Good News & Inspiring Stories - Page 278

April 20, 2018

Ohio woman saves toddler hanging from gutter, police say

An Ohio woman saved a 18-month-old boy from from falling from a roof gutter, authorities said.

April 16, 2018

Firefighters mow lawn of veteran after responding to call

A pair of Alabama firefighters went above and beyond to help an elderly veteran who was suffering from chest pains Saturday.

April 13, 2018

Nevada boy sells lemonade to raise money for fallen officers, gets surprise from police department

Grady Valen, 5, was treated to a behind the scenes tour at the Henderson Police substation Thursday after he sold lemonade and raised $425 for fallen officers.

April 12, 2018

Off-duty Maryland firefighter risks life to save man from jumping off bridge: 'Rescue mode kicked in'

An off-duty firefighter in Maryland risked his life Monday to save a man from jumping off a roughly 180-foot bridge.

April 12, 2018

Kentucky man leaves $190G in will for local animal shelter: 'We were ecstatic'

A Kentucky man who died last summer willed a local animal shelter just over $190,000.

April 11, 2018

Georgia officer makes emotional final radio call after 20 years of service

The Winder Police Department has uploaded a video showing an officer announce his retirement after 20 years serving the community.

April 11, 2018

Indiana boy battling cancer for third time becomes honorary sheriff's deputy

A 6-year-old Indiana boy who is battling cancer for the third time got his wish Tuesday when he was sworn in as an honorary sheriff’s deputy.

April 10, 2018

Lacrosse player who lost her leg in moped accident scores in her first game back

A top scorer for the University of Massachusetts' women's lacrosse team was back in action last week after losing her leg years ago.

April 6, 2018

Florida woman, 90, knits small blankets for cats at animal shelters

Officials in the Sunshine State are putting out a request for a simple donation item to help a 90-year-old woman continue a special project for animals waiting for find a home.

April 5, 2018

Michigan man saves winning lottery ticket after wife nearly throws it out

A couple in Michigan nearly missed out on winning millions from a scratch-off lottery ticket after the woman who received the ticket thought it was a dud.