'Air capital' mourns after plane crash: What to know about Wichita's aviation history
A devastating plane crash this week has drawn Wichita, known as the "air capital of the world" and its aviation roots, into the national spotlight.
Kansas lawmakers vow to find answers after Wichita plane crash in DC
House and Senate lawmakers from Kansas released a bipartisan statement on the tragic American Airlines crash Wednesday night in Washington, D.C.
‘Wichita is resilient’; Kansans continue to grieve after devastating plane crash leaves no survivors
Wichita, Kansas is considered The Air Capital of the World. The community continues to grieve after a devastating plane crash from Wichita to D.C. on Wednesday night.
Passenger plane that departed from Wichita crashed in DC. What Kansas officials say
Kansas officials are sharing what they know after an American Airlines flight that departed from Wichita crashed in Washington, D.C., Wednesday night.
No survivors found after Wichita plane crashed in Washington, D.C. Here’s what we know
The plane collided with a helicopter just before it was scheduled to land. This is a developing story and will be updated.
Wichita officials give updates on deadly DCA plane crash
Officials from Wichita, Kansas provide updates on the deadly plane crash at DCA. In order to enable safe flight, airspace is split into categories ranging from very tightly controlled areas around airports to other zones – mostly rural – where rules are much more relaxed.
American Airlines jet from Wichita collided with helicopter near DC airport, officials say
Authorities late Wednesday rushed boats into the water to search for survivors. President Donald Trump was briefed on what he called a "terrible accident" and was monitoring the response. Authorities had no initial estimates of injuries or deaths.
Prayer vigil held in Wichita, Kansas following DC air disaster
A community prayer vigil was held in Wichita, Kansas in the wake of a deadly crash between a passenger jet from Wichita and ...
Wichita, a city linked to aviation glory and tragedy, is again grieving
The flight that took off from Wichita, only to meet disaster in Washington, has reminded some residents of past crashes that ...
Jon Maravilla, Skater Who Was in Kansas with Team, Says He Missed Flight Because of His Dog, but Not the Doomed D.C.-Bound Plane
Jon Maravilla, the U.S. figure skater who was in Kansas with his teammates, said he was not allowed to board a plane because ...
Wichita Mayor says the ‘terrible tragedy’ will unite Washington and Kansas ‘forever’
In an emotional news conference, the mayor of Wichita, Kansas said her city is grieving the "tragic" plane collision between ...
Civil rights attorney, former Miss Kansas contestant among those killed in plane collision near DC
WICHITA, Kan. ( KWCH /Gray News) - As families and communities continue to identify victims in Wednesday night’s plane crash near Washington, D.C., there’s now news that a well-known civil rights ...
Mayor Lily Wu Says Wichita Was 'Honored' to Receive Direct Flight Route to D.C. Last Year, Cities Will Be 'Forever' Linked
The two cities involved in the crash of American Airlines Flight 5342 will be 'forever' linked, according to Wichita, Kan.
‘My heart sunk’: Rural Kansas couple in deadly Wichita flight crash remembered as sweet, kind
Bob Schrock and his wife, Lori Schrock, perished on Wednesday night – two of the 60 passengers aboard American Airlines ...
Wichita’s Sam Stevens overcomes plane-crash sorrow, opens strong at Pebble Beach Pro-Am
Sam Stevens opened the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am by remarkably shooting 5-under 67 and trying not to worry about that plane ...