Good News Stories

City Closes Road Nightly To Save Migrating Salamanders

March 28, 2022 / 7,196 views

The city of Marquette in Michigan is closing a portion of a road to vehicular traffic every night to protect migrating salamanders.

4-Year-Old Found 'Safe And Well' After 2 Days Lost In Southern Tasmania

March 25, 2022 / 9,458 views

Four-year-old Shayla Phillips has been found 'safe and well' in southern Tasmania more than two days after she was reported missing by her family.

4 Tigers Rescued After Being Locked In A Train Car For 15 Years

March 24, 2022 / 11,954 views

Four Bengal tigers have been rescued from captivity and will spend the rest of their days in a big cat sanctuary in South Africa.

98-Year-Old 'Postman' At Care Home Gifted Royal Mail Uniform

March 24, 2022 / 7,911 views

A 98-year-old care home resident in the UK has been gifted an official Royal Mail postman's uniform so that he can look the part while delivering mail to residents.

2nd Graders Write Letters From Shelter Animals' Perspectives To Help Them Get Adopted

March 23, 2022 / 28,097 views

A second grade teacher created a writing assignment for her students that is helping local shelter animals find forever homes.

Louisiana Man Rescues Boy From Alligator-Infested Waters

March 22, 2022 / 8,441 views

A Louisiana man has been credited with rescuing a young boy from alligator-infested waters.

Wales Bans Physical Punishment Against Children, Including Smacking And Slapping

March 22, 2022 / 6,652 views

As of March 21, all forms of physical punishment against children (such as smacking, hitting, slapping and shaking) is illegal in Wales.

Alcohol-Free Bar In Texas Fuels The Growing 'Sober-Curious' Movement

March 21, 2022 / 12,874 views

For more than 4 years, Chris Marshall has run an alcohol-free bar in Texas. The bar is part of the growing movement known as 'sober curious'.

Chicago Businessman Is Giving Away $1 Million In Free Gas

March 19, 2022 / 10,581 views

Chicago businessman Willie Wilson donated $200,000 in free gas across the city this week. Next week, he's donating $1 million.

Gas Station Lowers Price To $2.25 To Give Community A Break At The Pump

March 18, 2022 / 7,717 views

A gas station in North Carolina sold gas for $2.25 a gallon until they ran out.

Children's Telephone Hotline 'Peptoc' Goes Viral

March 17, 2022 / 10,987 views

Elementary school students in Healdsburg, California, are providing encouragement and inspiration through recorded messages on a free telephone hotline. Peptoc by Asherah Weiss and Jessica Martin.

A Dog Presumed Dead In An Avalanche Is Found Alive Days Later

March 16, 2022 / 10,823 views

A dog presumed to have died in an avalanche is home after spending days in the frigid cold.

3 Strangers Help Woman Evacuate 86 Cats From Shelter During Fire

March 15, 2022 / 8,353 views

Jackie Mihal had to pack her an entire life in a matter of seconds while also evacuating more than 80 cats.

Mail Carrier Shovels Snow For Disabled Veteran

March 15, 2022 / 11,234 views

A mail carrier in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, went above and beyond what was expected after a recent storm dumped eight inches of snow on the area.

Bismack Biyombo Is Donating His NBA Salary To Build A Hospital In DR Congo

March 14, 2022 / 8,788 views

NBA star Bismack Biyombo is honoring his late father by building a hospital in his native country.

Maryland Will Become Second State To Ban Declawing Cats

March 12, 2022 / 7,270 views

The Maryland House voted on Thursday to ban the declawing of cats unless it is medically necessary.