Fireworks

The small village in Logan County has hosted a fireworks show since 2003, but that's stopping after this year.

Firework season is about to kick into overdrive this weekend as people fill the skies with colorful explosives. For many pet owners, it means figuring out how to help sensitive animals deal with the noise and stress. WVXU spoke with a veterinarian to offer some tips.

Historically, Ohioans could buy fireworks in the state but they had to sign a form, often with a wink and a nod, promising to set them off out of state. That changes Friday.

As the state prepares for more lenient rules regarding the use of fireworks beginning in July, Columbus is taking steps to keep them out of the city.

Ohioans still won’t be allowed to legally shoot off fireworks this New Year’s Eve but thanks to a new law passed this year, they will be able to do that when the Fourth of July rolls around. And that's not all. There are many new laws on the books this year.

In this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss Ohio's Congressional redistricting process that could actually yield more competitive races.

Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a bill allowing bottle rockets, Roman candles, and other fireworks to be set off in Ohio on more than 15 days each year, including New Year’s Eve, Juneteenth, Cinco de Mayo, and the days on and around Memorial Day, Labor Day and July 4.

A new bill to change fireworks laws has passed just a few months after a veto this summer.

Columbus City Council votes Monday on an ordinance that proclaims 2021 a dud when it comes to the city's iconic fireworks display.

Many Ohioans will have a blast this weekend setting off fireworks for the Fourth of July, even though it’s technically illegal to shoot them off in the state. A bill recently approved by Ohio lawmakers could change that. If signed into law, Senate Bill 113 would allow Ohioans to set off fireworks on certain holidays, including the Fourth of July, New Years Day and Labor Day.