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Previous Verrückt coverage 2014-2017

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These stories cover the history of Verrückt at Shlitterbahn Waterpark. Tracing back to its unveiling in 2014 through the tragedy that would claim 10-year-old Caleb Schwab's life.

2017

Settlement reached between Caleb Schwab's family and Schlitterbahn

Possible changes coming to Kansas amusement parks after Schlitterbahn tragedy

Sisters injured in fatal Schlitterbahn water park accident reach settlement

Kansas Governor Sam Brownback tightens regulations after boy's waterslide death

Family of boy killed at Schlitterbahn water park to receive $20M

Kansas AG unsure when Schlitterbahn investigation will wrap up

2016

10-year-old boy dies at Schlitterbahn water park

Community remembers 10-year-old Caleb Schwab

KCK police say 10-year-old died of neck injury at Schlitterbahn

Kansas Department of Labor has one inspection record on file for Schlitterbahn

Family, friends of women injured at Schlitterbahn water park shed light on accident

Schlitterbahn reopens days after 10-year-old's death

Schlitterbahn water park's rides privately inspected in June

Riders say straps came loose on Verrückt

Family, friends and community honor 10-year-old Caleb Schwab

Weight of Caleb Schwab and two women on Verrückt was within park regulations

Exclusive: Independent investigators examine Verrückt one month after Caleb Schwab's death

Schlitterbahn Kansas City announces Verrückt water slide to be removed after child death in August

2014

Schlitterbahn's 'Verrückt' enters Guinness Book of World Records

Opening of Verrückt, world's tallest water slide, delayed

Schlitterbahn opens for the season without newest attraction

Verrückt debut delayed until late June

Schlitterbahn announces new delay for Verrückt; continues testing

Schlitterbahn announces further delay in Verrückt opening

Opening of Verrückt on hold for now

Verrückt to open at Schlitterbahn on Thursday

First riders on Verrückt give their thoughts on world's tallest water slide

Verrückt water slide opens to public at Schlitterbahn