Local governments and organizations are expected to observe these directives in public buildings during the stated periods.

Governors have ordered flags at state buildings to be flown at half-staff to honor the memory of local losses.

US flags are lowered across Kansas and New Jersey to honor the passing of public servants Evora Wheeler and Dick Zimmer.

If you notice the American flag flying at half-staff today in Oklahoma, there's a reason. United States flags are lowered to half-staff for varying reasons, typically in mourning or on a day of ...

In honor of Memorial Day, flags across the United States and Texas are required to fly at half-staff. But unlike the other holidays and occasions, they only fly at half-staff until noon, then are ...

Every state has a capitol that houses its state legislature. Many are domed buildings similar to the US Capitol, but others ...

Members of the public in the affected states are encouraged to participate by lowering flags at homes and businesses.