Introduced legislation would make safety equipment mandatory on helicopters

Legislation introduced Thursday in the House and Senate would require terrain awareness, warning systems, crash-resistant flight data and voice recorders on all helicopters that carry six or more passengers, which the bills' authors say would prevent tragedies like the Jan. 26 Calabasas crash that killed Kobe Bryant and his daughter.

Coroner releases autopsy reports for Calabasas helicopter crash victims

The cause of death for all nine victims in a horrific helicopter crash in Calabasas that took the life of NBA legend Kobe Bryant has been certified as blunt trauma, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner announced on Friday.

Sports Academy retires 'Mamba' from its name 'out of respect' for Kobe Bryant's legacy

The Mamba Sports Academy which was created in partnership with Los Angeles Lakers legend, Kobe Bryant, has retired "Mamba" from its name and will resume as Sports Academy, it was announced Tuesday.

Nike to honor Kobe Bryant’s spectacular NBA career on ‘Mamba Day’

Nike is honoring the career of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on April 13 for “Mamba Day,” a day that marks the final game of his astonishing NBA career four years ago.

Vanessa Bryant reacts after it's announced Kobe will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame

Vanessa Bryant, with her eldest daughter Natalia by her side, reacted after the announcement that her late husband, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, is set to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Saturday in an interview with TSN.

Vanessa Bryant announces latest installment of 'The Wizenard' series

Vanessa Bryant announced on Tuesday that the newest installment of "The Wizenard" series, a world created by her late husband and NBA legend Kobe Bryant is now available. 

Vanessa Bryant 'devastated' over reports of deputies sharing photos from deadly crash site

Vanessa Bryant is expressing dismay and anger over reports that some Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies took photos of the remains of Kobe Bryant and other victims at the scene of the helicopter crash that killed nine in Calabasas.

LA Times: Sheriff's deputies shared graphic photos of Kobe Bryant helicopter crash scene

Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department disseminated graphic photos of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven other victims in Calabasas, according to a damning report by the Los Angeles Times released Thursday.

Kobe Bryant's widow sues helicopter operator for deaths

The wrongful death lawsuit filed by Vanessa Bryant in Los Angeles says the pilot was careless and negligent by flying in cloudy conditions Jan. 26 and should have aborted the flight.

‘Her smile was like sunshine’: Vanessa Bryant remembers her ‘thoughtful’ daughter Gianna

Vanessa Bryant shared a touching tribute to her daughter, Gianna, who died at the age of 13 along with her father, NBA icon Kobe Bryant, and seven others in a helicopter crash in January.

Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna honored at public memorial at Staples Center

Fans were brought to tears Monday morning by the emotional tributes made in remembrance of Kobe and Gianna Bryant, whose lives were celebrated at a public memorial held at Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles.

Elementary school students pay tribute to Kobe, Gianna Bryant

Students at Loren Miller Elementary School in South Los Angeles paid tribute to fallen NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna on Monday morning, the same day a public memorial is scheduled to be held for the pair at Staples Center.

Video seemingly captures audio of Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crashing into Calabasas hillside

FOX 11 obtained exclusive video that appears to capture the audio of the doomed helicopter that was carrying Kobe Bryant and eight others as it crashed into a Calabasas hillside. 

LA County coroner's office officially IDs remaining helicopter crash victims

According to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner, through the use of DNA and fingerprints, has identified all nine of the victims who died in a helicopter crash on Sunday involving Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna, announced on Wednesday evening.