Kansas officials reported a sharp rise in fireworks-related injuries this year, along with hundreds of violations and multiple seizures of illegal explosives.

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Fireworks-related injuries were up this year over 2024 in Kansas, officials announced Thursday. Healthcare providers reported 165 fireworks-related injuries this year, according to the Kansas State Fire Marshal’s office. That’s up 21 from the 144 fireworks-related injuries reported a year ago in 2024.

At least ten people in Kansas City have been transported to Kansas City hospitals for care after being injured from fireworks on the Fourth of July.

The United States saw a dramatic increase in fireworks-related deaths and injuries last year. Here's how to stay safe.

Fireworks are a tradition for the Fourth of July, but there's a way to celebrate safely. Here are a few tips.

Fireworks are a tradition for the Fourth of July, but there's a way to celebrate safely. Here are a few tips.