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Warren Police, Mayor Jim Fouts To Patrol For Fireworks Violations
WARREN (AP) — Mayor James Fouts will accompany police officers in Warren as they monitor streets in the Detroit suburb for fireworks violations on the July 4 holiday. Fouts opposes the state law that...
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Man Dies After Shooting Off Firework From Top Of His Head In Maine
CALAIS, Maine (AP) — A young man who was drinking and celebrating the Fourth of July tried to launch a firework off the top of his head, fatally injuring himself, authorities said Sunday. Devon...
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Weather Radar Picks Up Flurry Of Fireworks After Royals Win
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City erupted in a half-hour flurry of fireworks after the Royals won the World Series, and the National Weather Service has radar images to prove it. Meteorologist Jared...
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‘Go Forward Detroit’: 58th Annual Fireworks Show Billed As Salute To City’s...
DETROIT (WWJ/AP) – This year’s annual fireworks display over the Detroit River is billed as a salute to progress made toward Detroit’s revival and optimism for the future. The event’s producers The...
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Guide To Watching Detroit Fireworks On Belle Isle
DETROIT (WWJ) – The Detroit Fireworks is one of the biggest events of the summer, and the best spot to watch the festive display is right on Belle Isle. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources...
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Annual Fireworks Display Celebrates Detroit’s Progress
DETROIT (AP) – The annual fireworks display over the Detroit River is billed as a salute to progress made toward Detroit’s revival and optimism for the future. The theme of the Ford Fireworks on Monday...
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Fireworks May Be To Blame For Shelby Township House Fire
SHELBY TOWNSHIP (WWJ) – A neighbor’s fireworks may be to blame for an early morning house fire in Shelby Township, according to authorities. Shelby Township’s fire chief says they got the call at...
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Metro Detroit Area Fireworks Shows Through July 4th
DETROIT (CBS Detroit) – Get ready to “ooh” and “ahh!” From Downriver to Birmingham, there are multiple fabulous fireworks shows coming up in the metro Detroit area through the 4th of July. Here are our...
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State Weighs Fireworks Ban As Some Michigan Communities Prohibit Them Due To...
LANSING (CBS Detroit) – Several Michigan communities have issued bans following a recent lack of rain as part of an effort to prevent fires that might get out of control, and there’s a question about...
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Salute To America Includes Fireworks At Greenfield Village
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) – The annual Salute to America celebration featuring the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and a big fireworks display is taking place at Greenfield Village in suburban Detroit. The U.S....
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List Of Michigan Communities Banning Fireworks Continues To Grow
DETROIT (WWJ) – The list of communities banning fireworks and open burning, or warning against the use of fireworks, is growing larger due to dry conditions plaguing the metro Detroit area. The...
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Michigan Fireworks Store Goes Up In Flames; Arson Suspected [VIDEO]
WYOMING, Mich. (AP) – An early-morning fire that authorities are investigating as a suspected arson gutted a fireworks store Tuesday in western Michigan, officials said. No injuries are reported...
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Number Of Fires Over Holiday Weekend Increase Over Last Year; Majority Are...
DETROIT (WWJ) – Firefighters had no reason to celebrate over the long Fourth of July holiday in Detroit. Second Deputy Fire Commissioner Sydney Zack says there were more building fires over the long...
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Fireworks Business Challenges Detroit Suburb’s Sky Lantern Ban
MOUNT CLEMENS (WWJ/AP) – A fireworks business is challenging a Detroit suburb’s ban on sky lanterns. Black Diamond Fireworks sued the city of Sterling Heights on Friday in Macomb County Circuit Court,...
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Macomb Legislator Looks To Put Limits On Firework Use
ROSEVILLE (WWJ) — A State Representative from Macomb County is proposing changes to fireworks laws. Democrat John Chirkun of Roseville has introduced legislation that would allow cities to prohibit the...
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‘Michigan Matters’ Focus: ‘The Hulk’ Still Rocks The Motor City
By CBS Detroit Lou Ferrigno — the actor who starred as the Hulk in CBS’ “The Incredible Hulk” TV show of the 1970s, took time out during a trip to Detroit as he appeared at the Motor City’s Comic Con...
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Consumer Fireworks In Michigan: Know The Laws Or You Could End Up In Jail
DETROIT (WWJ) – It is going to be a loud weekend across Metro Detroit with people blasting off fireworks in celebration of Independence Day. Technically, Michigan law says fireworks are legal the day...
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Fireworks Sales Up; Safety Tips For Fourth Of July
WEST BLOOMFIELD (WWJ) – Stores that sell fireworks are expecting large crowds over the next few days as people stock up on their light displays. Llyn Packard, the manager of the Phantom Fireworks store...
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Fireworks Shows Cancelled Due To Severe Weather
DEARBORN (WWJ) – A pair of fireworks shows set to take place on Friday night have been cancelled due to inclement weather. The annual Salute to America event at Greenfield Village and 2017 First State...
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Hot Dogs Or Hamburgers? Fourth Of July Trends Released
DETROIT (WWJ) – What is your go-to choice this Fourth of July: hot dogs or hamburgers? Nextdoor, a free and private social network used by 145,000 U.S. communities, has released a new report that shows...
