Crocheted 'Mercy Mats' help those in need and the environment
Crocheted "Mercy Mats" help the community, those in need and help the environment by keeping plastic out of the landfills.
Military veteran flies across country to personally deliver portrait of fallen Marine he never met
Tennis De Jong, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps from Everett, wanted to make sure the legacy of a fallen service member lives on. What makes his story so amazing is the lengths he would go for another Marine he never met.
Virginia woman delivers over 400 handmade cards to nursing home residents for Valentine’s Day
It has been nearly one year now since the coronavirus pandemic locked down nursing homes. Residents are often stuck inside their rooms and their loved ones aren’t allowed to visit. That’s why one Fairfax County woman is using handmade cards to spread love and joy to seniors.
Richfield Girl Scouts troop wins award for efforts to give back
A Richfield Girl Scouts troop earned the Silver Award -- the highest award Girl Scout Cadettes can earn together.
JJ Watt sends special video to fan with Down Syndrome who lost wife to COVID-19
Jesse and his wife Samantha, who also had Down Syndrome, were married for seven years.
College student uses GameStop stock earnings to donate Nintendo Switches, games to children’s hospital
A college student donated Nintendo Switches and games to Children’s Minnesota Hospital after making money from his GameStop stocks.
Texas teacher’s garage library gets thousands of book donations from across the globe
At first, Jennifer Martin brought books home from her classroom at the start of the pandemic and started a rudimentary checkout system. But now her library has grown by the thousands, thanks to donations from strangers across the globe.
100-year-old golfer celebrates birthday on the green; says her secret is 2 shots of whisky every night
One Long Beach native celebrated a big birthday on Saturday, and at 100 years young, Evelyn Haesloop isn’t slowing down. In fact, the avid golfer is playing a round for a great cause and spilling her secrets to a healthy life.
FORE! Golfers hit the icy links to raise money for first responders
150 golfers teed off Saturday to raise thousands of dollars for local firefighters and police officers — in the middle of winter.
Teenager with autism sinks 3-pointer during basketball tournament
One Oklahoma high school student had a memorable day when he sank a three-pointer during his basketball game.
Oregon health workers vaccinate drivers while stranded by snow
Oregon health workers who got stuck in a snowstorm on their way back from a COVID-19 vaccination event went car to car injecting stranded drivers before several of the doses expired.
Waffle House feeds Ala. neighborhood after deadly tornado knocked out power
A Waffle House in Alabama turned to a propane-fueled flattop grill and set up shop outdoors after a deadly tornado left the area without power earlier this week.
‘COVID Bandit’ leaves $1,400 tip, enough to give each bakery employee $200
A generous customer lifted the spirits of an entire Colorado bakery after leaving a tip large enough to send all seven employees home with $200.
WATCH: Heartwarming moment UCLA Law student finds out he passed the California bar
Omarr Rambert, a recent UCLA School of Law graduate, posted a video on Instagram on Jan. 8 of the moment he found out he passed the California Bar Exam.
Wisconsin girl takes part in Inauguration Day 2021 events
A Wisconsin girl was a part of history on Jan. 20, joining the nation's leaders during the inauguration of Joe Biden as the nation's 46th president.
'Hero' US Capitol Police officer escorts Vice President-elect Kamala Harris at inauguration
A Capitol police officer hailed as a hero for his actions during the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol is accompanying Vice President-elect Kamala Harris at the inauguration of Harris and President-elect Joe Biden.
Sheboygan dispatcher takes 911 call she will not soon forget
If there’s an emergency in Sheboygan County, dispatcher Chris Damkot might take the call.
NC nurse who works in COVID-19 unit wins $1 million in state lottery
A North Carolina nurse who works in the COVID unit won a $1 million prize in the state’s lottery.
DigiCOPY offers complimentary COVID-19 cards at Milwaukee locations
DigiCOPY is now supplying complimentary cards and envelopes in their two Milwaukee store locations, 222 E. Erie Street and 1681 N. Van Buren Street, to help communities show compassion in action and “Be the Light".
VISIT Milwaukee launches Giving Fest to support hospitality industry
VISIT Milwaukee announced the first-ever virtual Giving Fest with events that celebrate and support Milwaukee’s hospitality community