Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day came early in Kansas, beginning on his birthday with a march, a formal proclamation and words honoring the beloved civil rights figure. The Jan. 16 event, put on annually by the Kansas African American Affairs Commission,

The only Northland location open as a warming center is the North Kansas City YMCA, but the center said it wasn’t notified.

Two Wichita groups have organized three events to commemorate the life and ideals of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on the federal holiday — Monday, Jan. 20 — that recognizes the civil rights leader’s birthday.

Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to remember that Monday's holiday is really about helping others.

With a day set aside to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Kansans are remembering the Civil Rights leader in a variety of ways, including taking the day to give back.

The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored Monday in events around the nation.

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson posted a message on social media to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is always celebrated on the third Monday in January. It also happens to be Inauguration Day, which is always held on January 20th per the U.S. Constitution. The two typically don’t coincide, but they just so happen to fall on the same day this year.

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson could be part of an NBA ownership group for an expansion team in Las Vegas or Kansas City.

The Joplin community gathered Monday to celebrate the legacy of a civil rights leader during the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at Missouri Southern State University.

The only Northland location open as a warming center is the North Kansas City YMCA, but the center said it wasn’t notified.