BATON ROUGE, La. ( Louisiana First) — A bill that would have banned outdoor balloon releases was vetoed by Gov. Jeff Landry. House Bill 581 was sponsored by Rep. John R. Illg Jr. (R-Harahan) and ...

HAPS Aviation Academy on Tuesday paid tributes to the victims of the Air India plane crash at Ahmedabad, in a solemn event held at Gandhipark in the city.

Gov. Jeff Landry vetoed House Bill 581, which would have banned outdoor balloon releases, due to it being “impossible or impractical to execute”.

A hot-air balloon crash in Santa Catarina, Brazil, killed eight people after catching fire mid-flight, with 13 survivors, including the pilot, who were hospitalized with unknown injuries.

The Brief A hot air balloon caught fire and crashed in southern Brazil, killing at least eight people. Thirteen of the 21 people onboard survived and were taken to nearby hospitals.

At least eight people were killed on Saturday when a hot-air balloon caught fire in the sky and crashed in a tourist region of southern Brazil known for its dramatic canyons, state authorities ...

In another recent hot air balloon crash in Brazil, one person died and multiple people were injured on June 15, the G1 news outlet reported. (This story has been updated to add new information.) ...

Although we did not fly due to weather conditions, early mornings saw balloons in static display in Town Park to the delight of more than 400 early-risers, and the Main Street GLO, with 7 balloons ...

“42 Balloons” floats on the air of its positive vibe. And you root for these characters. But hopefully, over time, the show’s highs can get higher and its depths can get deeper.

cjones5@chicagotribune.com Review: “42 Balloons” (3 stars) When: Through June 29 Where: The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier, 800 E. Grand Ave. Running time: 2 hours, 20 minutes ...

Producer Kevin McCollum's musical is based on the true story of “Lawnchair Larry” Walters, a Vietnam veteran who attached balloons to a lawn chair to fly. It was written by theater newcomer ...