dr. junior.. today. marches, prayer services, ceremonies and honor the late dr. king. one local event is in now in its 41st kara dblbx our dan wells joins us live from the freedom center with all the details. live despite the cold weather, cincinnati residents plan to honor the legacy of king jr. with numerous event across the tri- state that celebrate dr. king's legacy. take a look at the schedule of events today. at 8 a.m., the martin luther king coalition will begin the holiday with a sold-out king legacy awards breakfast. at 10 a.m., march runs from the freedom center to fountain square for an interfaith prayer service. marchers will then head to music hall for the mlk commemorative celebration at noon organizers say the brutally cold temperatures will not get in the way of the mission started more than 40 years ago. the freedom center will also offer free admission monday. live if you are looking for a way to commemorate the late dr. king... the tri state has a lot to offer. we have a list of activities, deals and freebies on our now dot com... rob 2shot we want t

dr. martin luther king, junior. this is video of the obama's with a volunteered in the washington dc area last year. to make unc celebrating and commemorating the legacy of darts-dr. martin luther king, junior. the week runs through sunday. carolina began its campuswide program in 1983, before there was a federal holiday in his honor. a seven and there is a day of service benefiting the user of the memorial award. at 9 am there is a mlk day rally university has the celebration keynote and awards at memorial hall. the triangle interfaith prayer breakfast is this morning and it will be at the sheraton hotel. our parent company, capitol broadcasting is a proud sponsor. you can watch the entire event from 8 am on. we will carry it live on wral tv. we will rebroadcast the televised hour of their breakfast at noon. >>> carolina panthers are one wondering for the super bowl after beating the seahawks yesterday. carolina shot out to you leave a student really test shelves. it takes six for lose-and the panthers still came ou

dr. martin luther king, junior, others, made it a day on. they built bridges in the community by planting redwood trees. >> it's tough work. >> many rocks. >> but a worthy goal. it takes patience. and precision. in what has become a tradition. >> i'm here with my parents and sisters. we come here every mlk day to help work, and donate our time. >> the timing is no accident. >> dr. king says the most urgent question is what are you doing for others? >> not just for others but with them. >> we can do it together which is something that was a mission of his that we work together as equals. >> reporter: the physical location holds extra significance to a community that has seen hard times. >> this has divided two different territories. and it transformed this dividing line into a place where people gather. >> now, with $5 million, this part of the green way will transform into unity park. >> now, we get to take this vision and make it real with real materials and real resources, due to this grant. >> first steps come from these volunteers, plant

dr. martin luther king junior's 87th birthday. s legacy and his voice very much alive here today, 48 years after his death by asassin's bullet. this peace walk here in southeast just one of many commemorations for dr. king all these many years later. at the mlk memorial along the tidal basin, a wreath-laying ceremony as family celebrate the life of the man and his crusade. >> it's nice that there is a memorial. i'm glad my children recognize it and understand, i think they understand the importance of it. >> reporter: across the city and throughout the nation it's a day of service. here volunteers picking up the trash others have left behind. >> it's the small things that count that make big things great and that's why i'm here. just contributing to my community. >> reporter: along martin luther king junior avenue in southeast washington. >> to put it in say nutshell, the struggle continues. >> reporter: bob barnard, fox 5 local news. >> you know, one of the most famous and powerful moments in dr. king's "i have a dream" speech was

dr. martin luther king, junior, others, made it a day on.in the community by planting redwood trees. >> it's tough work. >> many rocks. >> but a worthy goal. it takes patience. and precision. in what has become a tradition. >> i'm here with my parents and sisters. we come here every mlk day to help work, and donate our time. >> the timing is no accident. >> dr. king says the most urgent question is what are you doing for others? >> not just for others but with them. >> we can do it together which is something that was a mission of his that we work together as equals. >> reporter: the physical location holds extra significance to a community that has seen hard times. >> this has divided two different territories. and it transformed this dividing line into a place where people gather. >> now, with $5 million, this part of the green way will transform into unity park. >> now, we get to take this vision and make it real with real materials and real resources, due to this grant. >> first steps come from these volunteers, planting trees that can l

dr. martin luther king, junior, could have been voiced a century earlier by another leader who was at the forefront of the admit to abolish slavery, frederick douglass. in an illustrated biography, most photographed americans, the others examine frederick douglass' use of the van new medium of photography to break down stereotypes of african-americans. harvard professor of african american studies john stoffer joins us in the studios today. welcome. how are you? first of all, funny to think that frederick douglass was the most photographed person of his time am even more than abraham lincoln? >> more than ligon, grant, custard, walt whitman, more than any of his peers, which 19th century america, his influence, but more importantly, his love of photography and his recognition that this new technology could greatly advance his cause. karen: you compare the douglass use of the new technology of photography to a social movement that we see today. dr. stauffer: that is exactly right. he recognized the power of photography and took advantage in the same way we take advantage of the new technol

