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.
Friday will be the fourth straight day with extreme heat, but storm chances are also possible.
Rail shuttles and bus shuttles will be running to help riders get around the work that's being done in Dormont Borough.
"Feels-like" temperatures, which factor in humidity, are expected to be over 100 degrees.
Green Oaks Country Club is one of the few courses in the Pittsburgh area that were designed by famed golf architect Donald Ross.
The annual Fourth of July parade in Canonsburg is one of the largest in Pennsylvania.
"Feels-like" temperatures, which factor in humidity, are expected to be over 100 degrees.
Pittsburgh's Fourth of July celebration, which was recently voted the best in the country by USA Today readers, will span Downtown and the North Shore.
When are fireworks near me this weekend? Here's the Pittsburgh area's July 4th fireworks schedule.
Friday will be the fourth straight day with extreme heat, but storm chances are also possible.
Rail shuttles and bus shuttles will be running to help riders get around the work that's being done in Dormont Borough.
Rep. Eric Davanzo later said he "will never apologize for putting patriotism before politics."
Some lawmakers say the Pennsylvania State Senate is stalling on a bill to increase the state's minimum wage.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
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.
Imagine finding out the home you own is no longer yours, even though you weren't behind on your mortgage or selling it.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
Are we dreaming? Or are these beds *actually* flying? That's right...Daisy takes us to the 5th Annual Zelienople Bed Derby, where the beds are less for sleeping, and more for speed.
Grab your calendars because Kidsburgh Ambassador Yuling Behr is sharing all the family-friendly events happening around the 'burgh this month.
Fine Wine and Good Spirits are bringing out the bubbly...here are some American-made wines that are perfect for your holiday celebration.
Daisy Jade is live from the Big Butler Fair! Take a look at all the fun things these fairgrounds have to offer.
The first week of July doesn't just bring fireworks...it also brings one of the biggest conventions in Pittsburgh...Anthrocon!
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis that leaders are unsure how to address.
Rising Tide Partners began acquiring depressed properties five years ago with the promise of transforming struggling neighborhoods.
A Westmoreland County woman is demanding answers after she said a broken pipe flooded her apartment in Rostraver Township.
The school board in McKeesport has called a special meeting on Wednesday to decide the future of its football coaching staff.
Delta-8 is unregulated and untested, and more and more users are paying the price.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
Representatives from UPMC and Allegheny County Public Safety held a demonstration to encourage firework safety in Pittsburgh.
When you hear you're diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. It can leave questions, anger and a feeling of seclusion.
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
Green Oaks Country Club is one of the few courses in the Pittsburgh area that were designed by famed golf architect Donald Ross.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Esmerlyn Valdez tripled, singled and knocked in two runs, Endy Rodriguez and Nick Gonzales homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-1 on Thursday.
The Penguins made three signings and two trades on free agency day. Here's who is joining the team.
Matt Vogt set a new scoring record and won the Indiana State Amateur to earn a spot in the U.S. Amateur later this summer.
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.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
A federal judge has extended his block on enforcement of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps while a legal challenge proceeds.
Pittsburgh's Fourth of July celebration, which was recently voted the best in the country by USA Today readers, will span Downtown and the North Shore.
Anthrocon 2026, dubbed "Critters, Cryptids and Curses," will return to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Road closures will be in place ahead of the America250PA concert at Point State Park on Saturday, June 27.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Pittsburgh's South Side Street Fest is officially underway, aiming to create a safer and welcoming South Side.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
The annual Fourth of July parade in Canonsburg is one of the largest in all of Pennsylvania.
The annual Fourth of July parade in Canonsburg is one of the largest in all of Pennsylvania.
Elite 18: No. 15 at Green Oaks Country Club
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and Robby Incmikoski discuss the sports topics of the day.
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.
