Virginia’s governor must decide if he will require state health insurance companies to provide benefits to autistic children, officials at Prince William’s animal shelter want to see less animals there euthanized, and exploring the underwater areas of Aquia Creek to preserve the past.
Ft. Belvoir, Va. — An Oregon National Guard Soldier serving at Ft. Belvoir was killed in a Monday afternoon car crash, while driving home for a family dinner.
Gas prices are still going up as the weekend approaches.
In North Stafford on Friday, the average price of unleaded gasoline was $3.51 per gallon.
Fairfax County, Va. — A viewing for the man killed recently on Richmond Highway will be held Friday.
Paul Krause, 54, was killed March 14 when a Honda Civic collided with his sedan pushing it into oncoming traffic, near the intersection of Richmond Highway (U.S. 1) and Fairfax County Parkway.
Fire and rescue crews were called to a home at 15644 Piedmont Place off Cardinal Drive in Woodbridge.
No one was injured, but the lightning knocked out the power in the home, said Prince William fire and rescue spokesman Joseph Robertson.
Forecasters say we could see some strong storms with dangerous lightening and some hail, mainly before 8 p.m.
Tomorrow, temperatures will struggle to make it out of the 40 degree temperature range, with mostly sunny skies.
Virginia Railway Express riders will soon be able to take Amtrak for less.
Beginning May 2, riders will be able to purchase an Amtrak Step-up ticket for $5, which is half of the current ticket cost. The reduced fares should alleviate crowding on the transit system that last month experienced record ridership, said VRE CEO Dale Zehner.
