4th of July

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.

Here are a few family friendly options for fireworks displays this year.

Great news for 2017! The Southgate Mall will present a 4th of July fireworks celebration, but it won't be at the mall.

Start a wildfire and you could be on the hook for the costs of fighting it.

Hot temperatures are drying out grasses and forests, and fire danger is increasing.

From Flag Day to the 4th of July, Veterans Day to Memorial Day, one indomitable force has been behind every patriotic celebration in Missoula, Susan Campbell Reneau.

Fire managers are claiming that Stage 1 fire restrictions in Missoula County over the Fourth of July Weekend helped to limit the number of fires, but Montana DNRC Public Information Officer Crystal Beckman says there were more than just a few fire starts.

Flying the American Flag is a great way to show your patriotism, but often times it is done wrong without even knowing it.