fourth of july
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Fireworks ignite BYU professor's home
Fireworks caused a house fire to BYU professor Jay Buckley's house on July 1. This resulted in damage to house and Buckley's personal office which contained historical information and artifacts. (Jay Buckley)
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Fire Chief urges residents to use fireworks safely, legally this month
Provo residents should be especially careful when using fireworks during July 24 celebrations, according to Provo City Fire Chief James Miguel.
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Patriotism drives Independence Day celebrations
BYU Army ROTC cadets hold up an American flag at a football game in September 2014. Army ROTC Cadet Spencer Allen said he has a special appreciation for the fourth of July. (BYU Army ROTC).
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Former Miss America shares veterans' stories of service, sacrifice
Sharlene Hawkes takes a photo with Iraqi children on one of her tours of Iraq. (Sharlene Hawks)
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Tim McGraw headlines 36th annual Stadium of Fire
The Lavell Edwards Stadium was packed Saturday night as community members and visitors attended the patriotic event, Stadium of Fire. This year, Tim McGraw headlined the show.
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Tim McGraw to headline Stadium of Fire
The 2016 Stadium of Fire will feature country music artist Tim McGraw. (Provo Freedom Festival)
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Playing with fire safely
Provo firework restrictions have been set for places, dates and times to ensure proper firework discharge.
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BYU men’s soccer faces FC Tucson on July 4
The BYU men's soccer team hopes to come back from a 1-1 series in California last week as it faces off against FC Tucson at South Field July 4.
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Balloons mark celebrations of Independence Day
The United States celebrates July 4 with a variety of traditions. Family barbecues, city parades, hot dog eating contests, and spectacular fireworks combine for that quintessential Independence Day. Provo has another tradition to add to the list: Balloon Fest.
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Fourth of July turf wars
A man pounds four-foot stakes around his yard and creates a border with red tape. Groups of people sleep outside with one eye open waiting to claim their rightful territory. This may sound like war, but it is all a part of the experience for Provo Grand Parade spectators.
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Viewpoint: Our Independence Day
The Fourth of July is, in my opinion, the quintessential summer event. You have the best of summer combined into one event: festivals, parades, watermelon, picnics, hamburgers, sparklers and — of course — fireworks.
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Scotty McCreery to sing at Stadium of Fire
Scotty McCreery, winner of the 10th season of American Idol, will perform with the Beach Boys at Stadium of Fire inProvo.
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Gala celebrates 2015 Freedom Award recipients
Flags decorated the Utah Valley Conference Center Thursday, July 2, as more than 600 people honored this year's winners of the Freedom Award.
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