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Tips For Fourth Of July Fireworks, Grilling
DETROIT (WWJ) – Fireworks and grilling are two staples that make up the Fourth of July, but are you aware of the local fireworks laws? And are you taking all of the measures to be safe with your grill?...
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Warren Man Hospitalized In Fireworks Accident
WARREN (WWJ) – A Warren man is hospitalized after mixing fireworks with alcohol on Monday night. Warren Mayor Jim Fouts says the victim was injured by exploding fireworks that lodged glass and other...
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Shelby Township Fireworks Show Cause For Multiple Fires
SHELBY TOWNSHIP (WWJ) – A Monday night fireworks show is reportedly the cause for multiple fires in a vacant field. Shelby Township police say the township’s annual fireworks show appears to be the...
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Man Arraigned For Role In Divine Child Church Fireworks Attack
DEARBORN (WWJ) — The man responsible for setting off an explosion in a Dearborn church last week was arraigned on Thursday. He is facing multiple felony charges. David Cerne, 43, was arraigned at the...
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Kalamazoo House Burns After Fireworks Are Lit On Porch
KALAMAZOO (WWJ) — A home in western Michigan has burned after fireworks were lit on the porch. The Kalamazoo Gazette reports that the blaze was reported this morning in Kalamazoo and took several hours...
View ArticleMetro Detroit’s Best 4th Of July Fireworks Shows: 2018 Guide
METRO DETROIT — Are you looking to catch some local July 4th fireworks show this year? There’s plenty of booms to be heard around this time of year, but some displays stand out above the rest. Here’s...
View ArticleAnnual Fireworks Over Detroit River Gearing Up for 60th Year
DETROIT (AP) — The annual fireworks over the Detroit River is marking its 60th year of lighting up the skyline of Detroit and neighboring Windsor, Ontario. The theme for the June 25 Ford Fireworks...
View ArticleThousands Expected Downtown for Detroit Fireworks Show
DETROIT (AP) — Tens of thousands of people are expected in downtown Detroit and along the Detroit River for the annual Ford Fireworks show. The 24-minute show takes place over the river Monday night....
View ArticleKeeping Your Pet Calm During the Fireworks
DETROIT (CBS) — This time of year is busy for shelters across the country. Many pets are frightened by the sound of fireworks, and end up wandering away from home, according to the Michigan Humane...
View Article10 Tips For Safe Fourth of July Fireworks
MICHIGAN — Nearly 13,000 individuals were injured by fireworks across the country last year. As families and friends will soon be gathering to celebrate the Fourth of July during barbecues, cookouts...
View Article$5,000 Reward Offered in Fireworks-Related Calf Deaths
GREENLEAF TOWNSHIP (AP) — The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of who was responsible for shooting...
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Where To Celebrate The 4th Of July In Michigan This Year
CBS Detroit – With COVID-19 many summer activities, including fireworks festivals have been canceled. So it’s always best to call or check ahead about any event or gathering you’re thinking about...
View ArticleMayor Duggan: 2021 Detroit Fireworks Will Be TV-Only Event
(CBS DETROIT) – Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan says the 2021 Ford Fireworks will be a television only event and will have no spectators in attendance. The fireworks are schedule for June 28. The the 2020...
View ArticleDispute Over Firewood Ends In Michigan Man’s Fatal Shooting
TAYLOR, Mich. (AP) — A dispute over free firewood allegedly led a man to fatally shoot a neighbor in front of the victim’s teenage son, suburban Detroit police said. Taylor police said the victim was...
View ArticleJuly 4 Celebrations: Here’s A List Of Fireworks Shows Happening In Metro Detroit
(CBS DETROIT) – The Fourth of July is around the corner and many in Metro Detroit are already planning big celebrations this year now that covid restrictions are over. Lake Orion fireworks kick off...
View ArticleFarmington Hills Police Department Reminds Residents About Fireworks Ordinance
(CBS DETROIT) – Farmington Hills Police are reminding residents about the city’s fireworks ordinance. Starting June 29, the city says fireworks may be discharged from 11 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. every day...
View ArticleMichigan DNR: Safety Tips For Using Fireworks Over The Holiday Weekend
(CBS DETROIT) – As the Independence Day holiday celebrations begin, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources shares a few safety tips to keep people safe and avoid wildfires while using fireworks....
View ArticleFireworks In Michigan: What To Know On New Year’s Eve
(CBS Detroit) — As residents prepare to celebrate the new year, the state of Michigan has rules to follow on fireworks. According to the state, fireworks can be used beginning 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 31...
View ArticleFarmington Hills Police Department Reminds Residents About City’s Fireworks...
(CBS DETROIT) – Police are reminding residents in Farmington Hills about the city’s current fireworks ordinance. Starting on June 29, fireworks can be discharged from 11 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. every day...
View ArticleHere’s What You Need To Know About Michigan’s Fireworks Laws
(CBS DETROIT) – As Fourth of July celebrations are upon us, it is important for Michiganders to be aware of the state fireworks laws. The Michigan Fireworks Safety Act of 2011 (Public Act 256) was...
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