Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Inside NoVa/Prince William Entry Title: Shootout probe, police chief, public safety initiative Entry Credit: Nolan Stout Judge Comment: Can't beat this reporting: Simple and clear about a shooting; in-depth about accusations against a police chief; and detail about a public safety initiative, a story that allows the public to hold those in charge of it accountable. Excellent work.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Suffolk News-Herald Entry Title: Q&A with the Police Chief Entry Credit: Jimmy LaRoue Judge Comment: Hearing from the police chief whose decisions can affect anyone and everyone is worth the space, and should be helpful to those readers who want a safe community.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Prince William Times Entry Title: Gunman charged in slaying of DoorDash delivery man convicted of 2nd degree murder Entry Credit: Cher Muzyk Judge Comment: Beginning-to-end coverage requirews lots of time and space, andthis worthy reporting got both.
Place Name: Alternate Winner Contestant Name: Inside NoVa/Prince William Entry Title: Fentanyl Cases, Assault Suspect Entry Credit: Kari Pugh Judge Comment: Good coverage of important happenings.