dr. mlk junior's niece led a prayer before the start of today's walk. the national football league is doing its part to help the environment while it's in the bay area for the super bowl. today, league officials along with volunteers helped plant trees. a group teemed with local organization called city trees. volunteers worked alongs main street -- along main street planting almost 50 new trees. they will last -- they will last 50 years. >> since 200, city trees has planted more than 2900-degrees in redwood city. >>> people in the sierra celebrating the snow. how much business is booming after years of draught. >> here's a live look over a, well, clearing bay breeze. coming up, an extended dry period in the forecast. we'll it will you how long it's gonna last. that's ahead. ,,,,,, fwith just your age, income,lp payingzip code,th insurance and the number of people in your household. information you probably know off the top of your head. enroll by january 31st to avoid the irs tax penalty. presidential race. c-n-n reports he i >>> former new york city m

dr. martin luther king junior. dr. king was celebrated across sioux city, in many different ways. ktiv's michelle schoening has more on how siouxland celebrated the day. << the sioux city community gathered at bishop heelan high school for a ceremony to honor dr. dancers, mimes and personal stories all touched on how the community can fight racism together. "if it wasn't for him we wouldn't be who we are today. we're coming forward, we are engaging all of our people together and that's what it's all about," said rhonda capron, sioux city councilmember. another celebration took place at morningside elementary. second graders sang songs, rapped and read poetry...all with messages from those who fought for civil rights. "he could make a difference without violence. that was one of the really important things that he learned form ghandi. we've been talking to our kids about how we can stand up and make a change without violence," said erin nelson, morningside e elementary music teacher. and about the late dr. king. "he did something for people all around the world," said graciela nuno

dr. martin luther king, junior. >>> it's 6:00 a.m. on monday, january 18th. i'm walter makaula. >> i'm lauren pastrana. thanks for being with us. let's get a check on the forecast with meteorologist lissette gonzalez. yesterday was a rough morning. hopefully the complete opposite of that today. >> it indeed is. it's been a wild weather ride, lauren and walter, and it continues as we're seeing a drastic drop in our temperatures. it's a chilly change this many of you have the day offff the weather is quiet and cool and breezy and we look from our fort lauderdale cameras. the radar is nice and dry. we're not seeing a drop of rain on there, sharp contrast to the line of severe storms we had sweep across the state yesterday. right now, mid to upper 50s in pompano beach and fort lauderdale, 56, the same goes for miami, 55 in kendall and homestead and 63 down 63 in key west. it's 54 in alapata. we have wind gusts up to 29 miles an hour, making it feel chillier when you factor in the wind. highs will struggle to reach 70 degrees today. most areas will be in the upper

dr. martin luther king junior. today was the gala in downtown greenville. this was at the hyatt regency downtown. more than 400 people attending. the reverend jesse jackson spoke of dr. king's legacy and talk about the work left to do. rev. jackson: suffice to say that there is unfinished business. rican americans are 30% of this state and 7% of the prisoners. 75% of them do prison labor. the state gives them for dollars an hour. half goes to the jail cell, half there is unfinished business. we are free but not equal. michael: today would have been martin luther king junior's 87th birthday. carol: and that was just one of the events the group rainbow push coalition of greenville has plplned for the long weekend. tomorrow a college fair with more than 20 historically black colleges and universities will take place at the peace center. the mlk celebration will wrap up on monday with a blood drive at the phillis wheatley c cter. and in anderson county, tomorrow the african american leadership council of united way will host it's tenth annual mlk day of service.

dr. martin luther king junior. tonight in orlando, it started with a tribute that started through downtown. we will your about the work that some say still needs to be done. >> the beat of drums orlando streets, the same way the marchers hope that dr. martin luther king junior' s message of unity resonates. >> more as one instead of as segregated. or a difference. we are all the same. >> it as shared in an interfaith prayer vigil at a baptist church bring in all ages, brought downs, and creek. a kickoff to two dozen mlk events planned in orlando in the upcoming weeks. >> i learned some of the other religions, about some of the things they do. some of their songs. >> we stop a lot of work to do. we also have done a lot of work in his community to build those relationships. >> the reverend of the interfaith council of central florida says that these celebrations i reminder to keep his vision of a beloved unity in mind. >> will not always agree, but we can get along and work together. we have huge problems. false divi

