Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 20, with mail and trash collection unavailable, banks and government offices closed, schools closed in some areas, and most private businesses remaining open.

Today's local leaders expressed defiance toward Trump, while young speakers at the Columbus celebration spoke in hopeful tones about the future.

Celebrations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day took place around the Columbus area today. Speakers celebrated King's legacy, his impact and his local ties to the civil rights movement that he helped lead.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — 2025 marks 40 years since Martin Luther King Jr. Day became a federal holiday across the nation. Though, here in Columbus, there is an annual celebration that embodies the morals and values of the Civil Rights leader.

Chicago civil rights leaders and Illinois politicians reaffirmed their dedication to protecting education and immigrants rights Monday morning amid reports that President Donald Trump could begin his crackdown on illegal immigration this week with raids in Chicago.

A breakfast will honor a pioneer in the Civil Rights Movement and inspire attendees to live out his message of unity.

Taylor Swift gave WNBA star Caitlin Clark an enthusiastic hug as she watched her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs take one step closer to another Super Bowl win. The “Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?

Lancaster-based Afro-Latino poet, writer and music producer Lord Eli told the audience at the 37th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast today that paradise isn’t that far, but it will