A growing number of visitors — 8,500 on July 4 last year — raised safety concerns and the event became uninsurable, officials ...

When Americans enjoy fireworks on every Fourth of July, they have John Adams to thank for the colorful displays. Adams, one of the Founding Fathers who became the country’s second president, wrote to ...

With the Fourth of July right around the corner, a great many people are scrambling to finalize their shopping lists and to-do lists for the big holiday. But the Red Cross wants to remind the public ...

While enjoying fireworks, whether setting them off or watching them sparkle, it’s important to keep safety in mind.

West Des Moines Community Band Concert, Jamie Hurd Amphitheater, 4100 Mills Civic Parkway 7 p.m. Friday Cost: Free Enjoy the West Des Moines Community Band's Fourth of July concert. Bring a blanket or ...

Redwood City is the latest city to replace its traditional Independence Day fireworks show with a drone display this year.

The Fourth of July means more to me than fireworks and cookouts. It’s a reminder of how blessed we are to live in a country ...

An ambush on Texarkana, Arkansas officers a few years ago put police on alert to people illegally shooting off fireworks.

For the Fourth of July on Friday, expect sunshine with some clouds and a very low chance of a spot afternoon shower in the ...

We ask everyone to take a moment during the next couple of days and remember that, despite whatever differences we have, there are few nations in the world where citizens are able to gather to ...

AURORA, Ill. (WLS) -- A social media post by Aurora's mayor is setting off a firestorm. Mayor John Laesch warned people that ...

The forecast becomes muggy by Wednesday and comes with a return to highs in the 90s so each afternoon will feel a handful of ...