Racine Zoo Jack-O’-Lantern Nights event set for Sept., Oct.

More than 1,000 hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns and festive illuminations will light up the night at the Racine Zoo’s new Halloween event, Jack-O'-Lantern Nights.

Milwaukee’s Independence Day Fireworks rescheduled for Aug. 2

Milwaukee announced the postponed Independence Day fireworks have been rescheduled and will take place on the evening of Tuesday, Aug. 2, in parks throughout the city.

Family fireworks gone wrong
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In Nebraska, a family's front yard fireworks show went horribly wrong. All it took was a spark to send everything up in flames, and it was all caught on camera. The video was originally posted on Reddit and has gone viral on social media, racking up more than 37 million views. Luckily, no one was hurt.

Waukesha fireworks remember parade attack victims

Waukesha's rescheduled Fourth of July fireworks at Lowell Park remembered the parade attack victims who could not be there.

Milwaukee parks fireworks postponed 'indefinitely'
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With severe weather expected again Tuesday night, the Milwaukee fireworks shows in parks were postponed "indefinitely."

Highland Park parade shooting survivors recount terror

People are now trying to process the attack at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade and how to explain it, especially to the scores of children.

Milwaukee parks fireworks postponed 'indefinitely,' city says

With severe weather expected again Tuesday night, the Milwaukee fireworks shows in parks were postponed "indefinitely."

Communities postpone July 4th fireworks; severe weather concerns

Multiple communities made the decision on Monday, July 4 to postpone their local fireworks displays over concerns about severe weather that is forecasted for the evening.

Highland Park parade shooting manhunt over, 6 dead, 30 hurt
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Highland Park police said an officer pulled over 22-year-old Robert E. Crimo III about five miles north of the Fourth of July parade shooting scene several hours after police released the man's photo and an image of his silver Honda Fit and warned the public that he was likely armed and dangerous.

Highland Park parade shooting manhunt over, 6 dead, 30 hurt

Highland Park police said an officer pulled over 22-year-old Robert E. Crimo III about five miles north of the Fourth of July parade shooting scene several hours after police released the man's photo and an image of his silver Honda Fit and warned the public that he was likely armed and dangerous.

From one July Fourth to the next, a look at how the year has changed

From “celebrating independence” of COVID-19 to being thrust into the tightening grip of inflation, many things look different from the last Fourth of July.

'Waukesha Strong' 4th of July parade 'really emotional'

Waukesha residents came together for the annual Fourth of July parade Monday. The theme for the 2022 parade was “Waukesha Strong.”

'Waukesha Strong' 4th of July parade 'really emotional'
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Waukesha residents came together for the annual Fourth of July parade Monday. The theme for the 2022 parade was ?Waukesha Strong.?

Highland Park 4th of July parade shooting, 6 dead, dozens hurt
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A gunman on a rooftop opened fire on an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago on Monday, killing at least six people, wounding at least 30 and sending hundreds of marchers, parents with strollers and children on bicycles fleeing in terror, police said.

Milwaukee Metropolitan Community Concert Band pushes for unity through music
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On July 4, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Community Concert Band played tunes like the "Grand Old Flag" and "American Patrol." Members say the best part of the celebration is the audience.

Milwaukee band pushes for unity through music: 'We are connected'

Fireworks and cookouts are great. But there is more to Independence Day. One group in Milwaukee's Humboldt Park are using it to be an “instrument” for unity.

Highland Park 4th of July parade shooting, 6 dead, dozens hurt
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A gunman opened fire on an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago on Monday, killing at least six people, wounding 24 and sending hundreds of marchers, parents with strollers and children on bicycles fleeing in terror, police said.

Wauwatosa fireworks postponed; severe weather threat

The City of Wauwatosa has posted its July 4 fireworks until a later date due to forecasted severe weather.