Fourth of July

Eastern Shoshone employees get the day off in recognition. The holiday recognizes the original treaty signed with the U.S. government on July 3, 1863.

250th revelers should stay alert around fire, water and cars, first responders say.

Wyoming kicked off its semiquincentennial events on the grounds of the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne on July 10, with eight hours of history programming and entertainment, including a rededication of a Liberty Bell replica.

It’s no surprise to residents of our region that the 4th of July brings serious risk of human-caused wildfires. But a new paper has some interesting findings on the risk on days leading up to the holiday and after, as well as how the day on which the holiday falls impacts fire frequency.

As wildfire season picks up, some communities in the Mountain West are trying to reduce fire risks. That includes finding new ways to celebrate America’s independence.

As unprecedented dry, hot weather continues throughout most of the state, some localities have canceled their Fourth of July fireworks. Gillette, Thermopolis, Teton County, and Keyhole State Park announced there will be no firework celebrations for the holiday.

With the Fourth of July holiday weekend fast approaching, Park County health officials are worried because of a recent surge in COVID-19 cases.Well into…

An unofficial July Fourth parade organized by Lander residents will go forward with the city's blessing. In an email sent via a community listserv, Lander…

The annual Fourth of July rodeo event in Cody will take place this year despite other large rodeos canceling in the state.The Cody Stampede Rodeo is set…

Smoke from wildfires in northern Alberta has drifted down into Montana and Wyoming in recent days."The smoke has worked pretty hard to reduce visibility…