Though Memorial Day traces its origins to the years following the American Civil War in the mid-19th century, it did not become an official federal holiday until 1971.

Several mid-Michigan communities will be taking part in a variety of Memorial Day activities this weekend, ranging from parades to running events.

Memorial Day travel season in 20 years. Thousands will take to the skies, and this is the first major holiday weekend at airports across the nation after the Real ID requirements took effect. Friday felt like another day at Detroit Metropolitan Airport,

AAA predicts nearly 1.3 million Michiganians will journey at least 50 miles from home from Thursday through Monday.

U.S. and Michigan flags will be flown at half-staff on Memorial Day to honor fallen service members. Flags are flown at half-staff on other occasions, including Peace Officers Memorial Day and ...

This Memorial Day weekend takes on a whole new meaning for one West Michigan veteran, as he is remembering a fallen hero much closer to home.

While Michigan residents attend Memorial Day parades and ceremonies, many may see roundish, red flowers. Here's the meaning behind the red poppy.

Memorial Day will bring comfortable weather to Southeast Michigan. Monday is expected to top out around 70 degrees. That is still just shy of the average for late May, but it is a steady move in the right direction. The average high for Monday is 74 degrees.