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Newsby StaffDecember 1, 2015

Mother launches car service to transport students

Keyona Vines of Wisconsin started Kiddie Mobile in July. The service operates on a pre-pay system, gives parents flexibility in scheduling rides and records all trips with a dash camera.

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Newsby StaffOctober 13, 2015

Boy comes to aid of ailing school bus driver

As his driver was having an asthma attack, 9-year-old Jayden Jaramillo sprang into action and radioed the bus company.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 8, 2015

School bus driver charged after detour into cornfield

The bus had pieces of corn stalks hanging from its undercarriage when police located it. The driver had children on board and was allegedly impaired.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2015

Magda Dimmendaal named a School Bus Champion

Dimmendaal, who started as a school bus driver and eventually bought the company she worked for, is honored for her industry leadership and community service.

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Newsby StaffJune 18, 2015

GO Riteway Transportation looking to fill 280 positions

Due to its expansion, the Wisconsin-based bus operator will be hiring for hundreds of jobs, including school bus drivers, mechanics and operations supervisors.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2015

School bus crossing light allowed in 4 more states

The Gardian Angel safety lighting system is now allowed for use on school buses in Wisconsin, Missouri, Texas and Alaska.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonFebruary 5, 2015

Pupil transportation aid boost proposed in Wisconsin

Funding for high-cost and long-distance pupil transportation would be increased under a plan by Gov. Scott Walker to provide more resources for rural schools.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2014

Wisconsin senator urges school bus seat belt legislation

Retiring Sen. Tim Cullen asks colleagues to continue working toward mandating seat belts in new school buses after his bill fell short of making it to the Senate floor for a vote last session. The president of the Wisconsin School Bus Association testified against Cullen's bill during a hearing late last year.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonAugust 11, 2014

Wisconsin School Bus Association names new director

Cherie Houser is appointed executive director of the state’s school transportation association. She previously served as vice president of a different transportation-related group: the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2014

Driver honored for saving 40 children from bus fire

Last week, the Wisconsin School Bus Association named Steve Linehan Wisconsin School Bus Driver of the Year and presented him with a plaque at a luncheon. Linehan was driving the students to an elementary school, stopped the bus when he smelled smoke, and evacuated the children as flames spread. There were only very minor injuries.

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