Waukesha restaurant donates 100% of proceeds to victims of parade tragedy

A Waukesha, Wisconsin, breakfast restaurant called The Coop is donating 100% of its proceeds Friday to victims of the Nov. 21 Christmas parade tragedy.

New tradition continues as grandma and man she mistakenly texted to come to Thanksgiving dinner reunite

It's a new holiday tradition of sorts that has been going six years strong. On Thanksgiving day, two strangers who were brought together by a mistakenly-sent text message reunited again for Thanksgiving.

Salvation Army officials serve thousands of meals on Thanksgiving Day

The meal being held at the Phoenix Convention Center will serve nearly 6,000 people, and the main man behind it all, executive chef Patrick Kehler, has been cooking the 2,000 pounds of turkey since Saturday.

‘Well-fed’ squirrel freed by rescuers after getting stuck in bird feeder

According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in England, a squirrel who may have had a few too many nuts found itself trapped in a bird feeder and had to be freed by an RSPCA rescue officer.

'Slothee Wants Coffee': 8-year-old sloth book author meets sloth at OdySea Aquarium
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After 8-year-old Cameron Fica and his mom, Nikki Pezzopane, wrote a cute children's story about a sloth, OdySea Aquarium learned about it and organized a big surprise for the boy -- meeting a sloth! FOX 10's Danielle Miller has the story.

Sunnyslope student who received liver transplant celebrates special Thanksgiving
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Eighteen-year-old Avery Morkert is ready to celebrate a special Thanksgiving with her family after receiving a life-saving liver transplant in March. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has the story.

Grandmothers may hold deeper bond with grandchildren than own children, study suggests

“In many societies, grandmothers are important caregivers, and grandmaternal investment is often associated with improved grandchild well-being,” the study’s authors said.

Crayola Experience shopping spree
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Arizona Helping Hands is teaming up with Valley police officers for a colorful shopping spree at the Crayola Experience in Chandler. FOX 10's Ty Brennan has the details.

Quick-thinking employees honored by Glendale Fire Dept. for helping to save co-worker's life

Thanks to a few quick-thinking employees at a behavioral health facility, an Arizona man gets to spend Thanksgiving with his family. Now, those employees are being honored by the Glendale Fire Department.

St. Mary's Food Bank helping those in need with Thanksgiving meal box

It is all hands on deck at St. Mary's Food Bank, as volunteers and employees work hard to make sure everyone has a happy Thanksgiving.

Turkeys not Tickets: Mesa PD surprises drivers with holiday cheer

Have you ever been pulled over by a cop and been pleasantly surprised by the experience? FOX 10's Linda Williams has more on how some drivers in Mesa got a Thanksgiving surprise.

Florida deputy carries girl who was struggling to walk to her seat at FSU football game, sheriff's office says

"This young girl that has difficulty walking was struggling to get up the steps to her seat so he asked her and her mother if they would be okay with him carrying her. He walked at least 30 rows," the FSU fan shared on Facebook after witnessing the moment.

Arizona man reunited with family after months-long COVID-19 battle

Doctors said Brian Argo, who was battling COVID-19, had a five percent chance to survive. On Nov. 21, three months after the start of his battle, he was reunited with his family and friends.

Woman who started virtual Thanksgiving table in 2020 to ‘create another gathering’

In 2020, the Boston resident thought up a way to spread a little holiday cheer with a creative take on a virtual Thanksgiving party — and this year she will do the same.

High school student donates hundreds of shoes to San Marcos Elementary in Chandler

A teen attending Hamilton High has raised enough money to buy every student at San Marcos Elementary School a new pair of shoes. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.

Kurt Warner's charity surprises single mom with new furniture
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Kurt and Brenda Warner's charity is surprising a single mom with a home full of new furniture. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.

Alabama man challenges kids to voluntarily cut grass for those in need

“A freshly cut lawn is akin to getting a new haircut,” Rodney Smith Jr., 32, told FOX Television Stations. “You feel proud. You like to show it off.”