WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) -- Monday marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina ripped through much of the United States' southern coastline.

On Aug. 25, 2005, Katrina made landfall in Florida, and by the time it dissipated days later, it had become one of the deadliest and costliest hurricanes in American history. It drew attention from all over the country, including in Kansas.

In the immediate days following the storm, dozens of supply trucks left the Air Capitol for The Big Easy. Many attempted the trip, despite treacherous conditions, for professional or personal reasons.

"We could still see the helicopters that were doing search and rescue trips," former chief photojournalist for KSN News, Kevin Stebral, said.

Stebral left for New Orleans just days after its levees broke, submerging over 8

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