Independence Day

The road was an early education.

If I can’t have a Texas hot I’ll settle with mustard, ketchup and sweet onions.

Displays later in the year could be severely impacted.

Idaho cracks the top 5 but sorry to say it’s not number one.

How long can you endure $4.00 a gallon or even $5.00 or more?

JEROME, Idaho (KLIX) – Jerome is making plans to light up the sky for its first Freedom Fest, a family-friendly event to celebrate the country’s independence. It's also a chance to celebrate community.

Happy Independence Day! Wait-a-minute... Wasn't Independence on the 4th of July? Well, in my neighborhood it's been an ongoing celebration and it's time to end it.

As we approach our great nation's 239th birthday, it seems national pride is on the decline. But how patriotic is Idaho? A recent survey revealed how patriotic each state is, and ended up with quite a few surprises.

If you are planning on finding some fireworks displays, 4th of July fireworks shows will be happening all around the Magic Valley. Check the list for the closest to you.

Independence Day. That time when Americans come together to celebrate our liberation from Great Britain, barbecue, and contemplate the depths of our disgrace. That last one has been a little easier to process thanks to Fox's Animation Domination High-Def, also known as ADHD, who've taken the theme song from the vintage Captain America animated series and replaced the lyrics with some shameful statistics collected from the CIA's World Factbook.

Q: Aside from Superman and Captain America what hero is the most fitting representation of The United States? -- @white_dolomite A: You know, just before I sat down to write this, I was reading some Judge Dredd comics and thinking about how fascinating the idea of Dredd as this distinctly, explicitly American icon, covered in eagles and flags and badges and guns and riding on a motorcycle that is also covered in eagles, flags, badges and guns is when you consider that he's a view of America created by people who aren't Americans. There's a lot that goes along with that, and it's fun to think about when you're reading through those stories and figuring out what defines them. But when you get down to it, that doesn't mean that he's the best representation of the good ol' USA. Assuming you mean "hero" as in "protagonist" and not just as in "masked crimefighter," then the answer's easy. The quintessentially American comic book character is Scrooge McDuck.

It’s Independence Day in the USA, and the ComicsAlliance staff has the day off. As such, here’s a special compilation of all the patriotic pin-ups and other pieces of art that we feel are distinctly American enough to spotlight on the fourth of July. Check out some excellent visions of your favorite superheroes in the red, white and blue (and sometimes yellow – somehow it works) and enjoy the holiday.