WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Wichita city officials are planning to put a damper on residents who want to use large or illegal fireworks this Fourth of July.

The city council voted Tuesday to toughen the city's ordinance banning big fireworks.

The Wichita Eagle reports the new ordinance sets a fine of $250 for most violations involving possession or use of larger fireworks, including those that are legally purchased in suburban cities. The city allows only small fireworks such as handheld sparklers and "fountains" that throw sparks less than 6 feet.

The city also will use unmarked police and firefight...