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Citizens can access public transportation to see Fourth of July events in St. Louis.

We've made a list of fireworks and Fourth of July celebrations across St. Louis. From parades to rooftop views, here’s where to celebrate Independence Day 2025.

Chad Ingram broke the Guinness World Record with a 41-by-41-foot crocheted granny square after using crocheting as stroke therapy.

Animal control officials urge pet owners to protect their pets from fireworks-related anxiety and escape during Independence Day celebrations.

The House of Representatives narrowly passed President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill, which includes compensation for Missouri victims of radioactivity.

"We will issue charges on that," St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Melissa Price Smith said. "It's not safe. Those bullets have to come down."

A 6-year-old boy and a 41-year-old man from St. Louis buying fireworks in the tent were seriously injured.

Four machines were found at a gas station in Festus, and nine more were located in Hillsboro.

O'FALLON, Mo. -- O'Fallon kicked off their annual Freedom Fest Parade on Friday morning ahead of the area's largest Independence Day Festival. The Heritage Freedom Fest kicked off at 9:30 a.m. on Friday on Main Street with over 70 parade floats participating. The festival will feature carnival rides, food, and free, live entertainment from artists [...]

SPRINGFIELD - During the summer season, many people see fireworks as a pinnacle part of their summer celebrations. To those celebrants, the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) recommends checking your local town, city, and/or municipalities for their scheduled professional firework displays. It is illegal to purchase or use “consumer fireworks” in the state of Illinois for personal use as they can be extremely dangerous. Things that are not considered consumer fireworks such as sparklers (check local ordinances for legality) and worm/snake pellets are allowed, though it is vital that precautions are taken, and they are only operated by those not under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Even though smaller pyrotechnics such as sparklers are allowed, they can be incredibly dangerous as well. The Illinois Office of the Fire Marshal reported that in 2014, the number one cause of burns and injuries were sparklers. It is important to remember the risks that come with

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BELLEVILLE – Today U.S. Representatives Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13), Mike Bost (R-IL-12) and Jared Golden (D-ME-02), as well as Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Angus King (I-ME), and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced legislation to ensure our troops are wearing high quality, safe and reliable footwear as part of their uniforms, all while strengthening our national security and creating good-paying jobs here in the United States. The Better Outfitting Our Troops (BOOTs) Act would expand current uniform regulations to ensure the combat boots worn by our servicemembers are entirely manufactured in America and made with U.S.-sourced materials. To learn more, see HERE . “Belleville Boots has been crafting top-quality military footwear for our service members since World War I. But like so many American manufacturers, they’re facing unfair competition from a flood of cheap, low-quality imports—often from countries like China. This not only undercuts American jobs,

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ST. LOUIS --  A new experience opened Friday at the City Museum, which the museum said is their largest new feature since 2018. The immersive experience, 'Labyrinth,' is the most expansive installation on the museum's fourth floor, featuring unique art, architecture, and relics of the St. Louis area's industrial history. “Adventurers brave enough to climb [...]