Big finale planned for Meridian Speedway fireworks show

This Fourth of July most people are enjoying a day off, but for pyrotechnicians it's the busiest day of the year. NewsChannel 7 got a behind the scenes look at the preparations for the big fireworks show at the Meridian Speedway tonight.

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Plenty of local fireworks displays this Fourth of July

Fireworks will light up the skies Friday for Independence Day and there are plenty of events for everyone. A big display will take place at Ann Morrison Park tonight and can be seen live tonight on NewsChannel 7 at 10:20 p.m.
INSIDE: Downtown Boise 4th of July parade route info

Hilltop Cafe reopens with new name

A piece of the past has reopened on Highway 21. The former Hilltop Cafe, now named the Kodiak Grill, is open for business, and during the lunch hour the place was booming.

Customers happy they are open again

Boise girl to play tee-ball on White House lawn

She learned how to walk just two years ago and now a local 6-year-old is headed for the White House later this month to play in a tee-ball all-star game.

Allison's amazing medical journey

Windstorm knocks down lots of trees near Stanley

A sudden windstorm Thursday evening in the Stanley area downed numerous trees and caused a lot of damage. Forest Service officials say winds estimated at over 50 miles per hour brought trees down in campgrounds and along access roads at Stanley, Pettit, and Redfish lakes.

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One in custody after stabbing in Garden City

Calif. wildfire smoke impacts Idaho air quality

Dragila, Owen one step closer to Beijing dream

Woman crashes into ditch, not found for hours

Idaho steps up its fight to stop invasive mussel

Man going to jail for stealing from Dennis Dillon Auto Sales

Grass fire causes delays on Highway 16

Man robs Meridian tobacco store

Daycare operator re-arrested on new charges with husband

Six Idahoans indicted in murder-for-hire, drug ring

Sheriff: Meridian day care is a "pigsty"

Wash. sued over rape-murder in 'Cowboy Mike' case

Bank robbery suspect was convicted 23 times

Wildfire chases July 4th visitors from Big Sur

Mudslide caps off wild WA weather

Dragila, Owen one step closer to Beijing dream

Five more Idahoans hope to make Olympic team

Zabransky released by Pittsburgh

Hawks' Ridling named Player of the Week

One in custody after stabbing in Garden City

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Man robs Meridian tobacco store

Daycare operator re-arrested on new charges with husband

City expands audit of downtown renewal agency

Idaho independents file intervention in closed primary lawsuit

Republicans pick three to replace Sen. Gannon

Idaho steps up its fight to stop invasive mussel

Farmers say salmonella scare has hurt tomato sales

Public prompts changes on Idaho's roadless plan

Hilltop Cafe reopens with new name

Alaska Airlines goes cashless for in-flight purchases

Local coffee shops says business is thriving

Idaho jobless rate rises to 3.8 percent

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BSU researchers begin work on West Nile virus vaccine

Doctors, police warn parents of dangers of leaving kids in a car

Audit confirms Idaho Ed Board broke state law

BSU home to Idaho's largest Basque collection

Idaho charter school closes its doors