Monday has been proclaimed as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Michigan by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist.

Central Michigan University spent their Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a day “on”, instead of a day off, having a celeb

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with this Muskegon Heights skate spot at 1775 Evanston Ave. on Monday, Jan. 20. The event is open to all, starting at $8 admission, but babies and toddlers up to 32 inches tall can enter and watch for free.

Entrance fees for Michigan's national parks and lakeshores will be waived Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here's what to know.

Braving the cold, the MSU community came together on Monday morning to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy at the 45th annual commemorative march in the IM East gym.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jonathan Eig will discuss his book, “King: A Life” on Monday, Jan. 20, the federal holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr., as part of Calvin University's annual free series of speakers.

Monday, January 20, commemorates the birthday of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. This year, the holiday coincides with President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, though the majority of business closures will be for MLK Day.

Jordan Gulkis, spokeswoman for the Lansing Police Department, told the State Journal there was an electrical fire but no one was injured.

Another big MLK Day event for the region is the 40th Annual Day of Celebration happening at the Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave., at 11 a.m. Monday. Civil rights activist Bernard Lafayette will be the keynote speaker. Tickets are $60 and can be purchased at https://greaterlansingmlk.squarespace.com/tickets.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed on Monday, Jan. 20. Groups and organizations are commemorating the civil rights leader with events and activities.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday honoring the civil rights icon, falls on Monday, Jan. 20. Here's what to know.