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1. 4 shot in Portsmouth, Virginia; suspect in custody (bnonews.com) — Four adults were shot Monday evening on London Boulevard in Portsmouth, and police say a suspect is already in custody with no ongoing threat to the public. All four victims were taken to local hospitals, though their conditions haven't been released yet, and detectives are still investigating what led up to the gunfire.
2. Portsmouth City Council unanimously approves collective bargaining ordinance (iaff.org) — Portsmouth's City Council has unanimously approved a new collective bargaining ordinance, giving city fire fighters and other eligible public employees a formal path to negotiate pay, staffing, and working conditions. Local 539 leaders say this caps a six‑year push and starts an 18‑month runway toward their first contract, with priorities including safer staffing levels and better station facilities.
3. Power outages continue Monday as Dominion Energy blames salt spray from nor'easter (wavy.com) — Dominion Energy says lingering power outages across Hampton Roads are tied to salt spray from a recent nor'easter, which even sparked a fire outside the WAVY-TV studio in Portsmouth. Thousands lost electricity, major employers like Newport News Shipbuilding were disrupted, and residents are urged to report outages directly and stay clear of downed lines as crews install more salt-resistant equipment.
4. 3 arrested, charged with prostitution-related offenses in Virginia Beach, Portsmouth (13newsnow.com) — Police say a months‑long investigation into suspected human trafficking and prostitution at massage businesses in Virginia Beach and Portsmouth has led to three arrests and multiple charges, including maintaining a bawdy place. Detectives seized cash, vehicles, and electronics, and warn that more charges or asset forfeitures could follow as they work with the Commonwealth's Attorney and encourage potential trafficking victims to seek help.
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