Fourth of July

Depending on how close one is to the blasts and how powerful the explosions are, fireworks can be as loud as 150 decibels. That’s as loud as a jet plane taking off or a close-range gunshot.

The Fourth of July brought fairs, fireworks and electric festivities across the St. Louis region.

the U.S Drought Monitor show that the percentage of abnormally dry conditions increased from 7.5% to slightly above 93%

In the first year back in swing after the start of the coronavirus pandemic, Fair St. Louis returned to downtown to celebrate Independence Day 2022.

After production disruptions and shipping delays, fireworks are expensive and in short supply. Some retailers have shut down, and others warn customers their stock might be gone before July Fourth.

Many sanctioned fireworks shows are canceled this summer due to the pandemic, but people continue to set off everything from firecrackers to Roman candles…

The deafening booms and brilliant flashes of many big-budget Independence Day fireworks shows will be muted this year.The coronavirus pandemic has forced…

The Fourth of July will be even more of a celebration in Alton and Grafton this year, as the riverfront communities mark the reopening of businesses…

Police departments in St. Louis and St. Louis County are trying to deter illegal firework use this Fourth of July. Last year, St. Louis police issued just…

Fair St. Louis organizers say they're confident the annual event will be able to be held at Gateway Arch National Park next month — even as a swollen…