5 Pittsburgh-area families sue bus company over alleged negligence
Five families sued a school bus company over injuries and suffering they say were the result of negligence by the business and their drivers.
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Five families sued a school bus company over injuries and suffering they say were the result of negligence by the business and their drivers.
The premise behind Operation Safe Stop is to get motorists to pay more attention to school buses.
The district and bus company are investigating what went wrong.
No kids were on the bus at the time of the crash, but the driver was taken to the hospital.
The data shows that while driver behavior may be changing slightly, many still break the law.
Despite the district's effort, they're still trying to hire more drivers to avoid remote learning days like they had on Thursday.
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.
The district says it is now working with township police and the bus company to find out where it came from.
A student in the Pine-Richland School District will be facing discipline after a knife was found on a school bus earlier this week.
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.
The Hopewell Area School District bus driver is facing ongoing legal action and was suspended indefinitely. KDKA-TV's Barry Pintar has more.
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 tour will be coming to Acrisure Stadium on May 8, 2027.
A changing body for teenagers can make them particularly vulnerable, and parents must play an active role in helping their child.
Kickoff between the Steelers and the Packers is set for 7 p.m. at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
The rainy pattern in Pittsburgh is beginning to ease, which is good news if you're heading to the Steelers' preseason game.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
A man and a woman were found dead, and four kids were safe in an apparent murder-suicide at the Northview Heights Estates.
Video from Ohiopyle shows the Yough River overflowing after heavy rain and storms, causing many of the trails and campgrounds to wash out and close.
Buffalo Township police are warning about scammers after investigating several cases where residents have fallen victim.
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The tour will be coming to Acrisure Stadium on May 8, 2027.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
On Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Mr. Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran, CBS News learned.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
Buffalo Township police are warning about scammers after investigating several cases where residents have fallen victim.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
While the importance of the family support system is timeless, a new study found it creates financial stressors for all involved.
The store will be located at the North Hills Village shopping center along McKnight Road.
Dr. Natalie Gentile from Rebel Wellness shows how to get a quick workout in during the back-to-school chaos!
Happy Lark Home Organizing shows ways to organize the area in your house where your kids throw everything: backpacks, shoes, water bottles.
Daisy heads to Sognatore Salon to learn hair inspiration for kids heading back to school!
GBU Life has a student leader program that teams college students up with important causes in their communities.
It's time for a backpack reset! If the last time you opened your kid's backpack was before the last day of school, this one is for you.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Sherwin-Williams Manufacturing Company entered into a consent order and agreement.
A community in Butler County said repeated boil water advisories have them uneasy about their water quality.
An investigation into alleged theft at the North Versailles tax collector's office is underway.
Nearly five months into a major road construction project in Beaver County, several small business owners say they are struggling to keep customers coming through the door.
Opposition to a data center at the back end of an industrial park is growing among residents of Hanover Township, Washington County.
Several waterways across Pennsylvania tested high for E. coli, environmental groups said.
The Pennsylvania measles outbreak isn't slowing down, and one local doctor said Pittsburgh is not immune.
The countdown to the first day of school is on, and now is the time to start making some adjustments.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Doctors are finding they are faced with questions about health advice from social media, but they caution that you can't always trust what you find.
Kickoff between the Steelers and the Packers is set for 7 p.m. at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Griffin Conine and Heriberto Hernández homered, and Janson Junk worked six solid innings as the Miami Marlins extended their winning streak to four games with an 8-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
North Allegheny is the only school in Pennsylvania that will wear the Mahomes-inspired uniforms.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
Amtrak is adding a second trip from Pittsburgh to New York later this year, officials said during a public board meeting.
Attention is brewing around a proposed variance for Bethel Bakery to expand its parking.
The organizers of a plan aimed at making Pittsburgh's South Side safer are standing by their efforts.
The tour will be coming to Acrisure Stadium on May 8, 2027.
The popular vocal quintet Pentatonix is returning to Pittsburgh this holiday season.
Joe Manganiello says even when he spent 25 years living in Los Angeles, he always considered Pittsburgh home.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Dave Matthews stopped by a Pittsburgh restaurant before his show at Star Lake on Friday night.
As teenagers return to the classroom this fall, they're at a particularly vulnerable stage of life where their peers may make fun of them for their changing bodies, but parents can play an active role in combating that. John Shumway spoke with an expert about how parents can fight back.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Video from Ohiopyle shows the Youghiogheny River overflowing after heavy rain and storms, causing many of the trails and campgrounds to wash out and close. KDKA's Jennifer Borrasso reports.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
