Independence Day

After the Twin Falls Police announced that they were cracking down on illegal fireworks, I began to wonder if there would be more or less use of the illegal stuff. On Saturday night, my neighborhood was alive with some mortars that rival the display you see at CSI.

We all love the summer months, but let's face it, some days the heat is just too much to handle. But you don't have to retreat to your basement or camp out in the freezer section of the grocery store to stop the perspiration in its tracks...

Twin Falls, Idaho ( KMVT-TV / KTWT-TV ) The City of Twin Falls has beefed up its enforcement when comes to the regulation of fireworks. Stands have popped across the Magic Valley this week. Idaho’s First News reports If you live in Twin Falls, you can only light off safe and sane fireworks, but if you have mortars at your home, you better think twice about lighting them...

The Twin Falls Police Department is cracking down on illegal fireworks under a new city ordinance. They've created a special Public Service Announcement to help spread the word.

The City of Twin Falls has adopted a new firework ordinance over concerns about safety and property damage. How does this new ordinance affect you and your 4th of July activities?

The Twin Falls City Council has adopted some new rules for fireworks after a deluge of complaints over the last 4th of July period.  The new rules indicate when so called “safe” fireworks may be discharged and the fines for discharging those considered unsafe...

I love the fourth of July. Everyone barbeque's, spends time with their friends and families and lights fireworks off. It is truly a great way to celebrate our independence. But, I think that when the fireworks are over it is time to go to bed especially if the fourth of July falls on a weekday.

As America celebrates July 4th on Wednesday, we look at the top country songs that celebrate America. Check out this list of the Top 10 Independence Day Songs, and then decide which is your all-time favorite. Vote in the readers poll below, or write in another in the comments section.

The legend of America’s birth is only 236 years old. However, in that short amount of time, a number of legends that would normally take centuries to grow and multiply in any other civilization have sprung up.

Most of the U.S. has been dealing with hot, dry weather for the past week.  So it's the exact WRONG time to be setting off millions of fireworks.  But obviously, it's gonna happen no matter what. Fireworks?  Good.  Burning down your neighborhood?  Bad.  I found some Fourth of July safety tips for you.  Even if you've heard this stuff before, you should hear it again.

My personal belief is that consumer fireworks should be illegal everywhere. They are responsible for many fires, accidents, and injuries. Should they be illegal in Idaho?

Country music superstar Alan Jackson will help some deserving military families celebrate July 4th a little bit early this year. According to a post on Jackson’s website, the singer is slated to perform this coming Saturday (June 30) at Fort Sill, Okla. to kick off the military installation’s patriotic festivities.