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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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Dalton has TD pass on 1 drive as Saints fall to Texans 17-13
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Saints training camp update: Thursday, Aug. 11
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Global Wildlife: Paradise Lost? (2019)
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Saints Camp day 11: Jameis Winston tweaks ankle, first preseason game soon
Saints
Saints camp Thursday: Honey Badger talks; DBs stand out again
Health
'Game changer' painless injections to shed pounds | Weight Loss Wednesday
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New Orleans Saints Camp Monday Review: O-line and D-line's worlds collide
Sports
Saints Training Camp: First day with fans, Jameis struggles
Saints
Dalton has TD pass on 1 drive as Saints fall to Texans 17-13
Saints
Saints training camp update: Thursday, Aug. 11
WWL Originals
Global Wildlife: Paradise Lost? (2019)
Saints
Saints Camp day 11: Jameis Winston tweaks ankle, first preseason game soon
Saints
Saints camp Thursday: Honey Badger talks; DBs stand out again
Health
'Game changer' painless injections to shed pounds | Weight Loss Wednesday
Saints
New Orleans Saints Camp Monday Review: O-line and D-line's worlds collide
Sports
Saints Training Camp: First day with fans, Jameis struggles
David Hammer
Every part of the system failed her
No one could or would help the victim of a child sex crime until it was too late
Mike Perlstein
City wanted to fire controversial juvenile jail director months before he resigned, letter shows
The letter apparently was never delivered, yet the city has ignored WWL-TV’s requests for an explanation.
David Hammer
Every part of the system failed her
No one could or would help the victim of a child sex crime until it was too late
Mike Perlstein
City wanted to fire controversial juvenile jail director months before he resigned, letter shows
The letter apparently was never delivered, yet the city has ignored WWL-TV’s requests for an explanation.
David Hammer
Attorney for Jason Williams' partner says government used 'dirty tricks'
Mike Magner has requested that U.S. District Judge Lance Africk, who presided over the jury trial, render what’s known as a “judgment notwithstanding the verdict.”
Mike Perlstein
Mayor Cantrell's travel scrutinized as 3rd foreign trip planned in 5 weeks
Records for Cantrell’s trip to Switzerland were incomplete and did not show the full cost.
David Hammer
Attorney for Jason Williams' partner says government used 'dirty tricks'
Mike Magner has requested that U.S. District Judge Lance Africk, who presided over the jury trial, render what’s known as a “judgment notwithstanding the verdict.”
Mike Perlstein
Mayor Cantrell's travel scrutinized as 3rd foreign trip planned in 5 weeks
Records for Cantrell’s trip to Switzerland were incomplete and did not show the full cost.
David Hammer
How will federal tax fraud trial affect Jason Williams' time as DA?
Former District Attorney Harry Connick Sr. also faced federal charges while in office.
Orleans
Plenty students seem to be missing class at Orleans schools but no one is sure how many
“Somebody is responsible for those children during the daytime..."
David Hammer
How will federal tax fraud trial affect Jason Williams' time as DA?
Former District Attorney Harry Connick Sr. also faced federal charges while in office.
Orleans
Plenty students seem to be missing class at Orleans schools but no one is sure how many
“Somebody is responsible for those children during the daytime..."
Jefferson
After 6 escape juvenile center: Truck stolen, rammed into police car; man carjacked, shot
Five of the six escapees were only out for a few hours while the sixth was out less than 20 hours but they are accused of a lot of crime during that span.
Investigations
Trial of Orleans DA Jason Williams begins this week with much on the line
The district attorney's trial for tax fraud is about to begin. How did we get here?
Investigations
Judge criticized for setting lower bail for shooting suspect booked for threatening witness
“This really undermines the entire criminal justice system and public safety and, in part, is fueling the violent crime wave we've been experiencing,” Goyeneche said
Jefferson
After 6 escape juvenile center: Truck stolen, rammed into police car; man carjacked, shot
Five of the six escapees were only out for a few hours while the sixth was out less than 20 hours but they are accused of a lot of crime during that span.
Investigations
Trial of Orleans DA Jason Williams begins this week with much on the line
The district attorney's trial for tax fraud is about to begin. How did we get here?
Investigations
Judge criticized for setting lower bail for shooting suspect booked for threatening witness
“This really undermines the entire criminal justice system and public safety and, in part, is fueling the violent crime wave we've been experiencing,” Goyeneche said
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