Judge rebuffs Noem's bid for July 4th fireworks at Mount Rushmore

Federal judge declines to order fireworks at Mount Rushmore

A federal judge has rebuffed South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s efforts to force the National Park Service to grant the state permission to shoot fireworks from Mount Rushmore National Memorial to celebrate Independence Day this year.

Judge Rejects Noem’s Bid for Mt. Rushmore Fireworks

“A federal judge on Wednesday rebuffed South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s (R) efforts to force the National Park Service to grant the state permission to shoot fireworks from Mount Rushmore National Memorial to celebrate Independence Day this year,” the Associated Press reports.“Noem sued the U.S. Department of Interior in an effort to reverse the decision to deny the state’s permit for the pyrotechnic display. The Republican governor successfully …

Gov. Kristi Noem to appeal court's ruling banning July 4 fireworks at Mount Rushmore

The National Park Service said a fireworks show could risk the health and safety of the park and its attendees while also displeasing local Native American tribes.

Noem vows legal action against Biden admin over 4th of July fireworks at Mt. Rushmore being cancelled

Moments ago, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem promised legal action against the Biden admin for not allowing a 4th of July fireworks celebration at Mount Rushmore. Noem tweeted: The Biden Administration cancelled South Dakota’s Mount Rushmore Fireworks Celebration on completely arbitrary grounds. I

Federal judge declines to order fireworks at Mount Rushmore

A federal judge on Wednesday rebuffed South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem's efforts to force the National Park Service to grant the state permission to shoot fireworks from Mount Rushmore National

Judge: No July Fourth Fireworks 'Bursting in Air' Over Mount Rushmore

A South Dakota federal judge has further denied Republican Gov. Kristi Noem's request for a permit allowing fireworks over Mount Rushmore to celebrate Independence Day, The Hill reported Wednesday.