Independence Day

It looks like Mother Nature may be planning her own fireworks this Fourth of July weekend.

While the subzero temperatures coming through southeast Wyoming may have you somewhat distracted this week, at least for now, maybe this incredible video of some Wyoming clouds will remind you of some days to look forward to when just looking up can be pretty majestic in the Cowboy State.

"Independence Day really defines Wyoming," Barrasso said. "People here are independent, resilient, self-reliant. There's no place like this for the 4th of July."

The Laramie Police Department would like to remind residents that fireworks are not allowed to be used within City limits without a permit. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were 18 deaths and 15,600 people treated in emergency departments for fireworks-related injuries in the US last year. In ad...

Spectators are encouraged to make the fireworks display a family event

Because of insurance reasons, only fireworks purchased through Pyro City Fireworks, Black Cat Fireworks Outlet, Phantom Fireworks and USA Fireworks may be shot at the site.

Biden raised the prospect of beginning to gain what he called “independence from this virus” by the Fourth of July.

Professionally-produced fireworks displays are allowed at certain events, such as the July 4th show at the Casper Events Center.

Those DUI crashes accounted for 39% of traffic deaths reported during that holiday period.

One of Laramie’s favorite annual celebrations, Freedom Has a Birthday, starts July 4 at Washington Park.