A Petersburg man was convicted of trafficking minors for sex in and out of Virginia. Marcus Keon Ruffin, 36, was found guilty on five counts, including sex trafficking of children. The trafficking ...

A Virginia Department of Transportation employee was killed and another employee injured when their truck was hit by a ...

Beat the summer heat in a swimming pool or splash pad. We highlight four water attractions. All are open to the public and ...

Two men were arrested in connection with a weekend shooting in Prince George County. On Monday, June 29, police announced ...

Wondering what is open and closed in observance of Fourth of July? The Progress-Index compiled a list to help our readers ...

A man wanted in connection with a murder last February in Hopewell has turned himself in, police said. Travon Terell Henry, 30, surrendered at the Hopewell Police station without incident on Wednesday ...

Hopewell, Virginia, is enforcing its overnight curfew from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. for anyone 17 and younger. Parents or guardians can be fined up to $250 if they knowingly allow minors to violate the ...

Attendees had a grand time at the Hooray for Hopewell History celebration. It was packed with activities, live music, tours, ...

Officials are investigating the death of 38-year-old inmate Joan Archie McNeill Jr. at a federal prison in Virginia.

Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on June 27 at a Prince George County apartment complex. A 19-year-old man ...

Extreme summer temperatures can bring heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Use these tips to shield you and your family from ...

A man who threatened to kill former Delegate Kim Taylor will plead to a lesser charge to reduce his prison time.