fireworks display
Coverage of fireworks display in the Nexus archive.
- Naperville police issue traffic alert ahead of rescheduled fireworks display
Naperville police issued a traffic alert regarding the rescheduled fireworks display at the Frontier Sports Complex on Saturday. The free event, originally planned for July 4 but postponed due to inclement weather, is now set for 9:30 p.m. Attendees are advised to expect delays and follow recommended viewing and parking locations provided by Naperville police.
- Extra Extra: Be careful breathing the air right after a big fireworks show
A large fireworks display in Washington, D.C. caused temporary air pollution, prompting a warning about breathing the air afterward. Additional updates include teens entering an abandoned IBM office, a conversation between Mamdani and AOC, and a new Gucci show.
- Man killed, 6 injured in shooting after ‘hundreds’ of unaccompanied youth gather
A 19-year-old man was killed and six others injured in a shooting in Pensacola, Fla., following a gathering of hundreds of unaccompanied youth after a fireworks display. The incident, which involved fights and the use of mortar fireworks, led to police urging residents to avoid downtown until the situation stabilized. Authorities believe the shooting was targeted but have not made arrests.
- Man killed, 6 injured in shooting after ‘hundreds’ of unaccompanied youth gather
One person was killed and six others injured in a shooting in Pensacola, Fla., following a fireworks display. The incident occurred after a large group of unaccompanied youth gathered, leading to fights and the use of mortar fireworks. The 19-year-old victim died at the scene, and police believe the shooting was targeted.
- Man killed, 6 injured in shooting after ‘hundreds’ of unaccompanied youth gather
A 19-year-old was killed and six others injured in a shooting in Pensacola, Florida, following a gathering of hundreds of unaccompanied youth after a fireworks display. Fights and the use of mortar fireworks escalated tensions, prompting police to urge people to avoid downtown until the situation stabilized.
- Top highlights from Trump's late night July 4 address: 'No dream in history is bigger'
President Donald Trump delivered a 37-minute speech at Washington, D.C.'s National Mall during a delayed July 4 celebration, highlighting the American experiment, exceptionalism, and resilience. He praised the nation's strength, thanked the crowd for enduring weather delays, and emphasized passing faith and freedom to future generations.
- Trump delivers his patriotic flag-filled Independence Day speech with WWII veterans, Gold Star families and the largest-ever fireworks display in US history
Trump delivered a patriotic Independence Day speech featuring WWII veterans and Gold Star families, culminating in the largest fireworks display in US history.
- US 250th Independence Day: Trump takes center stage
The US is celebrating its 250th birthday with a fireworks display and military flyovers in the capital. President Donald Trump delivers a late-night address after thunderstorms prompted an evacuation order.
- The Brooklyn Bridge Briefly Catches Fire During a Fireworks Display
The Brooklyn Bridge briefly caught fire during an Independence Day fireworks display on Saturday, causing smoke to billow from the structure. The incident occurred as part of the fireworks show.
- Molly says we dry out in the metro today before more storms return for Independence Day.
The metro area will experience dry, sunny conditions today with highs in the mid-80s before showers and thunderstorms return for the 4th of July, bringing cooler temperatures in the low 80s. Rain and storms are expected to clear east of the area by the evening fireworks display.
- A Firm Run by Trump Allies is Organizing the 250th. Their Fee? Unclear.
A company with ties to President Trump is organizing the Great American State Fair and a fireworks display for the 250th. The fee for the company's services is unclear.