Good morning, Wichita.

An Army report on last year’s midair collision between an American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter near Washington, D.C. reveals systemic breakdowns and calls for flight practice reviews in key cities, while families of Wichita passengers urge Congress to adopt collision avoidance measures + improve safety.

A group gathered downtown on Thursday to launch the Improve Learning First campaign opposing a $615 million bond for Wichita schools that critics say favors contractors and may raise taxes.

Voters will decide on Nov. 3 after registration by Oct. 13.

Wichita Public Schools reported a 3% enrollment drop to 43,643 on Oct.

8, a decline that will cost the district about $8 million in state funding as statewide trends continue to affect student numbers.

Wichita State students may soon receive free Lyft rides to hospitals for care not offered on campus, as SGA pilots a program until March with a $3,000 budget.

The initiative aims to improve access when public transit is limited and will ensure HIPAA compliance.

McConnell Airforce Base hosted its annual fire muster during Fire Prevention Week, offering fire safety demonstrations for personnel and local residents.

Kansas has 12 West Nile cases reported this year, including two in south-central areas; the Sedgwick County Health Department works with Wichita to treat public areas with larvicide when needed.

Health director Adrienne Byrne advises dressing in long sleeves, draining standing water, and using DEET (the three D’s).

Cambridge Family Dentistry hosted its 4th annual Freedom Day event on Thursday, offering free dental cleanings, exams, x-rays, fillings, and extractions to veterans, military members and their families (the practice has donated over $150,000 in free care during the past three years).

WWE RAW & Smackdown will come to Wichita soon as fans look forward to seeing top wrestling stars perform live at a local arena using the latest stage effects & choreography.

Wichita’s Sunrise Christian Academy is joining ATLAS international high school basketball league launched by Ohio’s SPIRE Academy & Florida’s IMG Academy and Prolific Prep.

The league begins in Bradenton this Nov. 11 to 13 and will host games in other U.S. cities and Europe.

Downtown streets will close at 6:00 a.m. Sunday for the Prairie Fire Marathon presented by Davis-Moore.

Runners will start at 7:10 a.m. at Equity Bank Park along a route where police and volunteers ensure safety — designated parking is available for spectators.