Memorial Day

Memorial Day became a federal holiday in 1971. Here is a look at how Americans have celebrated through the years while also honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

Although Michigan law requires schools to start after Labor Day, the majority of school districts apply for a waiver to start the school year earlier.

Michigan has five national cemeteries throughout the state where servicemembers are interred.

Before you travel for Memorial Day Weekend, you may want to check the weather for all the places you will or could be in Michigan, including Grand Haven & Traverse.

Whether you call them lightning bugs or fireflies, their return to Michiganders backyards is a sure sign of summer. When can we expect to see them here in West Michigan?

If you're planning on celebrating Memorial Day with fireworks in Michigan, here's what you need to know.

We break down Veterans, Memorial, and Armed Forces Day. What do you say to who, which one is not a federal holiday, and what's closed?

There's a Michigan statewide fireworks law and even a fine attached. But that's never stopped anyone before. Why should it start now?

This Thursday, miniature replicas of veteran banners will be unveiled at the Lansing Public Library.

If you live in or grew up in Jackson, you know just how special the spectacle that is the fireworks shows at Cascades Falls Park, now they are BACK for 2021.