dr. martin luther king junior.. today. how you can honor i'm kara sewell. rob 2 shot and i'm rob williams... let's get a look at our forecast with frank the coldest morning of the season is on tap as you step out this morning with temperatures near zero in many spots and wind chill factors from 10 to 15 below zero. frank tosses to denise denise does traffic the banks: joe nuxhall way between freedom & mehring way: reduced to one lane each needed, for hotel construction through march 30. happening today somewhere i read that the greatness of america is the right to america is the right to protest, for our rights people across the country will be martin luther king junior.. today. and following his words, will rights. and right here in will be marches, ceremonies and much more to honor dr. king. one local event is in now in its 41st year... kara dblbx our dan wells joins us live from the freedom center with all the details. live despite the cold weather, cincinnati residents plan to of king jr. with numerous event across the tri- state that celebrate dr. king

dr. martin luther king junior, a man who helped transform the country. >> students here in new york city honored dr. king with a march across manhattan. eyewitness news reporter lauren glassberg joins us with the details. lauren? >> reporter: david and shirleen, while schools are closed today, one school is using today as a teaching opportunity. the manhattan country school is holding an event today that they do every year. it allows community members of that school to participate in a march. they head to city streets on this cold day to remember dr. martin luther king junior. it's not a mandatory event. many students, parents and faculty members attend. the march leads them from the school's new location on west the east side. students give speeches about relevant issues pertaining to race, gender and religion, things that are important to them just as martin luther king junior did in the '50s and '60s. >> it is based on the principles of martin luther king for racial and economic equality, a diverse body and staff that includes members of all different classes. and those are the princip

dr. martin luther king junior. and a number of events will be held here in the tri- state. our dan wells joins us live from the freedom center... live despite the cold weather, cincinnati residents plan to honor the legacy of king jr. with state that celebrate dr. king's legacy. take a look at the schedule of events today. at 8 a.m., the martin luther king coalition will begin the holiday with a sold-out king legacy awards breakfast. at 10 a.m., cincinnati's mlk march runs from the freedom center to fountain square for an interfaith prayer service. marchers will then head to music hall for the mlk commemorative celebration at noon organizers say the brutally cold temperatures will not get in the way of the mission started more than 40 years ago. the freedom center will also offer free admission monday. frank cam this morning's top news headlines... warm you up on this news headlines... next on the xtra. plus, a recipe for soup and paninis to warm you up on this cold january day. xtra is sponsored by our next item is a genuine "name your price" tool. this highly sought-after

dr. martin luther king, junior day. the reds hall of fame and museum is offering half price admission tomorrow.. and if you are looking for a way to commemorate the late dr. king... the tri state has a lot to offer. ....including a scavanger hunt at the cincinnati- hamilton county library.... we have a list of activities and deals on our website on fox19 now dot com... now happening now... police are working to identify a suspect in a homicide investigation in westwood. police say 23-year old kareem howell was found on a wooden trail behind bracken woods lane saturday night. he was taken to u-c medical center where he died from his injuries. anyone with information is asked to call crime stoppers at 513- 352-3040. callers may remain anonymous....and receive cash for clues. temperatures drop... its important to remember to keep your pets inside.. and now a new bill in the ohio house is pushing to punish those who leave them out in the cold... with fines and possibly jail time. house bill 94 would make tethering an animal

dr. martin luther king junior. junior.fox carolina's ashley minelli is live at the state house this morning... with more on king day at the dome. 3 - call for "education equity" in our state's schools 3 - just like last year... since 2000- thousands will march from zion baptist church around 9:30... to capital steps - here: rally for education- supreme court: gave sc lawmakers until *this* february to come up with plan for education equity- abbeville vs. state of south carolina- ruled in favor of rural schools in impoverished areas getting equal funding 3 - confederate flag 3 several events are happening across our area today in honor of doctor martin luther king. greenville tech students are spending time on several service projects as part of their "day of service" this morning. morning.the sterling community center is hosting a breakfast this morning.. which will also pay tribute to the emanuel nine.the sister of one of those victims is expected to speak.you can find more information on these events and others o

