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Cop rear-ends school bus at railroad crossing

January 10, 2013

The Superior, Wis., officer will be cited for inattentive driving in the incident, according to the police chief. No children were on the bus at the time.

Founder of Lamers Bus Lines passes

January 4, 2013

Lyle Lamers passed away on Dec. 30 at the age of 97. He started the school and charter bus company in 1944 with his wife, Ellen, and reportedly drove buses for the company until he was 72 years old.

Family sells bus company to Riteway

August 7, 2012

The Degnitz family, after 40 years in the business, sells Degnitz Bus Service to Riteway Bus Service Inc. Degnitz served the School District of Random Lake in Wisconsin, and officials say Degnitz's management and drivers will continue in their roles as part of the Riteway team.

Man run over after grabbing onto bus window, falling

July 26, 2012

Alex Haskins dies at the scene. He reportedly came to the bus after a relative on board became involved in an altercation with other passengers and called for help.

NSTA honors outstanding contractors

July 19, 2012

More than a dozen school bus contracting professionals earn awards at the National School Transportation Association’s ceremony in Milwaukee. Percy Abbott of First Student wins the Distinguished Service honor.

Kobussen named Contractor of the Year

July 19, 2012

The Wisconsin school bus contractor delivers exemplary service to its school district customers — one of which Kobussen has been serving for nearly 75 years. Members of the Kobussen family have also served as key contributors to school transportation associations, and they are known for lending a hand to colleagues.

Teen guilty of misdemeanor for bus theft

July 12, 2012

A boy who allegedly stole a school bus from one yard and drove it to another of the bus company's terminals last month is found guilty of an amended charge of driving a vehicle without consent. The boy reportedly broke into the company's office and stole the bus keys.

Blue Bird talks propane at Wis. education event

January 19, 2012

Reps from the school bus manufacturer and Charter Fuels are on hand during the 2012 Wisconsin State Education Convention this week to discuss the advantages of running school fleets on propane.

Stop-arm running on the rise, police in Wis. say

January 11, 2012

In Sturgeon Bay, officers have been dispatched to an increased number of illegal school bus passing incidents in the past few weeks. The police department takes the opportunity to urge motorists to do their part in keeping bus riders safe.

Student Transportation adds 700 vehicles in Wis. acquisition

November 15, 2011

The contractor expands into Wisconsin by acquiring Dairyland Bus Inc. and related companies, also adding more than $36 million in annualized revenues and five locations. Executive Mike Pjevach and his team will join Student Transportation Inc.

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