Republicans snuff fireworks ban

SANTA FE - A handful of Senate Republicans dealt Gov. Susana Martinez a stinging defeat Tuesday, blocking her initiative for the power to ban fireworks.

Gaffney Council Votes To Ban Fireworks After 11 p.m. On July 4

Gaffney Council Votes To Ban Fireworks After 11 p.m. On July 4

Nicholasville to lower boom on firework displays

Victoria Verenick stocked the shelves at Mike's Fireworks on U.S. 27 near Kohl's in June 2011. The Nicholasville City Commission is considering an ordinance that would limit the times when fireworks could be set off within the city limits.

Four dead, dozens hurt in Thai fireworks blast

A huge fireworks explosion at a Chinese New Year celebration in Thailand left four people dead and almost 90 injured, while more than 100 homes were set ablaze, officials said Wednesday.

St. Charles to consider allowing holiday fireworks

St. Charles Parish Councilman Paul Hogan A year after the St. Charles Parish Council doused his proposed ordinance to legalize fireworks and their sale in the parish, Councilman Paul Hogan is re-loading for another try. The new proposal would...