Good News & Inspiring Stories - Page 111

August 15, 2022

Arizona man, 75, rescued from floodwaters after getting trapped on top of Jeep: ‘Lucky to be alive’

Swift water rescuers in Mohave County, Arizona, rescued a 75-year-old man via helicopter after he drove through a flooded roadway and the swirling waters overturned his Jeep.

August 13, 2022

America's veterans get a major assist from Bowling to Veterans Link

Bowlers to Veterans Link has raised millions for veterans over 80 years. On National Bowling Day, it made a $500,000 donation to the National Association of State Veterans' Homes.

August 13, 2022

California dog rescue brings comfort to seniors as well as to their furry friends

Meet the dog rescue organization that is committed to helping senior people and dogs in need. The California group has a mission to give older people "peace of mind" about their pets.

August 10, 2022

Little League batter consoles pitcher after scary hit to head: I wanted him to know I was OK

Little League hitter Isaiah Jarvis and pitcher Kaiden Shelton join 'America Reports' Wednesday to share the story behind their viral video of sportsmanship.

August 10, 2022

Missouri spelunkers find dog missing for months inside cave

Rick Haley was spelunking with a group in Perry County, Missouri, when they became aware of a dog trapped in the cave system and worked to bring the pup to the surface.

August 10, 2022

Virginia 12-year-old is helping kids with cancer after losing his own mom to the disease

Young Jerron Hoffman of Virginia is helping kids with cancer by holding a "Joy Jar" event in October — in honor of his mom, who died of cancer, and inspired by Jessie Rees, a cancer victim as well.

August 9, 2022

Utah construction worker rescued after being fully buried at site, fire officials say

First responders helped dig out a construction worker who was "completely buried" in an apparent accident Monday evening in Summit Park, Utah, authorities said.

August 9, 2022

Ohio governor declares Dolly Parton Day to be August 9

Country singer Dolly Parton started the Imagination Library, a program that sends free books to children under the age of five in 1995. The program has now sent out millions of books.

August 8, 2022

South Dakota boy, 9, signs his home run ball for his grandpa and everyone's crying happy tears

In a viral Instagram video viewed by millions, Felix Carrier-Damon, 9, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, gifts one of his home run baseballs to his grandfather, Bruce Carrier.

August 5, 2022

Former NFL star Chad Johnson leaves $1K tip at NC restaurant

Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson, a former wide receiver on the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals left a $1,000 tip for a restaurant server in North Carolina on Wednesday.