Parents will do just about anything to help their children. Nick and Jesse Faris adopted two children, one daughter named Rhet from Ethiopia and Brooklyn was from China. Last winter, the Nick, and Jesse were in desperate need to get their daughter, Brooklyn, to the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. There …
You make choices in your life some good and some bad. Many of us don’t get recognition for the decisions we make every day – but, Thalia Rodriguez made a choice and became a hero! Rodriguez, 17, was driving her car when she saw a man on the side of the road – he was …
Just because something isn’t illegal, doesn’t mean it is okay to do. Like killing animals for their pelts. Fur-Ever Wild offers up-close encounters with gray wolves in Lakeville, Minnesota. On the surface, that sounds good. Then you hear that you aren’t going to be charged admission, but you do have to ‘volunteer’ and pay for …
It is that time of year when pet owners have to step up their game. Fleas and ticks are out in full force, and we need to keep our pets safe. Most of us apply the once-a-month drops on our pets and assume that they are safe. You can also put on a flea and …
Wild animals should not be exploited for the benefit of humans. The crazy-eyed man you see holding the terrified bear cub is Tim Stark. Stark is the owner of a roadside zoo called Wildlife In Need located in Charlestown, Indiana. At Wildlife In Need, the animals are forced to live in small cages, visitors can …
Carlos Carrillo, a plumber, and a colleague from Shoreline Plumbing were asked to do something a little out of the ordinary last week. They were on their way to a job in Robstown, Texas when they saw something in a ditch and decided to take a closer look. It was lucky they did, because they …
Oh, those blasted fidget spinners have everyone in an uproar. On one side, we hear that they can help children stay focused in the classroom. Then we hear from some teachers that the spinners are a distraction. Some schools put a ban on the hand-held toy. Now, the latest news about them is that they …
Growing up in the 60s, 70s, or 80s was very different from how kids grow up today. I remember being told to come home when the street lights came on. We rode our bikes up and down the street without helmets – and we were barefoot! We would stay outside all day and go over …
As a kid, I can remember always being a little nervous when we drove over bridges. I mean, how safe are those things?! What does a kid know? Of course, they are safe, right? They are feats of engineering genius! One of the most intricate and impressive bridge is also known as the “Scariest bridge …
I have often said that I wish my dog could talk, that way I would be able to figure out what she needs sooner! John Boy, a black Labrador, was running along the road in Wisconsin, alone. Police Officer, Jeff Gonzalez caught up to him. The way John Boy was barking was a clear signal …