Hopewell School District's bus driver shortage leads to a remote learning day
Despite the district's effort, they're still trying to hire more drivers to avoid remote learning days like they had on Thursday.
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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.
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.
A member of the Jehovah's Witnesses has been sentenced to up to 30 years in prison for repeatedly sexually abusing two children.
More events are coming to Pittsburgh involving the arts and music for family and friends to enjoy.
A rain chance will happen on Friday and there will be warmer temperatures going into the next week.
The Westmoreland Co. DAs Office says the situation started when officers were trying to serve a search warrant on a possible shooting suspect.
More than 15 people are expected to speak during the public comment period of Friday's board meeting.
A member of the Jehovah's Witnesses has been sentenced to up to 30 years in prison for repeatedly sexually abusing two children.
More events are coming to Pittsburgh involving the arts and music for family and friends to enjoy.
A rain chance will happen on Friday and there will be warmer temperatures going into the next week.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2025 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
The Westmoreland Co. DAs Office says the situation started when officers were trying to serve a search warrant on a possible shooting suspect.
For the first time in the lead-up to the election, all four mayoral candidates sat down to discuss their plans for the city.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
President Trump on Wednesday said he is imposing a 25% tariff on automobiles not manufactured in the U.S.
The Supreme Court was considering a challenge to a 2022 regulation that sought to regulate ghost guns.
Democrat Dan Goughnour has won a special election in western Pennsylvania.
Now is the time for cleaning and getting things in order, and that includes your credit card and other debts.
In Pittsburgh's Hill District, the Family Dollar is the only place for people to get certain necessities.
As the Pirates begin their season today, next week they'll be back on the North Shore, and Home Opener ticket prices are going up.
The U.S. Postal Service says consumers should be on the lookout for fraudsters.
SportsNet Pittsburgh has announced a "season pass" option for its direct-to-consumer streaming service.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Ron joined us for some quick helpful tips on how make sure your phone is working and as clean as possible.
We got to meet Melissa from Dance Moms on the show today. She's trading in the dance floor for the soccer field, well, sort of.
Daisy stopped by Phipps Conservatory to check out their new exhibit, Tropical Forest Panama!
Chef Jon Lloyd was here to show us how to elevate your backyard BBQ with grilled lamb chops, homemade mint chimichurri and truffle-infused mashed potatoes.
Electronic card skimmers are a perfect match for color, texture and size and they only take seconds to snap into place.
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.
The Bucks County Health Department has identified a measles case in a vaccinated adult who recently traveled to Texas.
Childhood vaccinations have not recovered from the slump that happened after the pandemic, according to new research.
Microplastics are everywhere. While it can seem overwhelming to avoid them, Dr. Natalie Gentile was here to help simplify the process with some easy-to-follow steps.
A Michigan resident died of rabies after an organ transplant in Ohio, health officials say.
There are confirmed cases of measles on the western side of Pennsylvania in Erie County.
The girls' basketball team at Upper St. Clair has something special going this year.
Alex Ovechkin initiated a memorable moment on the ice in Minnesota even though he went scoreless for Washington in a 4-2 loss.
Jiri Kulich scored twice as part of a five-goal second period, and the Buffalo Sabres routed Pittsburgh 7-3 in an outing Penguins captain Sidney Crosby broke an NHL record for point-per-game consistency he shared with Wayne Gretzky.
Kyle Stowers hit a run-scoring single in the ninth inning to give Miami a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the debut of Marlins manager Clayton McCullough.
Sidney Crosby has made more history as he skates toward the end of the 2024-25 season.
In Pittsburgh's Hill District, the Family Dollar is the only place for people to get certain necessities.
In a little over a year, the NFL Draft will call the Steel City home, and plans are well underway for how it will look.
It was a "rocky" few days for Lelulo's, but thanks to help from the community, they were able to reopen and get back to serving up their beloved slices.
Kendra Ross, Duolingo's director of social impact, is making a difference.
In 2026, one building in the Strip District will transform into Isaly's!
The exhibit is back for its second year at the museum.
Pop-punk legends blink-182, Jimmy Eat World, and AFI are among the headliners for the 2025 Four Chord Music Festival.
Chili's is opening a new restaurant just north of Scranton to honor the legacy of "The Office."
Tickets to the show went on sale in December but are still available online through Live Nation.
Kennywood has been nominated in two new USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards polls.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
More events are coming to Pittsburgh this weekend including the Pittsburgh Fringe Festival, KidsFest, and the Pittsburgh Record Convention.
Bus transportation company details potential reason for bus driver shortages
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
Sneezing is a protective reflex that is natural, there are reasons as to why we sneeze and there are reasons you shouldn't hold your sneeze back. KDKA-TV's John Shumway has the story.
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.
