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The 4th of July is a dreaded holiday in neighborhoods with high ratios of pyros who like to light fireworks at all hours. And if the launching of bottle rockets seemed a little more incessant this year, you may have The Kansas City Star to thank.

A July 2 Star story incorrectly reported that Kansas City, Missouri, allows certain fireworks to be discharged on July 3 and July 4 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. This is not the case: Kansas City bans the sale, possession or use of fireworks — no exceptions. The ordinance doesn’t stop people who are determined to get drunk and ignite a stash of Roman candles, but there it is.