Uriah Kiser

Students in Stafford and King George counties will start school later than usual today due to extreme cold weather conditions.In Stafford County, all schools will open on a two-hour delay to ensure the safety of students and staff during the frigid morning temperatures.Similarly, King George County Schools announced a two-hour delay due to cold and inclement weather.Families are encouraged to monitor updates from their respective school systems for any further changes. Stay warm and safe.

Police are investigating a serious crash on Route 234 (Dumfries Road) near Purcell Road just before 9 a.m. today.

On January 17, Daquan Warren, 24, of Woodford, was arrested by the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office for his alleged involvement in the downtown Fredericksburg shooting on December 14, 2024. Warren is charged with second-degree murder and using a firearm in the commission of a felony. He is being held at Pamunkey Regional Jail without bond. The Fredericksburg Police Department, led by Detective Tittle, continues its investigation and urges the public to share any relevant information.

Meet Daphne, a sweet 2-year-old pup with a personality that’s as fun as it is adorable! Daphne came to the Spotsylvania Animal Shelter as a stray, and while she was a bit reserved at first, she’s now blossomed into a lively, energetic, and curious girl who loves attention.

Due to frigid temperatures forecasted for tonight, schools in the region are adjusting their schedules to ensure the safety of students and staff:

Welcome to the Potomac Local News podcast! In this episode, Uriah Kiser sits down with Seth Hendler-Voss, Director of Prince William County Parks and Recreation, to discuss exciting developments in local parks, including the Dove’s Landing Project.

The Stafford County Animal Shelter is celebrating another heartwarming adoption story. Dax, a tri-colored Beagle, arrived at the shelter as a stray in September 2024.

A speeding incident escalated into a high-speed pursuit Wednesday, January 21, 2025, on Interstate 95, according to Virginia State Police spokesman Matthew Demlein.

A recent cybersecurity incident affecting PowerSchool, a global provider of education administration software, has raised concerns for school systems across the country, including Fredericksburg City and Manassas City Public Schools. PowerSchool confirmed that its internal systems were breached in late December, resulting in unauthorized access to data involving students and educators from hundreds of school divisions.

A debate over proposed legislation targeting panhandling in road medians sparked a spirited discussion among Stafford County Supervisors during their January 21 meeting. The proposed bill, sponsored by Delegate Paul Milde (R-64, Stafford County), seeks to impose fines on motorists and pedestrians who exchange items in roadway medians to improve safety and reduce traffic disruptions. The legislation was also a topic of discussion on the Potomac Local News Podcast, where Milde elaborated on his rationale behind the bill in an interview with Publisher Uriah Kiser. During the podcast, Milde emphasized the safety and traffic issues posed by panhandling in medians.