Memorial Day

Former slaves began the observance now known as Memorial Day immediately after the end of the Civil War. "Memorial Day was started by former slaves on May the first of 1865 in Charleston, South Carolina, to honor 257 dead Union soldiers who had been buried in a mass grave at a Confederate prison camp,"  the Rev...

Originally known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Falling on the last day of Monday of May, it is meant to honor men and women who died while serving in the U...

So many heroes to honor for Memorial Day. This short story is long on valor and is a tale well told by President Ronald Reagan.

Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery in Evansville is the sight for the Memorial Day Ceremony. Activities will begin at 11am Monday May 26th.

Memorial Day is almost upon us, and with it comes the overwhelming desire to get ouside- to go to the lake, or a park, or the mountain and crack open a beer and enjoy the weather that the final days of spring can bring. Unfortunately, we live in Wyoming and the weather is...fickle, to say the least. That being said,we've come up with five activities for you to do that will still allow you to enjoy

Many are looking forward to the three day weekend as we celebrate Memorial Day with family, friends, food and running red lights? Studies conducted all over the country  have shown an increase of red  light running during holiday weekends.

The service men and women of our country make huge sacrifices to fight battles on our behalf and keep the freedoms we hold dear. One of those sacrifices is being away from their families and loved ones for long periods of time. The only thing that makes this sacrifice bearable for most is the incredible sweetness of coming home, even if it is only for a short leave.

Memorial Day takes place on  May 28 this year, and if you're looking for the places that you can and cannot spend your day of remembrance, you've come to the right place. We've got the list of places that are open and closed in Casper on Memorial Day.

While summer doesn't officially start until June 21, Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning to the hottest season at the movies. Summer loses some of its meaning when you're an adult, since it no longer comes with a moths-long break from the grind. Nevertheless, we can all still enjoy a good movie about summer vacations. After the jump, check out eight of our favorites.

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of barbecue season and will find many Americans firing up the grill this holiday weekend. Part of the beauty of grilling is its simplicity. But that shouldn't mean you can't improve your grill repertoire or technique. We've compiled a list of recipes and tips that can help you become a master of the open flame. Check them out after the jump.