Good News & Inspiring Stories - Page 296

July 6, 2017

Florida police officer buys new tires for man with broken bike

A Florida police officer is being praised for helping a resident out after he spotted the man riding a bike with only one functioning tire.

July 5, 2017

North Carolina cops responding to complaint join in on the slip-and-slide fun

When disgruntled neighbors complained to police about a giant slip-and-slide taking up their local street, the responding cops joined in on the fun.

July 5, 2017

New York couple claims $10M jackpot from scratch-off

A decision to invest $180 in six scratch-off lottery tickets resulted in a $10 million windfall for a New York state couple.

July 5, 2017

Girl gets back special teddy bear lost in Fort Lauderdale airport shooting

Yards from where workers are finishing the cleanup from the Fort Lauderdale airport shooting, a girl was reunited with the teddy bear she left behind while fleeing.

July 5, 2017

Homeless veteran back on his feet thanks to the help from a stranger

A local military veteran down on his luck is the type of story that touches so many Americans who just want to help.

July 5, 2017

Cat shot in the head survives in Minnesota

If cats truly have nine lives, it's hard to say just how many a cat in Minnesota has left.

July 3, 2017

Oklahoma officer honored for adopting 8-year-old boy he saved from severe child abuse

Poteau Police Officer Jody Thompson was awarded a certificate of commendation in Oklahoma last week after he adopted an 8-year-old boy that he saved from severe abuse in 2015 and his little sister.

July 3, 2017

Burning boat in Ohio is pulled away from shore on video

A quick-thinking crew on personal watercraft managed to prevent catastrophe by pulling a burning boat away from shore in Ohio on Sunday -- and it all was caught on video.

July 1, 2017

Man hailed a hero after lifting vehicle to save Florida trooper's life

A Florida man is being hailed a hero after lifting up a vehicle to save a highway patrol trooper's life.

June 29, 2017

California boy places thousands of flags on veterans’ headstones

A California boy has placed more than 17,000 flags on veterans’ headstones in the state.