PWCS does not provide accident coverage for students but offers optional insurance for purchase from external companies as a way to help parents recover medical costs.

Prince William County Police Department reports several burglaries and attempted burglaries in recent days.

A blazing fire displaced approximately 40 residents from their apartments in Point at Bull Run on Saturday, June 11 shortly before 11 p.m. in the 10500 block of Lariat Lane near Williamson Blvd. in Manassas. The Red Cross was called to the scene to assist those displaced by the fire. According to the Fire Marshal’s Office, 18 units, within a 24-unit apartment complex, sustained heavy fire damage and are a total loss; each unit is valued at approximately $300,000 for a total loss of about $5.4 million.

On June 6, members of the Prince William County Police Departments’ Special Victim’s Bureau and Intel Unit began a week a long operation targeting offenders of crimes involving children, according to a news release. Sgt. Jonathan Perok, police department spokesman, said the operation "was conducted as a proactive effort and was not in response to any specific incident."

Prince William County Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing, endangered adult, Emerson ALVARENGA-DURAN. ALVARENGA-DURAN was last seen in the area of the Sheetz located at 4021 Prince William Pkwy in Woodbridge on June 12 at 3 a.m., according to police reports.

Traffic on US 15 in Haymarket will be moved to new bridge as part of Diverging Diamond Interchange project between 10 p.m. Friday June 10 and 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 11.

Graduation time should be a positive experience, one that a graduate will never forget. As your teen navigates this important life change there is much to do and talk about—but the most important conversation should come from you, the parent. Explain to your child that during graduation night and at other celebrations, safety is crucial in the planning process, and that alcohol, drugs, and cigarettes are not necessary for a fun time!

Amid roaring cheers and tears of joy, 26 graduates and 47 students in the Class of 2017 were honored on June 3 at Osbourn Park High School, home of the county’s School of Practical Nursing.