Pittsburgh Public Schools debuts first electric school buses
Pittsburgh Public Schools announced a major development in how they get kids to and from school.
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Pittsburgh Public Schools announced a major development in how they get kids to and from school.
Frye Transportation is responsible for providing a lot of transportation in our area and their newest buses have added new safety measures.
The driver was headed to Monticello Middle School in Cleveland Heights, Ohio when a fire broke out behind one of the bus's rear wheels.
The little boy fell asleep on his way to school.
A student in the Pine-Richland School District will be facing discipline after a knife was found on a school bus earlier this week.
The district says it is now working with township police and the bus company to find out where it came from.
Many districts still can't find enough candidates to be school bus drivers, so some are turning to other solutions.
As the first day of the new school year races toward us, many bus companies say they're still doing more with less.
The Hopewell Area School District bus driver is facing ongoing legal action and was suspended indefinitely. KDKA-TV's Barry Pintar has more.
The Hopewell Area School District bus driver is facing ongoing legal action and was suspended indefinitely.
Starting next week, you can again be cited for school bus violations in the Pittsburgh Public Schools district.
The district paused the program in December after people complained about how difficult it was to fight the tickets.
Student safety is paramount in the Mount Pleasant Area School District and student joy during the process means just as much to the school bus driver, Denise Fontanazza.
More than 9,000 cars have passed Pittsburgh Public Schools buses with their stop arms out since July.
The new laws extend the required stopping distance and impose harsher penalties on repeat offenders.
Parents within the North Allegheny School District are frustrated after they said they were notified one day before the start of the school year that no transportation would be available to take their kids to and from school.
Parents within the North Allegheny School District are frustrated after they said they were notified one day before the start of the school year that no transportation would be available to take their kids to and from school. KDKA's Erika Stanish shares the story.
Authorities say a school bus full of children overturned after a crash with a minivan in Ohio, killing one child and injuring 23 others, one seriously.
The goal of the campaign is to stop motorists from illegally passing stopped school buses.
The incident occurred on Wednesday while students were being transported home from school.
KDKA's Royce Jones was live in West Mifflin after a school bus crashed into a home Thursday afternoon.
The crash happened on Homestead Duquesne Road just before 3:30 Thursday afternoon.
The crash happened on Homestead Duquesne Road just before 3:30 Thursday afternoon.
The federal money will help the transition to zero-emission buses.
The routes are mostly outside of the district.
There will be multiple events in Pittsburgh this weekend to enjoy with friends and family.
It'll be sunny to start the day with partly cloudy skies expected to begin moving in after 3:00 this afternoon
The new configuration is expected to be in place until Thanksgiving.
Mac Stout and Luke Stout made history Thursday night when two brothers faced off at NCAA D1 wrestling championships for the first time ever.
The buyer of the rare card hasn't been identified.
There will be multiple events in Pittsburgh this weekend to enjoy with friends and family.
Reports say 27-year-old Hunter Myers was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital following a crash during a race on Wednesday.
PRT has proposed a 35% service cut that will take effect in February of 2026.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2025 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
It'll be sunny to start the day with partly cloudy skies expected to begin moving in after 3:00 this afternoon
Beginning March 31, those who cannot verify their identity over the agency's online service will be required to visit an agency field office in person.
President Trump has taken aim at the Department of Education, but shutting down the department entirely would require an act of Congress.
Both candidates are touting the support from labor, but the unions themselves are divided between the two.
Voters in Pennsylvania's 35th district will fill a vacancy next week and decide which party will hold the speakership.
The federal government employs thousands in the Pittsburgh region and funds research to the tune of billions of dollars.
A vicious ransomware called Medusa is picking up speed and a local cybersecurity expert has ways you can keep your data safe.
Erin Love, from Firecracker Fabrics, is just one of the local stores stepping up in the crafting industry after the closure of JOANN Fabric and Crafts.
The owners say that gift cards and loyalty points that guests may have will still be accepted at the three other Walnut Grill locations in Wexford, Robinson, and Washington.
Fake Facebook pages have been popping up claiming to be the iconic iceball cart, but the owner says they're all scams.