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dr. martin luther king junior. a musical and emotional tribute to the life and legacy of dr. martin luther king jr. >> the importance of this is to keep dr. king alive but to continue to do the work. this morning. >> dr. king inspired boston and inspired a iteration. reporter: this is the longest-running tribute to dr. king in the nation. it was started by two churches. >> in the aftermath of his assassination, we wanted to figure out how to honor them. we got together and said let' s do a breakfast. together to honor his work for social and economic justice. >> those who are now standing for everything. >> black lives matter, black voices matter, black votes matter. reporter: both governor baker and mayor marty walsh say king' s message is an important part of boston' s history. >> he was educated in the city, he preached in the city , he protested in the city on boston commons. >> things change but they universal notion of what his message was about is with us forever. reporter: this service project is organized by st. peter' s episcopal church on the south end, one of many

junior breakfast this morning. frank holland was there. reporter: a musical and an emotional tribute to the life and legacy of dr. martin luther king, junior. >> the importance of this is to keep dr. king's legacy alive and it is to continue to do the work. reporter: the mlk breakfast held this morning. and inspired a generation. reporter: this is the longest running tribute to dr. king in the nation. it was founded by the leaders of two black churches. >> in the aftermath of his assassination, we figure out how do we honor him. they got together and said let's do a breakfast. >> local leaders gathered to honor the civil rights leader and his work for social and economic justice. >> those who saw -- who are now standing saw everything. they need to know "black lives matter,"" black voices matter" and "black votes matter." king's message is an important part of boston's history. >> he was educated in the city and met his wife in the city. he preached in the city and protested in the city. universal notion that he was about is with us forever. jc: today marks the 30th anniversary of honoring the civil rights leader

dr. martin luther king, junior today. that includes ceremonies around eastern iowa today. and there are plenty of events to choose from. that's still to come on tv-9. good monday morning. you're looking live january 18th and here's what you need to know today. a restaurant in strawberry point is ruined this morning now investigators will try to what started it. a mother and her three kids are fire in central iowa. a lack of water made fighting the fire diffult. democratic presidential hopefuls tata center stage to discuss health care and gun control in the final debate before the iowa caucuses. american prisoners newly released from iran are on their way home this morning. their families say they are grateful to all who worked to free them. and high school students at city high in iowa city try to make every student feel welcome -- no matter their disability -- in the school's best buddies club. you're watching kcrg-tv9. now, from your 24 hour news source, this is kcrg-tv9 news morning news. another very cold day is ahead

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dr. martin luther king junior.. during a celebrati.in greenville.. today.. reverend jesse jackson.. and the greenville rainbow push coalition.. held a news conference.. to announce the weekend".. this is video from a prayer vigi.last year. this year.. there will be seminars..jobs fairs.. and a blood drive. reverend jackson .. also l u the importance of holding a voter registration drive... especially for young o. "they're discouragi, theh idst td st, onl tcse oieoye vet ub auto, onhe tsneoh th,a e ag8 hd removeeoout of v registration" king legacy weekend.. is from january 15th... to the 18th.. in greenville. it's definitely gotten much cooler...with the start of the new year... in fact.. we could get close to the freezing mark tonight .. and it could get even colde. time is running out.. if you need to register for "fema" assistance... after the floods in october .. in our area. the federal emergency management agency.. is accepting applications.. through monday january -4th-.. you can register online.. or call their helpine.. app. anderson county paws.. says they're having to ma im

junior. >>> today is the holiday set aside to honor dr. martin luther king, junior on this monday. most government offices will be shut down today. so will libraries, schools and banks. most businesses, including retail stores, they are still open. as b.a.r.t. and san francisco's muni will operate on a saturday schedule. ac transit will have sunday service but caltrain, vt and and sam trains operate on a normal schedule. >>> people showing up to shop at oakland's only walmart will be disappointed. the store closed its doors for good. it's one of 270 worldwide being shut down. some shoppers say this will leave them with few food shopping options. >> very sad about it. a lot of people don't have grocery stores to shop for food. >> a long time ago we had -- [bleep] and i would like to know why. >> walmart said the decision is financial. some say the recent minimum wage hike may be the reason. mayor libby schaaf is not worried about the loss tax revenue. she said oakland can put that site to new use. >>> good morning. the seattle seahawks, they know how to win from behind. but 31 point

dr. martin luther king, junior today. the african american museum of iowa in cedar rapids will have film screenings at three and 3:45 on dr. king's legacy. people will pack thousands of meals for the northeast iowa food bank at u-n-i's maucker union. ... the iowa men's basketball team was looking to go 5-0 in the big n for the first time in 19 years. today, the hawkeyes welcomed michigan to iowa cici. ... it was a sold out crowd at carver hawkeye arena ... iowa got off to a very fast start... jarrod uthoff fires a three off the dribble, and hits it... it's so natural for him... hawkeyes led 11-0 to start the game ... later, michigan responded with a 13-0 run of their own... the back door dunk gives the wolverines a 21-20 lead ... but iowa doesn't panic... watch the big man, adam woodbury get the steal... and he's going to try and take it the other way... slams it home... that got the crowdired up... iowa led 38-33 at halftime ... 2nd half, iowa starts to heat up from three-point range... peter jok with the step back three.

