Colorado school shooting: 16-year-old identified as shooter, police say

Authorities identified the shooter as 16-year-old Desmond Holly. The teen shot two students and then shot himself in an incident at Evergreen High School in Colorado.

Ramsey County armed robbery arrests lead to 3 federal indictments

Three men are facing federal charges for a string of armed robberies that injured a clerk and disrupted preparations for the Minnesota State Fair.

New Orleans mayor pleads not guilty to corruption charges

New Orleans' first female mayor is accused of using taxpayer dollars to travel and dine with her bodyguard, then lying to investigators to hide their romantic affair.

Charlie Kirk to receive posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Donald Trump will award Charlie Kirk a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.  

MPD off-duty fees eyed for city equipment use as soon as 2026

After approving potential fees for Minneapolis Police Department Officers who work off-duty overtime, but still use city equipment and vehicles, the Minneapolis City Council has begun to narrow down how much they will charge, and when the fees could begin.

Annunciation mass shooting: Sophia Forchas' condition improves

The condition of a 12-year-old girl injured in the Annunciation mass shooting has improved, Hennepin Healthcare officials say.

Charlie Kirk shooting: Authorities provide update on suspect manhunt [RAW]
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Authorities provided an update on the investigation into the fatal shooting of Conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Law enforcement says they have an image of the suspect and are working to identify the shooter, noting the suspect "blended in well with the college institution" and appears to be of college age. Authorities recovered the rifle from a wooded area where the shooter fled.

Mother of boy killed by alligator arrested for abuse, neglect: police

The mother of a 12-year-old boy who went missing from his home in New Orleans and was killed by an alligator has been charged with negligent homicide.

Colorado school shooting: Evergreen student dead after shooting 2 others, police say

The alleged shooter at Evergreen High School in Colorado has died after suffering a "self-inflicted gunshot wound". Two other students are still hospitalized.

Wisconsin man explains why he faked his death in newly-released interrogation video

Newly-released video shows Ryan Borgwardt, the Wisconsin man who faked his own death last year and fled to Europe, explaining to deputies why he devised the elaborate plan.

Charlie Kirk assassination latest in string of US political violence

Charlie Kirk, the conservative firebrand and founder of Turning Point USA, died after being shot while speaking at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, according to President Donald Trump.

Charlie Kirk shooting: What we know about the suspected gunman

FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that the suspected gunman was released from custody after an interrogation by law enforcement.

Minnesota men charged with federal crimes, accused of orchestrating war in Cameroon

Since 2017, an organization called the Ambazonian Defense Forces has fought to form an independent nation in the western parts of Cameroon. Two Minnesota men are now charged with organizing, directing and fundraising for those efforts from their homes in the Twin Cities suburbs.

Dallas beheading: Victim identified, suspect charged with capital murder

The preliminary investigation determined that the suspect cut the victim with an edged weapon several times. Reports from the scene suggest the victim was beheaded.

Burnsville first responder shooting: Ashley Dyrdahl gets nearly 4 years in prison

Ashley Dyrdahl was sentenced Wednesday to nearly four years in prison and two years probation for buying the guns used to carry out the Burnsville tragedy in February of 2024.

Charlie Kirk shooting: Law enforcement asking for tips; search underway for gunman

Charlie Kirk, the conservative firebrand and founder of Turning Point USA, has died after he was shot while speaking at a Utah Valley University event in Orem, Utah.

Charlie Kirk shot in Utah: Politicians react to conservative activist's death

Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at an event in Utah. Politicians from across the aisle called the shooting a "vile" and "disgusting" attack that has "no place in America."