Arizona kids draw dream jobs to win money towards education

A room of dreamers put pencil to paper and drew their perfect job, and for third-grader Dani Peterson, that's an exotic veterinarian.

Communities giving back, dust devils, stuck raccoons: This week's heartwarming, offbeat headlines

A needed break from bad news - check out these stories about people giving back to their community, communities giving back to their people, and a raccoon stuck in a roof to brighten your day.

Georgia WWII veteran celebrates 103rd birthday

Charlie O. Duncan was born on May 27, 1919 and served as a combat engineer in the U.S. Army during WWII.

Georgia childhood cancer survivor becomes pediatric cancer nurse

A decade after staring down brain cancer, Julia York's life has come full circle. The 22-year-old recently graduated from UAB School of Nursing and will start her new job in July as a pediatric oncology nurse at Alabama Children's.

Arizona burn survivors preparing to hike up Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa for a great Arizona cause

A group of burn survivors hiked up Piestewa Peak on May 22, and it's part of their preparation for a hike up Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. The crew is doing the hike in Africa for a great cause in Arizona.

Chandler non-profit to provide rides for seniors who can't get around once again

Neighbors Who Care has been providing rides for senior citizens who can't otherwise get around, but when the pandemic began, one of their vans broke down, and rides stopped. Now, thanks to help from Intel, rides are ready to start once again.

Phoenix area burn survivors hike Piestewa Peak ahead of plans to hike Mount Kilimanjaro
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It probably goes without saying, but the group of hikers endured some tough challenges in their recovery journey. Now, they are getting ready to hike a famous mountain in Africa in June. FOX 10's Irene Snyder spoke with members of the group.

'Ticket to Dream': Foster kids pick out shoes, summer toys in Goodyear

The Arizona Children's Association held a "Ticket to Dream event in Goodyear, where kids got the chance to pick out shoes, socks, and summer toys.

Wish comes true for Arizona boy who wanted his own 'man cave'
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10-year-old Jesse Silva was smiling from ear to ear the moment he walked into his backyard, as the boy, who is battling a form of brain cancer, was granted a wish of something he has always wanted. FOX 10's Stephanie Olmo reports.

Phoenix area women gather for jump rope and new connections
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People may think of Double Dutch jump roping as something for kids, but at one club in the Phoenix area, people 40 years and older gathered to relive their childhood memories, and for a great workout. FOX 10's Stephanie Olmo reports.

Off-duty firefighter honored for helping to save lives during Chandler shop explosion

A firefighter in Tempe was honored for jumping into the action, while off-duty, to save lives following a devastating explosion at a chandler business in September 2021.

Glendale third-grader saves family from house fire using tips she learned from school

A nine-year-old girl third-grader in Glendale is being hailed a little hero for saving her siblings when their home went up in flames. She learned exactly what to do from fire safety lessons at school.

Tempe dog in need of 'fur-ever home' after almost drowning in canal: PD

Officials with Tempe Police say thanks to help from civilians, officers were able to rescue a dog from drowning in a canal on May 17.