junior. (singing) "deep in my heart, i do believe..." they held hands while singing "we shall overcome" at the bishop heelan fine arts building dr. martin luther king junior would have turned 87 this year, presenters shared their thoughts andtalents as with city and school leaders. despite the holiday, classes were in session for all city schools. next year, city offices will be closed for martin luther king, junior day. recognizing the day by making it a paid holiday. no justice no peace in des moines, several protestors used the holiday to shine a light on civil rights issues in the area. fighting for the african american community atop the skywalk in downtown des moines. "what did martin luther king die for? we're still living in something that he died for. we're trying to get awareness to everybody because, obviously, no one's really aware of it. we shouldn't have to do this. we shouldn't have to protest for people's lives. everyone's lives should matter." protests were run by, d-s-m, an advocacy group based in des moines. but the frigid temperatures forced protestors to move indoors. high school students participated in the p

junior's birthday this weekend -- but chilly weather changes their plans. shirley descorbeth has the story dubuquer's are showing up -- ready to march in honor of dr. martin luther king junior... but the bitter weather forced organizers to change their plans. "we asually have a annual tribute march...due to the weather, we decided to meet the people out here, provide some nice hot beverage, hot chocolate inside...and we're sending nearly one hundred people directly indoors -- that means no marching outdoors this year. however, organizers say it's still important to come together for dr. king. "we know those who went before us, they endured far more than we is facing today, in regards to climate." "and this march isn't just about honoring dr. king -- it's also about recognizing local students." inside prescott elementary school -- the gym filled with families of students who entered the annual mlk tribute contest. the sixteen students share their works of tribute, such as essays, books and poems. "everyone should be treated fairly...and equal." "i might have a bigger chance of showing martin luther king jr.'s (phone ringing) (phone ringing) you can't

a day of remembrance for civil rights leaders martin luther king junior... had dr. king lived... he would have turned 87 years old today ... today in greenville.... greenville technical college... held a day of service in honor of martin luther king junior day - dozens of people pitched in. they volunteered their time at several upstate organizations .. from the salvation army to the greenville humane society. a group also gathered in greenville this morning... for a special breakfast...with an "m-l-k day" theme. the sister... of one of the "charleston 9"... who died in a church shooting last summer... was the guest speaker for the event. she spoke about the lessons... the charleston tragedy...can still teach us today: ----- "the situation in charleston still calls for a lot of healing, en th m falybeuse re ofh oe n ith hd" -- since the deadly shooting... images have surfaced...showing the suspected killer, dylann roof...with the confederate flag. that led to the removal of the flag...from statehouse grounds... in july. "fired up! fired up! ready to go! ready to go!" as hundreds o

dr. martin luther king junior. kcci's marcus mcintosh is in studio with a wrap of today's events. marcus: stacey, events honoring dr. king started this morning at drake university. >> i want to extend to you a warm greeting and welcome those who are coming for the first time. marcus: community leaders came together for a prayer breakfast at the knapp center to remember what dr. king stood for. fighting for the rights of others. this is the 4th year of the breakfast. it started with a little more than 200 people. some 800 people of all ages showed up this morning to remember the work of dr. king and were encouraged to continue his work. >> we are happy to have the community come out, from the mayor to the chief of police, the faith community, nonprofits all coming together as greater , des moines to celebrate this day. marcus: tonight at 6:00 we , listen in as governor branstad officially signs the show you young people who are spending the day giving back. todd: right now, superior steam. the cold temperatures didn't stop this ship from pulling in port at duluth, minnesota. 15 belo

dr. martin luther king junior. they gathered at first presbyterian church to remember his legacy. pastor of the baptist church. joel: today they broke ground on the church is slated for completion in 2017. still ahead, the cdc warning right now across north carolina. anna: and now to cough syrups for children are being recalled. we'll explain the dangers just ahead. joel: just ahead, troubleshooter diane wilson was a story you need to see. first here istisha with a look at what is coming up at 6:00. tisha: what we are discovering as the countdown to powerball is happening right now. probably city council heading to charlotte on the train and under why the mayor says the $31,000 tree is necessary. criticized f>> the dosage cup included in the box had incorrect markings, leading to fears that children may be given to much medication. the over-the-counter cough na batches sold in nine different stores. here's a list of those stores. >> he says if you have these products, just use a kitchen spoon to measure the medicine for your child. he also recommends two teaspoons of honey before

