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Fourth of July News
OP Responds to Hundreds of Fireworks Calls
It is illegal to shoot off fireworks of any kind in Overland Park, and police there were kept busy this weekend enforcing that law.
Where Can I See Fireworks on July 4?
Kansas City area fireworks displays, parades and other events planned to celebrate Independence Day 2009.
Protestors Hold TEA Party on Independence Day
Residents of the Kansas City area gathered Saturday for the anti-tax Independence Day rally to protest high taxes and increased government spending. Video Video
Firework Explosion Burns KCK Man’s Face
A Kansas City, Kansas man suffered painful facial burns from fireworks Friday night.
Fireworks Explosion on NC Island Kills 1, Hurts 4
A worker preparing for an Independence Day celebration was killed and four colleagues critically injured after fireworks exploded Saturday morning on a remote North Carolina island dock, authorities said.
Liberty's Crown Reopens on Independence Day
The first visitors allowed into the Statue of Liberty's crown in nearly eight years began the strenuous climb Saturday.
How To Eat Safely During Fourth Of July Weekend
The USDA has come out with food safety guidelines to make sure you have a safe holiday.
What Are You Doing for the Fourth of July?
Do you have big plans for the Fourth of July weekend?

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July 4th Travel Down from Last Year
AAA says overall travel this holiday weekend looks to be down 1.9 percent, but air travel on the rise. Video Video
KCK Fireworks Stands Keep Fire Inspectors Busy
Careless smokers and illegal fireworks are forcing fire inspectors to put in long hours to keep residents safe. Video Video
Churches Hope Fireworks Provide Boom in Profits
Churches and other non-profits suffering in the recession are looking for the Fourth of July to provide a big boom in money. Video Video
Olathe Fire Promotes Fireworks Safety
Leave fireworks to the professionals. That is the message from the Olathe Fire Department. Video Video
Riverside Sees Drop in Fireworks Sellers
The fireworks capital of the metro opened its big tents Saturday, but there will be fewer vendors competing for your business this Fourth of July season. Video Video
Budget Woes, Construction Mean No Fireworks
Another of the area’s largest fireworks displays is canceled for this year.
Fireworks Cancelled at SM Park
City leaders in Lenexa have joined Shawnee in pulling funding for the event.


NBC Action News Special Reports
6 shoe styles: What do your favorites say about you?
What shoe do you gravitate toward? You may be surprised by what it says about your mood.
Investigators
Bannister's Superfund Site Status Confuses
Former workers and environmental activists say they had no idea the Bannister Federal Complex, 1500 E. Bannister Road, is listed with the Environmental Protection Agency as a Superfund site. Video Video
Call For Action
Cover The Uninsured Phon-A-Thon Set for April 1
The federal government estimates 46 million Americans, including 9 million children, lack health coverage of any for kind for an entire year. Eight out of 10 families who are uninsured are in working families.
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