Most people have traded in their car for a new one and the warranty talks begin, but did you know you can get a refund for your trade-in's warranty?
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
A travel showed us how to make flying with kids a breeze with must-have items that take the stress out of the journey.
After a long winter nap, your plants are ready to stretch their leaves and grow, but they may need a little help. Our resident "green thumb" Boaz, was here to show us how to get our garden warm weather ready.
Daniel Hill is back to show us how to get moving again with some simple stretches that can change your day.
Our friend Carleen King, from Carmi Soul Food, was here to show us how to give a classic soul food dish a refresh without losing an ounce of flavor.
Not everyone getting checks from Pennsylvania's rental rebate program is seeing the money, KDKA Investigates uncovered.
A Caliber Collision auto body shop is being built in Murrysville, but for one couple, it's right in their backyard.
An entire section of a home in Pittsburgh's Knoxville neighborhood has folded, bricks collapsing into the yard next door.
Gecko Robotics is one of the hottest tech companies around and it was founded here in Pittsburgh, but with a stagnant economy, it's only one of a few.
There's an unsightly mess collecting along a road in North Fayette — so much that it looks more like a landfill.
After recent teen suicides in the Pittsburgh area, here are signs that friends and family can look for to step in and prevent a tragedy.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
When it comes to the world of wellness, it's easy to get quick answers from health coaches and influencers. Dr. Natalie Gentile joined us to set the record straight on false fads you see online.
The Rush to Crush Cancer bike ride is here and Daisy got an expert lesson from Ron Smiley on how to ride a bike because she's never learned!
About one in five newborns in the U.S. start out on infant formula, making it a crucial source of nutrition.
Mac Stout and Luke Stout made history Thursday night when two brothers faced off at NCAA D1 wrestling championships for the first time ever.
The buyer of the rare card hasn't been identified.
For many, March 20, the beginning of the NCAA Tournament, is essentially Christmas morning.
Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jared Jones is missing his next spring training start because of elbow discomfort.
As the 2026 NFL Draft nears, more details are coming out about just how Pittsburgh could be utilized in the event.
PRT has proposed a 35% service cut that will take effect in February of 2026.
As the 2026 NFL Draft nears, more details are coming out about just how Pittsburgh could be utilized in the event.
A new energy facility is coming to Beaver County.
Sheetz is looking to fill several positions across its Pennsylvania locations.
Kennywood, Idlewild, and Sandcastle are getting a new ownership and some Pittsburgh hope it will mean better days for the parks.
Madrid-based Parques Reunidos has agreed to sell the parks to Herschend.
A federal judge has dismissed the charges against a Minnesota man accused of hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in "The Wizard of Oz." Prosecutors informed the court Monday that he died Sunday.
Construction is underway for the new music venue in Pittsburgh's Lower Hill after officials broke ground on Thursday.
Pittsburgh will be Billy Joel's first show back on the road after the singer postponed four months' worth of stops for "a medical condition."
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is trying to take his burgeoning fame in stride.
Spring is in the air and Pittsburgh has some events this weekend celebrating the season, including a spring flower show, spring craft show and more.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
A travel showed us how to make flying with kids a breeze with must-have items that take the stress out of the journey.
After a long winter nap, your plants are ready to stretch their leaves and grow, but they may need a little help. Our resident "green thumb" Boaz, was here to show us how to get our garden warm weather ready.
Daniel Hill is back to show us how to get moving again with some simple stretches that can change your day.
The crash happened early Friday morning along Park Way.
The annual Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show kicked off on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. As is tradition, Pittsburgh Today Live kicked off the show with a live episode!
A school bus slammed into a tree in Butler County on Thursday morning, sending the driver and two students to the hospital.
KDKA-TV is sad to report that retired host and weather forecaster Jon Burnett died of complications from suspected CTE. He leaves behind an incredible legacy.
A fast-moving clipper system is proving Punxsutawney Phil correct this Sunday late afternoon/early evening with some freezing rain/drizzle and light wet snow making roads north of Route 422 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike slippery.
