The Fourth of July is just around the corner and with it comes truckloads of fireworks. We hate to be a fun sponge, but pretty much all the good stuff is illegal without a permit, under Wisconsin law.

(WFRV) – With fireworks set to go off across Wisconsin over the next week, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding residents about the legality of setting off fireworks on DNR-managed ...

(WLUK) -- Wildlife officials are encouraging Wisconsinites to be safe this Fourth of July by celebrating fireworks-free. Under Wisconsin's current conditions, the DNR recommends being especially ...

Beret Leone is a native Minnesotan who joined the WCCO team as a reporter in September 2022 - and she's thrilled be back home in the Twin Cities! Beret grew up in Chaska and graduated from Bethel ...

Fireworks displays are scheduled throughout central Wisconsin Thursday through Saturday, but the weather might not be cooperative. Scott Cultice, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service ...

HARTLAND, Wis. - As Wisconsin's drought drags on, park rangers and firefighters share concerns about people setting off fireworks this Independence Day. "Given the nature of how hot and dry it has ...

Events begin at 6 p.m. Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:30 p.m. and may be viewed along most of the riverbank and downtown area, except for the launch and safety zone on the western bank of the ...

The Fourth of July is just around the corner, which means fireworks, carnival rides and concerts. Check out what events are happening in the Wisconsin Rapids area. Pittsville will host its annual ...

Calhoun Road will close at approximately 9:30 a.m. The parade will continue until all units have completed the route. In a typical year this ends at 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Family Fest is in full ...

WISCONSIN — In many states across the United States, the loosening of fireworks laws has extended the season people can set them off beyond the 4th of July. Both the types of fireworks consumers can ...