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 Pirates' home schedule starts on Friday, so how can fans save money on tickets, food, and other deals at PNC Park?
Here's a look at the new food at PNC Park for Pirates games, including chipped ham fries, nachos with kielbasa and more.
There's a slight chance for severe weather this afternoon and evening for the Pirates home opener.
Here's what fans going to PNC Park for the Pittsburgh Pirates home opener need to know about the bag policy.
Terry Smith said he learned an important lesson from last year's life adventure when serving as Penn State's interim head coach.
The Pirates' home schedule starts on Friday, so how can fans save money on tickets, food, and other deals at PNC Park?
Here's a look at the new food at PNC Park for Pirates games, including chipped ham fries, nachos with kielbasa and more.
There's a slight chance for severe weather this afternoon and evening for the Pirates home opener.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Here's what fans going to PNC Park for the Pittsburgh Pirates home opener need to know about the bag policy.
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
According to a top Shapiro campaign official, the total more than doubles the previous benchmark for a Pennsylvania gubernatorial race at this stage.
President Trump said in a speech that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and that U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories."
President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to "provide an important update on Iran," the White House said, as the president faces critical decisions in the monthlong war.
A federal judge has ordered Penn to hand over records about Jewish employees on campus to a federal agency as part of an investigation into antisemitic discrimination.
The Pirates' home schedule starts on Friday, so how can fans save money on tickets, food, and other deals at PNC Park?
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
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To close out the show, we're making sure you're prepared for the Pirates Home Opener on the North Shore!
Neighborhood Ford Store is giving away a Pirates-wrapped F-150 and Daisy learned how you can win it!
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is joined by Pirates Executive Vice President of Sales David Burke to learn about the giveaways, theme nights, and so much more!
Mikey and David are joined by Aramark Chef Gabor to show off some of the newest eats at PNC Park this season!
We check in with KDKA-TV Meteorologist Trey Fulbright for the latest forecast ahead of the Pirates Home Opener!
A new homeless encampment has popped up on Pittsburgh's North Side.
A Sewickley Hills man said he's left without a usable driveway because PennDOT cannot get it right.
Steven Eason, 15, was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles in 2021. No arrest has been made.
People in the Pittsburgh area formed "Families for Justice," a support group for parents who lost children to gun violence.
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
UPMC and AHN say they've been collaborating about getting ready for an event of this magnitude.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
The Pirates' home schedule starts on Friday, so how can fans save money on tickets, food, and other deals at PNC Park?
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
There's a slight chance for severe weather this afternoon and evening for the Pirates home opener.
Terry Smith said he learned an important lesson from last year's life adventure when serving as Penn State's interim head coach.
The Tampa Bay Lightning moved into first place in the Atlantic Division after a 6-3 victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The first stop on Boone's new tour will be at PPG Paints Arena on July 7.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Newborns at a Pittsburgh-area hospital dressed up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Hannah Montana."
11 shows will be coming to Pittsburgh, including six winners of the Best Musical at the Tony Awards.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
To close out the show, we're making sure you're prepared for the Pirates Home Opener on the North Shore!
Neighborhood Ford Store is giving away a Pirates-wrapped F-150 and Daisy learned how you can win it!
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is joined by Pirates Executive Vice President of Sales David Burke to learn about the giveaways, theme nights, and so much more!
Mikey and David are joined by Aramark Chef Gabor to show off some of the newest eats at PNC Park this season!
We check in with KDKA-TV Meteorologist Trey Fulbright for the latest forecast ahead of the Pirates Home Opener!
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.
