Watermelon bits scattered the lawn of Howard County’s Public Safety Training Center Thursday along with pieces of a blown-up prosthetic hand. Fire officials exploded each with an M80 firework device ...

KENTUCKY (WKYT) - Are you still hearing people in your neighborhood celebrating our country’s independence? For today’s Good Question, someone who identified themselves as the owner of a frightened ...

A child steps back after lighting a smoke bomb in Blue Springs in this file photo. Zachary Linhares zlinhares@kcstar.com Go on any Kansas City social media during the week of the Fourth of July, and ...

For some dogs and cats, fireworks can be just as scary as thunderstorms, with loud booms that can be heard from miles away and from inside a house. With a little planning, pet owners can ensure their ...

Unexpected fireworks can trigger PTSD symptoms in veterans. Loud noises, bright lights, and burning smells can evoke traumatic memories. Veterans, even without PTSD, may experience heightened ...

PHOENIX — The city of Phoenix is cranking up efforts to crack down on illegal fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July. The city’s police and fire departments have formed a joint task force to raise ...