4th of July

University of Montana Fire Scientist Phillip Higuera is one of 120 researchers who are urging all Montanans to forego the use of fireworks on the 4th of July.

After a year without celebrating the traditional 4th of July holiday, Southgate Mall will once again host its popular celebration.

House District 95 representative Brad Tschida told KGVO News that all interested are invited to join in a caravan of vehicles through Missoula to celebrate Independence Day on Saturday.

The rapid increase of gas prices across the U.S. finally hit a wall this week and prices in Missoula actually dropped about a penny.

Missoula's most patriotic citizen, Susan Campbell Reneau and her husband, Jack are in Washington D.C. for the 4th of July parade.

Gas prices in Missoula stayed this same this week, but that was not the case for the national average.

After a long hiatus, the traditional 4th of July music and fireworks show will return to Missoula’s Southgate Mall.

The use of fireworks in the Missoula city limits has been illegal for several years, but that doesn’t seem to keep many residents from shooting off fireworks during the 4th of July season.

A record 44.2 million Americans are expected to be on the road or airways for the holiday, and extra law enforcement patrols will be in the city and on the highway. Be safe!

Many Missoulians have grown accustom to watching a 4th of July fireworks show at Southgate Mall, but the show will be in a different venue this year.