By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

It’s going to start getting noisy in Hays at 10 a.m. today in anticipation of the July 4th holiday.

The Hays city code allows fireworks to be discharged on July 2, 3, and 4 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 11 p.m. Fireworks may be sold in Hays during all hours on those dates.

According to Ryan Hagans, interim fire chief, all consumer fireworks legal for sale and use in Kansas are permitted to be sold and used in the Hays city limits. Bottle rockets and skyrockets are prohibited by state law.

City commissioner Shaun Musil reminds residents that persons using fireworks are responsible for cleaning up all debris.

“Please be smart and clean up your mess from fireworks, and be safe because there’s many people that absolutely hate fireworks,” Musil noted. “I think the last few years we’ve had very good luck with people taking care of them but please think about your neighbors when you’re shooting fireworks off.”

Those found in violation of the city code may be fined up to $500 and 30 days in jail.

The Wild West Festival Fireworks Spectacular is scheduled for 10 p.m. July 4.