Newlywed GE Aerospace engineer among victims killed in Wichita flight crash over DC
On Jan. 29, at close to 9 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Patel died along with 66 others when an ascending Black Hawk helicopter, with a crew of three, and an American Airlines jet that had come from Wichita and was descending into Reagan Washington National Airport, collided midair above the Potomac River. There were no survivors.
Wichita plane crash: 55 of the 67 victims have been recovered
Rescue and salvage crews are continuing to recover bodies and debris in the Potomac River. The mid-air collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines flight from Wichita was the deadliest air incident in two decades.
‘On everyone’s mind’: How Wichita travelers feel about flying after plane crash in DC
A steady stream of travelers were walking in and out of the Eisenhower National Airport on Friday, two days after a Wichita to Washington, D.C., flight collided with an army helicopter in its descent into the Ronald Reagan National Airport.
Remembering the victims of American Airlines flight 5342 from Wichita to Washington, D.C.
Each person killed in the Wichita plane crash has a story. We are sharing what loved ones say about the lives lost on flight 5342.
Travelers remember victims of plane crash as flights from Wichita to DC resume
The number on the American Airlines flight from Washington to the nation’s capital is being retired by the airline, with the direct Wichita-to-DC flight now numbered 5677.
Civil rights attorney from Wichita victim of plane crash in DC
A woman who made a name for herself in Wichita and was in the process of doing the same thing in Washington was on the plane that crashed in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. To learn more, visit: <a hr
In a shocker of Wichita business news, Sarah Bagby looks to sell Watermark Books & Cafe
While it’s true that most businesses eventually either close or sell, news of this store hitting the market still is rather ...
Glenview athlete competed in Wichita before ice skaters who died in D.C. plane crash
As two professional skaters warmed up for their solo exhibitions Saturday at the Glenview Community Ice Center, there was a sense of quiet despite the laughter of children and families enjoying ice ...
Denton bomb squad called to investigate suspicious package in Wichita Falls
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KSWO) - Officers with the Wichita Falls Police Department and the Denton Police Bomb Squad responded to ...
Local restaurant mourning customer whose tattoo made him a bit of a Wichita celebrity
Klamm’s Ty’s Diner tattoo was the first one he’d ever gotten, Lorri said. But after that, he got more. When he died, Klamm ...
Department head resigns from city of Wichita Falls
A longtime employee of the city of Wichita Falls has departed. John Burrus resigned effective Jan. 31, according to Chris ...
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Driver pleads guilty to hitting Wichita woman in crosswalk
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - A 28-year-old Augusta woman has pleaded guilty to hitting a woman with her vehicle at a crosswalk in ...
Wichita begins downtown two-way street conversions
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - By the end of February, the City of Wichita will begin converting downtown streets from one-way to two ...
Lakes improve, but dry days ahead for Wichita Falls
Although the level is above the city’s drought threshold, Stage 1 Drought Watch usage restrictions remain in effect until the ...
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Wichita businesses caught in the crossfire of tariff uncertainty
The ongoing tariff battle could end up leaving many Kansas industries and consumers left waiting for potential consequences ...
Wichita broke multiple weather records in January. What will February look like?
February saw a warm start to the month, but cold temperatures moved back in Tuesday, Feb. 4. Feb. 2 and 3 saw high ...