Independence Day

Music plays a big role in the annual National Society Daughters of the American Revolution conference in Washington D.C. Meet the Kansas woman who has curated the music and accompanied the choir.

Algeria celebrates its independence on July 5, marking the country's formalizing of its vote to break from France in 1962. The Algerian national team's stay in Lawrence has put that history top of mind for Algerian Americans in Kansas.

Illustrator Kamilla Sims has created murals for the Wichita Public Library, Exploration Place and local businesses. A July 4th chalk work in Independence, Missouri, will be her largest yet.

If you can't get to the City of Brotherly Love to celebrate America's 250th anniversary, Kansas has a unique rendition of the Liberty Bell more than twice the size. But it's made from Turkey Red Wheat, so it doesn't make a sound.

Americans have less national pride than ever, according to new Gallup polling, with a big split along party lines. For many Kansas City residents, patriotism means more than a reflection of support for national political figures.

Kansas City's options for dazzling, and free, fireworks shows on July 4 include the Stars and Stripes Picnic at the National World War I Museum and Memorial. But you'll find even more festivities throughout the metro, and across the whole holiday weekend.

Fireworks have been used to dazzle and entertain for centuries. These spectacles can seem out of this world, and they’re directly related to Kate the Chemist’s favorite subject: chemistry. Kate answers your questions about fireworks, including what causes their sound, colors and even smell.

Segment 1: American patriotism through the yearsSome things never change, like the American need to blow things up on Independence Day. Not as predictable…

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

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…

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…

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…