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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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Composer with ties to Disney, Tyler Perry plans studio at future Six Flags site rebuild
Mothers Matter
Delivery room nightmare: Her daughter turned ghostly pale; her lips were purple
Mothers Matter
Maternity to morgue: Why black mothers are dying
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'Algiers, America' shows Edna Karr football team's struggle for greatness
Mike Perlstein
Sheriff's Office CFO blind-sided by abrupt firing after looking into Mardi Gras Hotels
Hurricane
Eye on Hurricanes Special 2023
Morning Show
'Tank' Ball dives into the South's cultural roots in PBS series 'Ritual'
WWL Originals
Follow the Line: How Redlining Separated Black and White New Orleans
Orleans
Composer with ties to Disney, Tyler Perry plans studio at future Six Flags site rebuild
Mothers Matter
Delivery room nightmare: Her daughter turned ghostly pale; her lips were purple
Mothers Matter
Maternity to morgue: Why black mothers are dying
Sports
'Algiers, America' shows Edna Karr football team's struggle for greatness
Mike Perlstein
Sheriff's Office CFO blind-sided by abrupt firing after looking into Mardi Gras Hotels
Mike Perlstein
Fired from the sheriff's office 2 months ago she still collects almost $13,000 a month
Assistant Sheriff Kristen Morales was hit Tuesday with a motion to recover $161,447 in expert and attorneys’ fees in her unsuccessful legal case.
Investigations
Former law firm employee speaks out about alleged insurance fraud
"It made me sick to my stomach," a former paralegal at McClenny, Moseley & Associates said.
Mike Perlstein
Fired from the sheriff's office 2 months ago she still collects almost $13,000 a month
Assistant Sheriff Kristen Morales was hit Tuesday with a motion to recover $161,447 in expert and attorneys’ fees in her unsuccessful legal case.
Investigations
Former law firm employee speaks out about alleged insurance fraud
"It made me sick to my stomach," a former paralegal at McClenny, Moseley & Associates said.
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
In secret audio, lawyer accused of fraud lays out plans to keep La. insurance lawsuits going
Zach Moseley addressed his New Orleans employees in March, after the state Supreme Court, Insurance Department and two federal courts issued orders to stop MMA.
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
In secret audio, lawyer accused of fraud lays out plans to keep La. insurance lawsuits going
Zach Moseley addressed his New Orleans employees in March, after the state Supreme Court, Insurance Department and two federal courts issued orders to stop MMA.
St. Bernard
St. Bernard Parish changes policy after party stabbing at elementary school gym
Trebrekiante Wickem, 27, was booked on May 15 with attempted second-degree murder and aggravated battery after a party ended in a knife fight.
Mike Perlstein
New Orleans East has the most crime, longest response times by police - residents frustrated
While the city is suffering, New Orleans East is experiencing the most crippling consequences.
St. Bernard
St. Bernard Parish changes policy after party stabbing at elementary school gym
Trebrekiante Wickem, 27, was booked on May 15 with attempted second-degree murder and aggravated battery after a party ended in a knife fight.
Mike Perlstein
New Orleans East has the most crime, longest response times by police - residents frustrated
While the city is suffering, New Orleans East is experiencing the most crippling consequences.
Investigations
La. Supreme Court appoints trustee to deal with Texas firm's insurance mess
The state Supreme Court also punished MMA’s managing partner in Louisiana, suspending William Huye from practicing law in Louisiana.
Investigations
N.O. ‘investor’ tricked people out of their homes, lawsuits allege
There have been at least 7 lawsuits filed against Jonathan Burden, claiming he preys on distressed homeowners.
Mike Perlstein
She said she was at her grandchild's birthday party. Instead, she was convicted of murder
Cheri Hayden was found guilty by a jury in a broad-daylight purse-snatching that turned deadly on Feb. 23, 2008.
Investigations
La. Supreme Court appoints trustee to deal with Texas firm's insurance mess
The state Supreme Court also punished MMA’s managing partner in Louisiana, suspending William Huye from practicing law in Louisiana.
Investigations
N.O. ‘investor’ tricked people out of their homes, lawsuits allege
There have been at least 7 lawsuits filed against Jonathan Burden, claiming he preys on distressed homeowners.
Mike Perlstein
She said she was at her grandchild's birthday party. Instead, she was convicted of murder
Cheri Hayden was found guilty by a jury in a broad-daylight purse-snatching that turned deadly on Feb. 23, 2008.
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