Northern Wyoming News - Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years

WORLAND – As evening approaches on the Fourth of July many adults and children wait with excitement for the tradition fireworks display. But not everyone is filled with excitement: some people are filled with dread and apprehension, including combat veterans with PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder).

"Fireworks, in particular the real concussive, loud and bright fireworks that you sometimes...