Special delivery: Peoria firefighters help deliver baby
“This is one of the great things firefighters get to be part of. Everyone is excited and this crew now has a special bond with this family.”
“This is one of the great things firefighters get to be part of. Everyone is excited and this crew now has a special bond with this family.”
Chicago officers surprise kids with new basketball hoop after seeing them play with milk crate
Chicago police officers on Monday surprised a group of children with a new basketball hoop – after seeing them playing instead with a milk crate – and even stuck around to shoot hoops in the neighborhood.
Chicago police officers on Monday surprised a group of children with a new basketball hoop – after seeing them playing instead with a milk crate – and even stuck around to shoot hoops in the neighborhood.
Coaches from both teams jump to help after wheelchair racer's tire breaks mid-race
Several track and field coaches and a racer in Buffalo are getting high marks for their work away from the starting line.
Several track and field coaches and a racer in Buffalo are getting high marks for their work away from the starting line.
In-person retreats bring 'Sunshine' to local families
Camp Sunshine is holding a pair of Family Getaway Retreats this week, the organization's first in-person events since February of 2020.
Camp Sunshine is holding a pair of Family Getaway Retreats this week, the organization's first in-person events since February of 2020.
'So touching': Florida principal crafts personal notes for 459 graduates
The Florida principal said the process was especially beneficial to him as he got a chance to learn more about each student.
The Florida principal said the process was especially beneficial to him as he got a chance to learn more about each student.
Carrollton police officer reunited with son for first time since he was shot
Shepherd Center said Carrollton Police Officer Sgt. Rob Holloway and his son, Grady, who recently graduated from Carrollton High School and celebrated his 18th birthday, were reunited for a surprise graduation party.
Shepherd Center said Carrollton Police Officer Sgt. Rob Holloway and his son, Grady, who recently graduated from Carrollton High School and celebrated his 18th birthday, were reunited for a surprise graduation party.
Virginia teen with deadly disease defies odds, graduates high school
Dante Herrera has Batten disease, a deadly disorder that attacks the brain and nervous system. But that didn’t stop him from graduating high school.
Dante Herrera has Batten disease, a deadly disorder that attacks the brain and nervous system. But that didn’t stop him from graduating high school.
Harvard-bound teen receives $40k scholarship, donates it back minutes later
Verda Tetteh received a $40,000 scholarship from her high school to attend Harvard University. She donated it back 10 minutes later during her graduation, hoping it would help other students in need.
Verda Tetteh received a $40,000 scholarship from her high school to attend Harvard University. She donated it back 10 minutes later during her graduation, hoping it would help other students in need.
Oklahoma family reunited with late mother's Bible after man finds it in his yard
An Oklahoma man and a police officer helped reunite a family with their late mother’s Bible last week after the man reportedly found it in his yard while mowing his lawn.
An Oklahoma man and a police officer helped reunite a family with their late mother’s Bible last week after the man reportedly found it in his yard while mowing his lawn.
Atlanta police unit helps connect homeless people with resources
The Atlanta Police Department has a unit dedicated to helping a portion of the population that is often overlooked.
The Atlanta Police Department has a unit dedicated to helping a portion of the population that is often overlooked.
‘Broken to Blessed’: Uber driver graduates from college, writes book after passenger pays initial school debt
Latonya Evans had no clue she would eventually earn a college degree and publish a book after her Uber passenger, Kevin Esch, decided to pay her initial school debt.
Latonya Evans had no clue she would eventually earn a college degree and publish a book after her Uber passenger, Kevin Esch, decided to pay her initial school debt.
Pilot tearfully announces 'VIP' passenger onboard is his father, on his first flight with him at the controls
An airline pilot choked up while introducing his father to other passengers on his flight -- their very first they would share together with him at the controls.
An airline pilot choked up while introducing his father to other passengers on his flight -- their very first they would share together with him at the controls.
Pasco County deputies buy pair of flip-flops, sandwich for shoeless citizen
Pasco County deputies responded to a report of loitering at a Trinity gas station. When they arrived, they noticed the man in question was walking around barefoot. The deputies decided to buy him flip-flops and even a hoagie.
Pasco County deputies responded to a report of loitering at a Trinity gas station. When they arrived, they noticed the man in question was walking around barefoot. The deputies decided to buy him flip-flops and even a hoagie.
Teen mows veterans’ lawns to honor late grandfather: ‘He taught me’
Fourteen-year-old Nathan Adams lost his grandfather, Fred, to cancer. Nathan channeled his grief into action, cutting grass for veterans in Fred’s honor.
Fourteen-year-old Nathan Adams lost his grandfather, Fred, to cancer. Nathan channeled his grief into action, cutting grass for veterans in Fred’s honor.
Clearwater's female firefighters hope to inspire next generation
Clearwater Fire & Rescue recently highlighted their 10 female fire personnel – or “firemedics,” as they call themselves.
Clearwater Fire & Rescue recently highlighted their 10 female fire personnel – or “firemedics,” as they call themselves.
United Way of Greater Atlanta kicks off week of service
Today marks the start of Unite for Service Week, an initiative of the United Way of Greater Atlanta to inspire people to volunteer.
Today marks the start of Unite for Service Week, an initiative of the United Way of Greater Atlanta to inspire people to volunteer.
Man journeying a 15K mile road trip to honor daughter he lost to cancer makes a stop in Houston
A man is journeying on a 15,000-mile road trip across the U.S. in memory of his daughter, whom he sadly lost to a rare form of bile duct cancer.
A man is journeying on a 15,000-mile road trip across the U.S. in memory of his daughter, whom he sadly lost to a rare form of bile duct cancer.
Cops let boy whose cancer is in remission use police car siren
Police officers let Michael sit in the driver's seat of their squad car and even taught him how to flip the switch to trigger the siren.
Police officers let Michael sit in the driver's seat of their squad car and even taught him how to flip the switch to trigger the siren.
Wedding bells for Warriors super fans ring at Chase Center
Angelina Marie Yambao and Rowell Fidel of Fremont had their first date at a Warriors game, so they decided to get married near their favorite team court.
Angelina Marie Yambao and Rowell Fidel of Fremont had their first date at a Warriors game, so they decided to get married near their favorite team court.
North Carolina principal surprises graduating seniors with moving version of 'I Will Always Love You'
The principal said he was nervous because it's a difficult song but he wanted his students to focus on the lyrics.
The principal said he was nervous because it's a difficult song but he wanted his students to focus on the lyrics.