Temporary restrictions were put in place regarding fireworks just before the 4th of July by the Missoula City Council, but those restrictions have expired.
There were far fewer fireworks in the skies above Missoula during this year's Independence Day celebrations. Captain Chris Odlin of the Missoula Police Department explains one of the main reasons why.
"Basically, the city council and the mayor asked us to take a more active enforcement roll this year, during the Fourth of July holiday, in regards to the fireworks ordinance that has been on th
Missoula hospitals see hundreds of burn injuries every year around Independence Day. Here are some tips to save money and stay safe during the festivities.
A visit to the nearby Bitterroot National Forest during the upcoming Fourth of July weekend will ensure at least one thing... you won't hear the incessant popping of firecrackers, because fireworks are not allowed in national forests.
There are so many things to do with your day off this Fourth of July that it can be hard to decide what to choose. To help pick what to do with your extra day off, we’ve compiled a list of fun things and events to do this Independence Day. There is a little something for everyone, from movies and food, to beer and fireworks.
Make no mistake, the ban on fireworks in the city of Missoula will be strictly enforced, perhaps for the first time in many years, on this coming Fourth of July holiday.