Area businesses and offices are closed today in observance of Independence Day.

With the federal holiday all post offices are closed and mail will not be delivered. Also, the county courthouses, city halls, and banks are closed for the day. Keep an eye out for the KCII Big Red Radio this 4th of July, as it travels around the area, taking part in festivities. And listen to KCII from 7-11 p.m. tonight for patriotic music on AM and FM KCII, online at KCIIRadio.com or through our mobile apps.