Kearney Police Remind Residents About Fireworks

Although fireworks stands are already popping up around Kearney, consumers will have to wait a few more days before they are legally allowed to shoot off their noisemakers.

The Kearney Police Department reminds residents that fireworks may not be fired or discharged except on the individuals own property or with the permission of the property owners. Fireworks may only be discharged from June 28 to July 3, between the hours of 9 am to 10 pm. On July 4, fireworks may be discharged between the hours of 9 am to 11 pm.

People should not fire any fireworks in a way that would threaten or injure another person. Fireworks may be discharged at other times and places with the permission of the City. Bottle Rockets are ILLEGAL in Kearney City Limits.

Fireworks vendors are allowed to be open from 9 am to midnight every day from June 20 until July 5.

This year Kearney’s fireworks celebration will be on Monday, July 3, not July 3. The fireworks display will be at Jesse James Park and the city will have inflatables for the kids and a free concert featuring Kansas City Groove Therapy. The concert starts at 7:30 pm, and the fireworks start at 9:30 pm.

KPGZ News - Brian Watts contributed to this story