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.

Milwaukee July 4th fireworks in parks postponed to Tuesday

With thunderstorms expected this evening, the City of Milwaukee fireworks in various parks on July 4 have been postponed and rescheduled for Tuesday, July 5, a release said.

Video: 2022 Milwaukee Lakefront Fireworks Show on July 3

Milwaukee's Lakefront Fireworks Show on Sunday drew thousands of people to the area around Veterans Park for the first time in three years.

Milwaukee Lakefront Fireworks Show
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Milwaukee's Lakefront Fireworks Show on Sunday drew thousands of people to the area around Veterans Park for the first time in three years.

Lakefront Fireworks blast off after 3-year hiatus

A lot of preparations are going into the Lakefront Fireworks Show at Veterans Park Sunday night.

Milwaukee Lakefront Fireworks show, families thrilled it's back
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The Lakefront Fireworks Show at Veterans Park returns Sunday night for the first time in three years, and families are thrilled.

July 4th Milwaukee parking, garbage schedule changes

The Milwaukee Department of Public Works will be modifying certain operations due to the Fourth of July holiday.

The secret to winning the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest could be the weather

The world-famous contest will grip the eyes and stomachs of spectators on July 4th, but some insiders say Mother Nature might hold the keys as to who ranks supreme.