SIKESTON, Mo. (KFVS) - The second Hot Air Balloon Festival in Sikeston kicks off on Friday. Activities are scheduled for Friday, June 21 from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 22 from 3 p.m ...

Lighter-than- air balloons can provide the lift required to carry people, and in 1783 the Mongolfier brothers flew a hot air balloon that was filled with lower density heated air prior to being ...