Teen with Down syndrome allowed to stay in school longer to graduate despite age
Emily Pennington, 18, desperately wanted to graduate with her class next year, but the school board wouldn’t take up her case until her parents and the community kept rallying behind her.
Emily Pennington, 18, desperately wanted to graduate with her class next year, but the school board wouldn’t take up her case until her parents and the community kept rallying behind her.
Jacky’s quest: 1 Arizona woman, 1 leg, 102 marathons in 102 days
Jacky Hunt-Broersma, who lives in Gilbert, runs like a woman possessed. And in a way, she is: The amputee athlete is trying to run at least 102 marathons in 102 days.
Jacky Hunt-Broersma, who lives in Gilbert, runs like a woman possessed. And in a way, she is: The amputee athlete is trying to run at least 102 marathons in 102 days.
Man who lost sister now decorates caskets for parents who lost children
Casey Lawhon, 25, has found his mission in life by personalizing caskets for families to honor their loved ones lost.
Casey Lawhon, 25, has found his mission in life by personalizing caskets for families to honor their loved ones lost.
Artist with diabetes walks 470 miles from Ohio to Tennessee to inspire others
Krista Sheneman says she wanted to test the limits of what was possible
Krista Sheneman says she wanted to test the limits of what was possible
Ohio teacher becomes 2022 National Teacher of the Year
Kurt Russell teaches history and coaches basketball at Oberlin High School in Oberlin, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland.
Kurt Russell teaches history and coaches basketball at Oberlin High School in Oberlin, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland.
LA couple spends $500 on wedding day, bride says yes to $47 dress
A Los Angeles couple is going viral after spending only $500 on their wedding day and the bride saying yes to a $47 dress. The groom adds he'll be able to reuse his wedding day pants, vent and bowtie for future nights out.
A Los Angeles couple is going viral after spending only $500 on their wedding day and the bride saying yes to a $47 dress. The groom adds he'll be able to reuse his wedding day pants, vent and bowtie for future nights out.
Teen cancer survivor says disease ‘unlocked’ his inner artist
Wesley Culver, 17, says he credits his unfortunate medical ordeal in helping him find new talent — one that helps bring joy to other people, too
Wesley Culver, 17, says he credits his unfortunate medical ordeal in helping him find new talent — one that helps bring joy to other people, too
Anaik's Loving Library: Arizona nonprofit collecting books for Afghan refugees
A nonprofit is working with the Scottsdale Unified School District and the International Rescue Committee to collect books for Afghan refugees.
A nonprofit is working with the Scottsdale Unified School District and the International Rescue Committee to collect books for Afghan refugees.
Maryland teacher wins $50K off lottery ticket husband bought to lift her spirits
A Maryland husband’s small gesture has paid off in a big way: The $5 scratch-off ticket he bought to cheer up his wife was worth $50,000
A Maryland husband’s small gesture has paid off in a big way: The $5 scratch-off ticket he bought to cheer up his wife was worth $50,000
An incredible teacher, loose cows, a big egg: Our favorite heartwarming, unusual headlines this week
Need a break from bad news? Check out these stories about roaming cows, dog rescues and one incredible Phoenix teacher to brighten your week.
Need a break from bad news? Check out these stories about roaming cows, dog rescues and one incredible Phoenix teacher to brighten your week.
Officers rescue orphaned bear cub after car accident kills its entire family
As police officers in Massachusetts responded to a car accident that killed a mother bear and two of her cubs, they heard squealing and found a frightened third cub that had climbed a nearby tree after losing its family. The officers rescued the tiny orphaned cub and cared for it until wildlife veterinarians could take the little one.
As police officers in Massachusetts responded to a car accident that killed a mother bear and two of her cubs, they heard squealing and found a frightened third cub that had climbed a nearby tree after losing its family. The officers rescued the tiny orphaned cub and cared for it until wildlife veterinarians could take the little one.
Arizona SRP worker praised for rescuing 2 dogs stuck in Laveen canal
Ruben Cecena was about to clear debris from a grate near 27th Avenue and Elliot Road on April 7 when he discovered two large dogs stuck in the rushing water, officials said.
Ruben Cecena was about to clear debris from a grate near 27th Avenue and Elliot Road on April 7 when he discovered two large dogs stuck in the rushing water, officials said.
Rescued puppy found with burnt plastic in fur to be fostered by firefighter
The puppy had burnt plastic all over his body and face before firefighters rescued him from the burning debris.
The puppy had burnt plastic all over his body and face before firefighters rescued him from the burning debris.
Texas City ISD elementary students raise nearly $2,000 for classmate with cancer
We first met 8-year-old Cameron Holcomb in September when his life was saved by a good Samaritan who stopped in traffic to help his mom. Now he is in another fight for his life against an aggressive stage 3 cancer.
We first met 8-year-old Cameron Holcomb in September when his life was saved by a good Samaritan who stopped in traffic to help his mom. Now he is in another fight for his life against an aggressive stage 3 cancer.
Ski accident left teen paralyzed. His remarkable attitude leaves hope
Max Togisala said an accident on a ski trip with friends left him paralyzed from the waist down.
Max Togisala said an accident on a ski trip with friends left him paralyzed from the waist down.
Florida woman says she will pay off her mother's house after winning $1M from lotto scratch-off
When asked what she wanted to do with her $1 million lottery prize, the Florida woman said the first thing she wanted to do was pay off her mother's house: "She's done so much for me growing up, this is the least I can do for her."
When asked what she wanted to do with her $1 million lottery prize, the Florida woman said the first thing she wanted to do was pay off her mother's house: "She's done so much for me growing up, this is the least I can do for her."
First Arizona educator inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame
Kareem Neal from Maryvale High School is the first Arizona educator to be inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame. He is a special education teacher who's passionate about his job and the students he impacts each day.
Kareem Neal from Maryvale High School is the first Arizona educator to be inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame. He is a special education teacher who's passionate about his job and the students he impacts each day.
Phoenix Denny's employee being celebrated for decades of hard work and smiles
Barney, a Phoenix Denny's busboy, and much more, is celebrating 44 years with the restaurant. If you've dined at the Denny's at 7th Street and Camelback Road within the last few decades, you've seen him.
Barney, a Phoenix Denny's busboy, and much more, is celebrating 44 years with the restaurant. If you've dined at the Denny's at 7th Street and Camelback Road within the last few decades, you've seen him.
Video shows man saving goose from python's coils
The man not only saved the goose, he relocated the python to a nearby nature reserve.
The man not only saved the goose, he relocated the python to a nearby nature reserve.
'Family is not just blood': Arizona soccer star becomes foster mom
Nicole Acosta went from playing to coaching to teaching, but now she's taken on what she calls her most important role: a busy mother of two foster kids.
Nicole Acosta went from playing to coaching to teaching, but now she's taken on what she calls her most important role: a busy mother of two foster kids.