The 2016 Memorial Day holiday weekend proved safer for those traveling the highways of Virginia in comparison to the 2015 Memorial Day weekend.

Team effort creates caring and supportive environments that meet national standards for comprehensive counseling programs at five more prince William County Schools bringing the total to 27.

Amid continued reports of bears in the area of Tyler Elementary School and PACE West School, the School Community Information Office is reissuing the information provided by Prince William County Police:

Firefighters discovered a kitchen fire in one of the apartment units on Monday, May 30th at 4:09 p.m., after their units were dispatched to a fire located in the 7500 block of Margate Court in Manassas.

Prince William County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause of a fire that routed 13 people from their homes in the 15700 block of Lansdale Place in Montclair on Monday, May 30th around 6:27 a.m. A firefighter sustained a minor foot injury. No residents were injured. Damages was estimated at $500,000: two townhouses were a total loss; another had significant damage; three others had minor damage/

The Community Healthcare Coalition of Greater Prince William wants to hear from local residents on what they consider to be the most significant public health challenges in this community. Give opinions at a town hall meeting on Monday June 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center - Hylton Education Center, 2300 Opitz Boulevard, Woodbridge, VA 22191. Park near the visitor entrance.

It’s the Memorial Day weekend and whether you’re headed out with family and friends to remember those who died in active military service or you’re headed for vacation, the Prince William County Police Department wants to remind you that regular seatbelt use saves lives. Seat belts are mandatory in Virginia for all persons riding in the front seat.

Prince William County Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing, endangered adult, Allison Elizabeth MOTT,30, who was last seen on May 12. She also goes by the name of Jules Rodriguez.