dr. martin luther king junior. students fax ul city and staff will make a trip to hall elementary to help demeanor, garden and oregon needs climbs. unca will also hold its day of service. the annual mlk peace march will getb gin at st. james ame church in asheville and end at park square park. remember all banks and government offices are closed for the holiday today. >>holly: the iowa caucus is two weeks from today and the latest polls show hillary clinton and bernie sander are virtually tied. >>jay: they squared off last night, aaron adelson shows the main issue they focused on. debate before the iowa caucus, big night for the campaign. one of the biggest issues leading up to the debate was about gun control and in the debate the candidates mentioned the charleston shooting. the candidates were debating in this building right over here. less than a football field away, is the site of the charleston shooting. mother emanuel a. m. e. church right behind me. hillary clinton says bernie sanders makes the country more

dr. martin luther king, junior is underway in downtown orlando. wesh 2' s matt lupoli is live for us. matt, this wraps up with a vigil later tonight. matt: right now this crowd has through the streets of downtown orlando honor of the dr. martin luther king. it' s the first of several events that the orlando mayor' s martin luther king junior commission will host this week, it' s the thirtieth year for the commission here in orlando, and for the mlk holiday. in just a few moments this crowd, accompanied by a marching band drummers, will walk through downtown orlando to shiloh baptist church. that' s where an interfaith multicultural service will be held. leaders say it fits with dr. king' s vision of a beloved community. >> dr. king was about equality and inclusion and respect for everyone. this event brings everyone together. doesn' t matter what faith you' re from, we being together people from all faiths to celebrate the life and legacy of dr. king. for martin luther king in orlando in the coming week, among them, the mlk parade downtown orlando next weekend, again, tonight' s inter

junior's birthday this weekend. shirley descobeth has more. << dubuquer's are showing up -- ready to march in honor of dr. martin luther king junior... (nat sound) but the bitter weather forced organizers to change their plans. "we asually have a annual tribute march...due to the weather, we decided to meet the people out here, provide some nicichot beverage, hot chocolate inside...and we're just ushering people inside." sending nearly one hun people directly indoors -- that means no marching outdoors this year. however, organizers say it's still important to come together for dr. king. "we know those who went before us, they endured far more than we is facing today, in regards to climate." "and this march isn't just about honoring dr. king -- it's also about recognizing local students." (nat sound) inside prescott elementary school -- the gym filled with families of students who entered the annual mlk tribute contest. the sixteen students share their works of tribute, such as essays, books and poems. "everyone should be treated fairly...and equal." "i might have a bigger chance of dream to people around t

junior. (singing) "deep in my heart, i do believe..." shall overcome" at the bishop heelan fine arts building dr. martin luther king junior would have turned 87 this year, but his ideas live on long after his death. presenters shared their thoughts and talents and students joined with city and school leaders. dispite the holiday, classes were in session today for all city schools. but next year, city offices will be closed for martin luther king, junior day. that's when the city will start recognizing the day by making it a paid holiday. no justice no peace in des moines, several protestors used the holiday to shine a light on civil rights issues in their area. fighting for the african american community atop the skywalk in downtown des moines. "what did martin luther king die for? we're still living in something that he died for. we're trying to get awareness to everybody because, obviously, no one's really aware of it. we shouldn't have to do this. we shouldn't have to protest for people's lives. everyone's lives should matter." advocacy group based in des moines. the frigid temperatures however

i members of the southern christian leadership conference which was founded by dr martin luther king junior honored civil rights leader in newport news today the group shared pictures from the annual parade in marsh people from throughout the community attended the event many other groups will be honoring king tomorrow as people mark the mlk holiday. whether you have a holiday off or you'll be heading to work. we invite you start your day with everyone on the thirteen years now at daybreak team they will have all your news weather and traffic began bright and early at four thirty in the morning. that would do it for the two of us for now prices up next with a sunny spore special before he pictures you share with us today at home always like seeing those bundle up had a ]i :im the pressure builds now set highlights from taking the broncos against big ben the steelers cam newton the panthers held russell wilson and the seahawks at bay. back native talked about why he's calling it a career for major league baseball college hoops the virginia cavaliers with tallahassee against the seminoles we

dr. martin luther king junior. . the portsmouth branch of the n- a-a-c-p hosted it s m-l-k day church service at ebenezer baptist church today -- honoring his contributions. worshipers -- including mayor kenny wright -- gathered to praise king s devotion to work for civil rights for all. local chapter leaders called on everyone to end violence in the city. organizers say martin luther king day is a time for reflection more and more supporters of dr. king day are encouraging people to use this day, not just as a holiday---but a day of service. gun control back in the spotlight at the state capital today. and this year it seems the debate on both sides is more passionate than ever. jake burns has more on why. nats - "i m a wound up and b fed up." many of the hundreds of gun owners carrying on the capitol grounds monday feel their second amendment rights are under attack in 2016 -- at the state level. sot - "people are afraid of getting inadvertently caught up in something because the laws are confusing." sot - jennifer

