Fireworks tents are popping up around the Kansas City area like summer dandelions. The region is ground zero for the popularity of fireworks, according to a recent study by Zippa. “Midwesterners love ...
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On Independence Day, Americans celebrate the heroes who fought for freedom and independence from England. But there may be history you are not familiar with, and the Revolutionary War heroes who brought ...
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Besides Christmas, Independence Day is my favorite time of the year! I love celebrating the birth of our country, liberty, and our founding fathers! My love of country and patriotism comes from ...
Read More »Weekend shootings shock nation, including Missouri
It was a virtual blood bath in many cities across the U.S. as Fourth of July weekend shootings shocked the public. That was the case in Kansas City, Kansas City and Columbia, ...
Read More »Full remarks of President Trump at July 4th celebration
Metro Voice is providing the full text of President Donald Trump‘s remarks at the national Independence Day Celebration. We do this as a service to readers as we provide news in context ...
Read More »Wichita douses Fourth of July fireworks with heavy fines
Wichita is cracking down on a time-honored Fourth of July tradition–the setting off of fireworks. The city has banned fireworks that shoot sparks higher than six feet or fireworks that shoot flaming ...
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