of University of Mississippi student prominent in LGBTQ community

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A man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty Monday to second-degree murder and related charges…

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ICE operations targeting Somali immigrants underway in Twin Cities | Live updates
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ICE operations targeting Somali immigrants underway in Twin Cities | Live updates

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CBS News has confirmed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations targeting Somali immigrants are underway in the Twin Cities. The…

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Widespread subzero temps in Minnesota Thursday morning; more snow chances ahead
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Widespread subzero temps in Minnesota Thursday morning; more snow chances ahead

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Thursday begins with the coldest temperatures of the season in Minnesota. Many areas, including the Twin Cities, dropped below zero…

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Lawsuit against Minneapolis over clearing of homeless encampment dismissed by judge
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Lawsuit against Minneapolis over clearing of homeless encampment dismissed by judge

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A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against the city of Minneapolis over the clearing of a homeless encampment. The…

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