Independence Day is approaching fast, but you don't have to wait until July 4 to celebrate. Across the Ozarks, various cities are having events the week before, such as Republic, Mount Vernon, Clever, ...

NEW YORK (WRGB) — As Americans gear up to celebrate Independence Day, safety officials are urging caution with fireworks following a notable rise in related injuries. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — State fire investigators working with the Independence Fire Department can’t rule out the possibility of fireworks as the cause of a fire early July 4 in eastern Independence that ...

With Independence Day right around the corner, we'll soon begin seeing those large colorful tents popping up all across highways or at the outskirts of towns. Those tents, as we all know, are ...

According to the National Retail Federation, 86% of Americans plan to celebrate Independence Day this year, with 41% of those people planning to ring in the holiday with fireworks displays or other ...

JOPLIN, Mo. — A deadly explosion in Joplin is just one reason the state fire marshal is reminding the public of the dangers of Independence Day. UPDATE: Police confirm cause of deadly shed explosion ...