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.
Johnson spent two seasons with the Penguins; now he's an associate head coach for the Ohio State women's hockey team.
While the temperatures will remain in the 80s and above through the weekend, rain and the return of wildfire smoke are on the horizon.
A 15-year-old was killed in a crash on McKnight Road late on Thursday night.
The shooting happened around 3 a.m. along Bedford Avenue.
Rabbi Jeffrey Myers is retiring from Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh, which he led through the aftermath of the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history.
Joseph Sasso was killed after the driver of a tractor-trailer crossed the median and crashed into his SUV on the Parkway North, authorities say.
Joshua Deel is facing charges in the deaths of Shawn Deel, Abigale Sloan and Dekota Sloan in West Virginia.
Sixteen Pittsburgh residents were indicted by a federal grand jury on cocaine trafficking charges, federal officials said.
Western Pennsylvania has seen more than 20 tornadoes this year. KDKA's First Alert Meteorologists explain more.
Johnson spent two seasons with the Penguins; now he's an associate head coach for the Ohio State women's hockey team.
With one day left, there are still no constitutional sentencing guidelines for the Pennsylvania judicial system when it comes to felony murder.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
The House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.
Pittsburgh Fire Chief Darryl Jones, who has been on paid administrative leave, will retire after a review of his bureau.
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Last year, Americans received nearly 30 billion scam robocalls and text messages.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved a 3.5% toll increase that goes into effect on January 3, 2027.
After about three dozen Allegheny County home deeds were fraudulently put into an LLC's name, experts are sharing tips for protecting yourself.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
Weekend Guide Guru Sean Collier shares three events happening in Pittsburgh this weekend!
Marc Roberge, the lead singer of O.A.R came on PTL ahead of their Stage AE show!
'A Slice of New York Pizza' shows Mikey and David their popular pizza flights
Daniel Hill from House Call Personal Training shows simple exercises that are designed to preserve muscle when losing weight on GLP-1 medication.
She went to The Meadows Racetrack to find out more about Adios Pace For The Orchids.
A small community in Fayette County is pushing for answers after finding what appears to be raw sewage spilling into the woods.
Developers want to fill the former Vincentian Marion Manor facility in Banksville with new townhomes.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis.
It costs a lot of money to keep houses of worship safe.
Western Pennsylvania remains one of the most heavily impacted regions across the country for tick-borne illnesses.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Pennsylvania is under a statewide Code Purple air quality alert on Friday because of smoke from the wildfires in Canada and Minnesota. But what does that mean?
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Wildfire smoke is causing hazardous air quality in the Pittsburgh area, prompting a warning from health officials.
Johnson spent two seasons with the Penguins; now he's an associate head coach for the Ohio State women's hockey team.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The 17th hole at Fox Chapel features the classic Biarritz template hole design.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
The New York Yankees beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 Wednesday night for a doubleheader split.
The former glass plant in Charleroi has been listed for sale.
The Colorado-based Voyager Technologies has officially acquired Astrobotic, the aerospace company located on Pittsburgh's North Side.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The new movie "Young Washington" opened over the Fourth of July weekend, earning more than $20 million at the box office and becoming the nation's top live-action film.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
It's shaping up to be a busy holiday weekend across western Pennsylvania, which includes the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
McKnight Road in Ross Township was shut down for a few hours on Thursday night after a crash killed a 15-year-old.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
The ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak has shoppers buying local produce, according to farmers markets in the Pittsburgh area.
Elite 18: No. 12 at Allegheny Country Club
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.
