Riverside, California, is stepping up its fight against illegal fireworks by turning to drone technology, resulting in nearly $100k in fines.

Riverside police said they issued over 60 citations on July Fourth for the use of illegal fireworks, more than double the number compared to the previous Independence Day holiday.

The city of Riverside has issued dozens of citations for the use of illegal fireworks that were spotted by police drones ...

"The purpose of government is to protect and support our community. I would say that the decision to have a drone show was very smart" ...

Fireworks dazzle—but their air pollution plume can spike by 600%, impair thinking, fuel depression, and even boost violence.

"All I can think about is the smell and ecological problems it causes." Resident sparks debate over intensifying national ...

Tempe's July 4th drone show fails due to overheating, fireworks used instead; while Gilbert and Goodyear cities participate in record-setting drone events.

In June, Milwaukee County opted to swap its long tradition of fireworks at Veterans Park for a drone show over McKinley Beach ...

MILWAUKEE - Communities across southeast Wisconsin will light up the sky with fireworks for the Fourth of July.