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Taken for a Ride
Investigations
Stranded at the bus stop: Shortage of drivers, permitted school buses leave children waiting
This time, it's not just a problem for the city of New Orleans, and not just an issue for charter schools.
Investigations
Five of every six New Orleans school buses lack permits a week before school starts
As of this Tuesday, 695 school buses have applied for CPNCs. Only 110 of them had been approved for a CPNC.
Taken For A Ride
95 New Orleans school bus drivers did not have proper permit in 2019
In the wake of WWL-TV’s “Taken for a Ride” investigation, the city of New Orleans stepped in and imposed new school bus regulations last February.
Taken For A Ride
Is New Orleans' permit system hurting local school bus companies?
Bus companies told WWL-TV the city’s new permit requirements are hurting them disproportionately, squeezing them out in favor of larger national or regional firms.
Taken For A Ride
Dozens of New Orleans school bus drivers still do not have required permits
Only 28 of the 95 unpermitted drivers identified by WWL-TV had even applied for the city permits, which were implemented in February 2019
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'Why now?' Sean Payton explains why he is retiring
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Sean Payton on retirement: 'Thank you, New Orleans'
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Sean Payton on retirement: 'I don't know what's next'
A Different Cry
Black children are dying by suicide in America: A Different Cry
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Betty White 100th birthday parade in New Orleans
Orleans
One-on-one with New Orleans DA Jason Williams: The Full Interview
Saints
Sean Payton retirement: My Biggest Regret
Saints
Sean Payton retirement: 'How do you want to be remembered?'
Saints
'Why now?' Sean Payton explains why he is retiring
Saints
Sean Payton on retirement: 'Thank you, New Orleans'
Saints
Sean Payton on retirement: 'I don't know what's next'
A Different Cry
Black children are dying by suicide in America: A Different Cry
Entertainment
Betty White 100th birthday parade in New Orleans
Investigations
Corroded pipeline bursts in St. Bernard, killing thousands of fish, animals
The spill started in December, more than a year after that section of pipe was identified as needing immediate repair.
Investigations
Former city inspector gets 30 months in federal prison for bribery
Kevin Richardson was a building inspector in the Safety & Permits Department from 2007 to 2015, but admitted in 2019 that he had taken $65,000 in bribes...
Investigations
Corroded pipeline bursts in St. Bernard, killing thousands of fish, animals
The spill started in December, more than a year after that section of pipe was identified as needing immediate repair.
Investigations
Former city inspector gets 30 months in federal prison for bribery
Kevin Richardson was a building inspector in the Safety & Permits Department from 2007 to 2015, but admitted in 2019 that he had taken $65,000 in bribes...
Investigations
Arrest of man who criticized St. Tammany Sheriff's Office drew FBI scrutiny, court filing says
In response to a request for comment, the Sheriff's Office called the motion for summary judgment a routine pleading that it would oppose "at the appropriate time."
Investigations
120 plaintiffs added in suit following nursing home evacuations to warehouse before Hurricane Ida
While Dean’s earlier dismissal motions have failed, his attorneys this week filed a new motion to try to block his deposition due to his failing health.
Investigations
Arrest of man who criticized St. Tammany Sheriff's Office drew FBI scrutiny, court filing says
In response to a request for comment, the Sheriff's Office called the motion for summary judgment a routine pleading that it would oppose "at the appropriate time."
Investigations
120 plaintiffs added in suit following nursing home evacuations to warehouse before Hurricane Ida
While Dean’s earlier dismissal motions have failed, his attorneys this week filed a new motion to try to block his deposition due to his failing health.
Investigations
Sewerage and Water Board plumbing investigation series
WWL-TV’s exclusive series exposed plumbers, gasfitters and government inspectors engaged in a web of self-dealing, leading directly to an FBI raid on a state agency.
Investigations
Crime victim wants National Guard to help in New Orleans
“My house was broken into. The next night there were four armed gunmen outside my door, 10 feet from my door and my home."
Investigations
Sewerage and Water Board plumbing investigation series
WWL-TV’s exclusive series exposed plumbers, gasfitters and government inspectors engaged in a web of self-dealing, leading directly to an FBI raid on a state agency.
Investigations
Crime victim wants National Guard to help in New Orleans
“My house was broken into. The next night there were four armed gunmen outside my door, 10 feet from my door and my home."
David Hammer
Mayfield, partner granted extra week of freedom
U.S. District Judge Jay Zainey did not give a reason for the delay.
Investigations
Priest ordained in New Orleans accused of abusing minors while serving as Air Force chaplain
Five people who claim Highfill abused them or their siblings say the Air Force is investigating at least two different abuse cases on Air Force bases in the 1980s.
Investigations
After 10-year Angola sentence and pandemic, Jamal Cox family celebrates release and new career
“I believed that God would do a good thing for a good person,” Smith said.
David Hammer
Mayfield, partner granted extra week of freedom
U.S. District Judge Jay Zainey did not give a reason for the delay.
Investigations
Priest ordained in New Orleans accused of abusing minors while serving as Air Force chaplain
Five people who claim Highfill abused them or their siblings say the Air Force is investigating at least two different abuse cases on Air Force bases in the 1980s.
Investigations
After 10-year Angola sentence and pandemic, Jamal Cox family celebrates release and new career
“I believed that God would do a good thing for a good person,” Smith said.
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