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dr. martin luther king junior day monday with a day's worth of events. the local chapter of the n-double- a-c-p and sioux city community district will be celebrating the life and accomplishments of dr. king. a finale of the day's events will be hosted by mount zion baptist church at 7 o'clock that night. the theme of the evening will be "what are you doing for others?" tim: students at a des moines elementary school took to the halls today to celebrate the civil rights leader's legacy. they walked in silence one at a time and then stopped to join hands while listening to doctor king's "i have a dream speech." "i have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed. we hold these truths to be self evident that all tim: coming up some iowans are making the most of the cold weather. carving ice sculptures, details after the break... temps are tumbling starting tonight, dangerous cold and light snow for the weekend, details next. chills expected to plummet to 20 below there. stay indoors, bundle up, and don't blast, on

dr. martin luther king, junior celebration choir. the choir is made up of members from the sioux city community. the president of the sioux city n-doublea- c-p says it isn't just a celebration of dr. king, but a celebration of our country as a whole. "it brings people together. it helps us remember that we have come a long way but we still have a long way to go," said flora lee, sioux city naacp president. the concert also honored past members of the siouxland community who continue to make an impact. a couple from california just celebrated their 82nd anniversary. we'll take you to the celebration, next in what's trending. and i'll have your complete << >> << wx timer @ 1:30 it'll be a little snowy today! not a full fledged winter storm or anything like that, but some light snow will spread across the viewing area from south to north throughout the morning and begin to taper off this afternoon. areas south of sioux city under a winter weather advisory could see anywhere from 2-4 inches while areas farther north get anywhere from a co

dr. martin luther king junior, honoring the economic contributions african americans have made to north carolina's economy and way of life. dozens gathered in hillsborough to honor the legacy of dr. king. rosetta austin mohr gave the keynote address followed by a q and a on the impact of slavery on african americans in orange county. >> i believe he is still the key to us progressing. i believe that his -- he had the right formula, nonviolent protests but protests must. >> dr. king would have turned 87 today. >>> walmart announcing the closing of hundreds of stores today. still ahead, which ones are closing in our area and why nearby businesses are worried. >> and as we take a look outside today, we had clouds and boy that rain came. cam. >>> we know the names of two million dollar powerball winners in raleigh. a group of six coworkers for a pharmaceutical company in mooresville will split the prize. they have been playing as a group for four years and pool the money when the jackpot tops 100 million. the ticket was purchased on fayetteville road. a $2 million ticket at a food mart express in spri

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dr. martin luther king junior. >> a ceremony was held among those there fbi director james come. >> president obama and the first lady honored dr. king with a day of service. they planted vegetables with students. the president and first lady were joined by volunteers. many of the students who attend the school come from military families. and an mlk celebration in south carolina. for the first time the confederate flag was not flying at the state house as people gathered to honor the silver rights leader. the flag was taken down over the summer after a shooting at a black church. >> some big names in hollywood are calling for a boycott of the academy awards this year. >>> and it was anything but a smooth landing for a rocket coming down to earth after a mission in space. we're going to tell you more about this one as the 11:00 continues for your monday. your . >>> british lawmakers are debating whether to ban donald trump from entering the country. more than 500,000 people have signed an online petition supporting this ban. the debate comes after trump as you know called for a temporary ban

dr. martin luther king, junior. students were manhattan school followed in the footsteps marching on the streets of the city. they were joined by parents and members of the community. the students carried dr. king inspired signs. they sang freedom songs and gave speeches about police brutality, immigration and equal rights. >> zero-tolerance policies in inner city schools as well as the absurd racial disparity and drug arrest, all need to one oppressive system. >> organizers say the goal is to raise awareness about conterm poe rarely civil rights -- contemporary civil rights issue. newspaper a big thank you card for everyone who gave the -- to the generosity. >> he's feeling the love for those who helped him. >>> in some cases, these americans have been in iranian custody for months or years on trumped-up charges. they were released as par of a secret -- part of a secret side agreement that's made iran dismantle the nuclear weapon, we'll tell you about their reunions with their families today and we'll have the rest

dr. martin luther king junior. lauren lyster, abc news los angeles. > a lot more news coming up on action news live at 3-30... including the latest on the race for 2016. the democrats hoping to be president go head to head in south carolina. we'll tell you who may have been stretching the truth...and who's claims were just flat out false! a town in mourning, after one of their six police officers is shot and killed in the line of duty. what new information we're learning about the man who pulled the trigger. 3:30... take a look at this -- a more on that bitter blast next. plus an abc tv produc custody, as the victim's loved ones are searching for answers/ but first, action news live at 3-30 begins with breaking news. a search is underway in north larv a man on the run. it's going on right now near lake mead and civic center drive. police say it all started with a domestic call. when officers arrived, the man we'll break in with any updates now, the latest on a shooting

