Fourth of July

This July Fourth, ditch the usual fireworks and whip up some colorful treats that will light up your table instead.

Anyone want to come over and shoot off some Neighbor Haters? How about lighting some Freedom Flames?

Take a trip back in time to see more than 100 years of Fourth of July celebrations including how our troops celebrated while deployed overseas.

Don't do it! Don't post that blurry fireworks photo again this year.

The Fourth of July weekend in Missouri sadly has another fatality to report. A 21-year-old Kirksville, Missouri man is dead after his vehicle crashed and rolled over into a pond just off Highway 63 north of LaPlata.

If you plan to celebrate America's birthday in the big city of St. Louis, Missouri, you need to be aware that reportedly the FBI is warning about large 4th of July celebrations. However, I have some questions about these reports.

Turns out Illinois isn't very into explosives for the holiday weekend.

Before you head out for a fireworks display please find a way NOT to take your dog with you. Dogs find the loud noise and bright lights truly frightening.

Before you head out for a fireworks display please find a way NOT to take your dog with you. A fear of fireworks is commonplace for dogs.

Independence Day says what the day is. The Fourth of July is just one of 31 days in the month. It tells us nothing about what the day is all about. This country fought for its independence from England and it is that independence that makes us the most envied country in the world...