Good News Stories

Schools' Snow Day Letters Remind Us What's Truly Important Right Now

December 18, 2020 / 11,831 views

Many school districts are letting kids enjoy the season's first snow day even though the schools are virtual and do not need to close for student safety.

A Woman Pretended To Be A Magical Fairy In A Little Girl's Fairy Garden

December 18, 2020 / 12,203 views

At the beginning of the pandemic, a 4-year-old girl named Eliana was feeling a bit lonely so her family created a fairy garden outside of her home in Los Angeles. That's when she met a fairy named Sapphire.

Mayor Hopes To Boost The Economy With '2,000 Acts Of Kindness' Challenge

December 17, 2020 / 8,473 views

The mayor of Fishers, Indiana, has launched the '2,000 Acts of Kindness Challenge', encouraging residents to complete 2,000 acts of kindness by Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 18.

MacKenzie Scott, Ex-Wife Of Jeff Bezos, Has Donated $4 BILLION To Help Those Affected By Pandemic

December 16, 2020 / 10,614 views

MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon's Jeff Bezos, has announced that she's donated more than $4 billion to help those affected by the pandemic.

Man Rescues Stranger Floating Face Down In Tagus River

December 16, 2020 / 9,440 views

Last Saturday, José Brito, 37, was walking with his son when he saw a man floating face down in the Tagus river in Portugal.

Orlando Police Officers Donate And Deliver Christmas Gifts To Hundreds Of Kids In Need

December 15, 2020 / 8,754 views

Police officers in Orlando surprised more than 200 children in need with Christmas presents on Saturday.

Veteran, 93, Is Whittling Walking Sticks To Raise Money For Local Food Pantry

December 14, 2020 / 11,221 views

A 93-year-old veteran in Ohio is whittling walking sticks to raise money for his local food pantry.

Man Releases Free 'Amazon For Buying Local' Tool That Lets Customers Shop Local Small Businesses

December 14, 2020 / 16,049 views

A man in Seattle has created an internet browser plugin that is making it easier for small online retailers to compete with Amazon.

Church Pays Off $5 Million of Iowans' Medical Debt For Christmas

December 13, 2020 / 9,570 views

A church in Des Moines has paid off the medical debt of all Iowans this holiday season.

'I Wasn't About To Let Someone Steal Your Joy': Anonymous Neighbor Replaces Kid's Stolen Scooter

December 12, 2020 / 17,164 views

An anonymous neighbor decided to restore some joy to a child who had his scooter stolen.

'Well, I Am An Angel You Know': Dolly Parton Saves The Life Of Child On Set Of Christmas Special

December 12, 2020 / 9,719 views

A 9-year-old dancer in Dolly Parton's Netflix holiday special, "Christmas on the Square", revealed that the singer/actress saved her life by pulling her out of the path of an oncoming vehicle.

'He Wants Me To Tell You He Loves You': Secret Santa Pays Off $65,000 In Layaway At Walmart

December 11, 2020 / 8,259 views

An anonymous donor paid off nearly $65,000 of layaway items at the Walmart in Bristol, Tennessee.

Florida Man Pays Utility Bills For 114 Families At Risk Of Having Utilities Shut Off

December 11, 2020 / 9,633 views

Once unable to pay his own utilities, Florida businessman Michael Esmond has once again paid the utility bills of families who are at risk of having their utilities shut off this holiday season.

Mystery Artists Scale Abandoned Factory In Montreal To Decorate It For Christmas

December 10, 2020 / 12,334 views

The mystery behind a pink house atop an abandoned factory in Montreal continues. Someone has once again scaled the building to decorate the house for Christmas.

Former Gang Member Is Named Missouri Teacher Of The Year

December 10, 2020 / 9,119 views

This year's Lindbergh Teacher of the Year, and 2021 Missouri Teacher of the Year, is teacher Darrion Cockrell.

Son Invents App To Stop Father With PTSD From Having Night Terrors. Now, It's Available To All Veterans

December 09, 2020 / 16,081 views

A college student with a desire to alleviate his father's suffering has invented an app that helps people with PTSD stop having night terrors.