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dr. martin luther king junior's birthday.and starting monday--the mlk holiday--the university of iowa will celebrate the civil rights leader all week. week.one student's art work will be on display at the i-m-u.senior graphic design student sam watkins is the artist behind the new exhibit. pieces the first day and more pieces will gradually be added through out the week.watkins says his pieces were inspired by listening to dr. king's speeches.originally, watkins was supposed to create just one poster for the event. "it started off as just as doing graphic design work for the event here and my boss erin fitzgerald who's the creative coordinator. she turned me on- well you have been doing so many paintings the design and stuff we can do a little exhibit and of course that was right up my alley." alley."the display can be found in the kendall gallery located on the third floor of the i-m-u. as terry mentioned earlier, we're in for some dangerously cold temperatures. he joins us right now with the bone-chilling details of his it was a stomping of the spartans... coming up in sports... after a

dr. martin luther king junior into eli's path, the motorcycle crashed into the sheriff says eli was doing nothing wrong and an internal review will determine if the police officer will be dismiss. >>> this is winter hunter capturing pythons alive, people without those permits they have to kill the snake and being the remains, the challenge lasts five weeks and comes with a chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes, 68 snakes were captured in the last challenge will. >>> coming up another st. of years. >> >>> plus nasa gives these >>> tonight on cbs and 10 news undercover bus. followed by hawaii 5-0 at 9:00. >>> growing vegetable the in space, it's possible and today nasa scientists and students at sarah society's school proved the same growing method works here on earth, too much check this out. the scientists taught students with veggies are safe program, using the same fertilizers the third graders use in their garden, astronauts using a fertilizer that is made in sarasota. >> the more we know about agreeing plants and the most successfully we can grow plans the better off we are in

dr. martin luther king junior. he said that religious that is not concerned only for the souls of people and not for the political, social and economic conditions that strangle us all, it drives religion. i think faced with some of the political and social issues of our time. pope francis along with the environment. he came to america. he first came to cuba and then to america and he addressed washington and the congress. he was also in new york and in philadelphia. i mentioned him because in that speech to the joint session of congress, he mentioned for persons that influenced us here in this culture. our values and so forth. thomas newton -- thomas newton, dorothy day and martin luther king with an emphasis on civil rights. he also mentioned abraham lincoln. i was impressed that he had such knowledge of our country and that he did his homework. so, along with the encyclical in terms of the environment, he addressed social rights to these individuals that have impacted our world. i thought that was insightful of h

dr. martin luther king junior celebration will take place at martin luther king junior park at 2300 green street. >> grace: hundreds of game lovers have descended on columbia. we'll tell you how to get involved in the action, and as those five americans freed in the iran prisoner swamp make their way home, their families to hold them again. friends are counting the minutes until they're reunited with >> grace: family and friends are counting the minutes until they're reunited with jason rezaian. the washington postreporter is one of five americans who was freed this morning. adrina beegus reports. >> free jason. >> a cry heard around the world, a plea to free washington postreporter jason rezaian, his mother sending a message before christmas. >> i want to thank everyone around the world who has been working on his behalf to bring hashtag, free jason. >> a hashtag that started trending with big help from his childhood friend. >> it's been more than 500 days since rezaian and his wife were arrested in 2014. she was releasedut he was eventually charged with espionage and other crimes what's

dr. martin luther king junior. it's at 8:30 at martin luther king junior park on columbia's greene street. it's hosted by the ''alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc''. and ''bridging the gap with alpha, inc'." please take non- perishables for the dream" food drive. there are only a few tickets left for tonight's vince gill concert. all proceeds will benefit the win anyway foundation in support of kids fighting cancer. usc head baseball coach chad holbrook started win anyway in honor of his son who had used to have cancer. marco's pizza bought most of the remaining tickets and handed them out for free yesterday. all 400 were gone in less than 13 minutes. the concert is at the township in downtown columbia at 7. a st. louis dad decided to go the >> drama, emotion, excitement, and maybe, just maybe, confetti shot from a cannon. it's time to play "who wants to be a millionaire." [cheers and applause]