fireworks

The time for fireworks is just about here and this year there are tons of events in the Southwest Michigan area that will have sweet displays lined up for all sorts of events.

A private fireworks celebration in Novi, Michigan went horribly wrong Sunday night. The medical examiner in Novi says mortar shell tipped slightly and exploded into the chest of Matiss Kivlenieks. Early report said he had fallen and suffered head trauma, but the autopsy report released Monday afternoon said it was the blast to the chest that killed him.

As we approach the July 4 holiday, there are a few things you should know before deciding to set off your own fireworks.

Police in Detroit are asking for the public's help identifying a man who destroyed the interior of a gas station with a plethora of fireworks.

These are great ways to end the stay-home rut and treat the kids to something sweet and something spacey. "Did you mean 'spicy'?" Nope. Spacey. Take a look.

"Please don't make your friends tap through 20 minutes of fireworks snapchats."

The fireworks violate federal standards.

Light it up! After missing a year due to construction at the high school, one of the areas best 4th of July fireworks shows returns to Portage in 2019 at a new location.

Grand Haven police officers were called to the St. Patrick & St. Anthony's Parish at 920 Fulton Street in Grand Haven just after 7:00 am.

For a lame-duck session, there sure is a LOT going on.