Fourth of July

Incumbents and political hopefuls lined up Monday morning before the 2016 Lenexa Community Days Parade.Kansas Sen. Greg Smith was near the front, right…

For municipalities that allow fireworks sales, July 4 is a way to rake in the revenue.Let's start with the cost of doing business."The permit fee for a…

Eds note: This guide is from 2014, check out our guide for 2015 here.Whether you're rocking a Stars and Stripes jumpsuit or merely soaking in the…

There are many traditions associated with the Fourth of July: parades, fireworks and food. Just as America is a melting pot of its people, so are the…

Parts of Kansas City, within the city limits, have the look and feel of rural America. But there is still no license to do what seems natural on…

From its inception, Americans have celebrated the Fourth of July with grand fireworks displays.John Adams envisioned fireworks as part of the festivities…

As a criminal defense attorney in Kansas City, John Humphrey wasn't used to being on the wrong side of the law. But that all changed in 2003, when his…

Salina, KS – Fireworks make the 4th of July a favorite holiday for many people. But as Kansas Public Radio's Bryan Thompson explains, it's not so popular…