Music and fireworks will highlight Celebration at the Station, the annual free concert that defines Memorial Day weekend in Kansas City. A crowd of about 50,000 is expected Sunday, May 25, outside Union Station for the tribute to those who have died in service to the nation.

The heads of the largest domestic airlines released a letter to Congress this week, pushing them to take action, saying in part, "The current system is failing Americans."

A free concert put on by the Kansas City Symphony returns for its 21st year at Union Station this Memorial Day weekend.

A wet and stormy holiday weekend is expected in the Kansas City area as multiple rounds of storms are expected to sweep through the region, according to the National Weather Service. While Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer,

The Kansas City Streetcar is adding extra service this holiday weekend. Due to the Celebration at the Station event taking place Sunday night at Union Station, KC Streetcar is adding an extra streetcar for the weekend.

On average, gas prices are expected to hover around $3 per gallon this weekend. Adjusted for inflation, this marks the second-lowest price since 2003. "It makes the whole idea of people wanting to take a trip or go somewhere much more attractive," Coleman said.

As the weather heats up, these pools, water parks and aquatic facilities are open for business in Kansas City, Overland Park, Lee’s Summit, Lenexa and more.