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One question we keep hearing is “why don’t we see more good news on the news?” Well, we've made a commitment to bring you more positive stories.

If you know of a unique positive story or if you know of an individual who is under the radar but going above and beyond to make a difference in the community, let me know personally at mbush@ksdk.com

At NewsChannel 5 Good News IS News.

The Sharing Shop: Where some kids can shop for free

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Foster Mom opens a store in Chesterfield, Missouri where foster children can shop for free.

The Traveling Volunteer: Making a Difference across the country

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A man is traveling across the country trying to make a difference at every stop.

Fairytale Wedding for woman with ALS

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Friends, family and even strangers make a dream come true for a woman dying from ALS.

A "dreamcatcher" for young heart transplant patients

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Children who need heart transplants at St. Louis Children's Hospital have found a good luck charm and a bond between their families.

Fairytale Wedding for woman with ALS

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Friends, family and even strangers make a dream come true for a woman dying from ALS.

A "dreamcatcher" for young heart transplant patients

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Children who need heart transplants at St. Louis Children's Hospital have found a good luck charm and a bond between their families.

World War II veteran receives diploma 70 years after missing high school

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Friends help a World War II veteran who never got the chance to go to high school get an honorary diploma.

Disabled children star in variety show

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Children of all abilities on stage for a professional production of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, the Musical."

Dual life: Baptist minister also serves as Jewish cantor

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An associate minister with the Galilee Baptist Church in St. Louis, is also the Cantor at Temple Emanuel.

Making a Difference: League of Miracles

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On every baseball field, you can find an infield, an outfield and a pitcher's mound. But in the Hill neighborhood in St. Louis, there's a field where you can also find compassion, hope and joy.

Special "Happy Meal" for man with Down Syndrome

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It's a different kind of day when a limousine pulls into a McDonald's parking lot. Then again, this is a different kind of happy meal.

A new wrinkle to the senior prom

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It's the time of year when teenage girls aren't just putting on makeup, they're putting on the glitz.

Portrait of Courage

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A talented woman gives the families of fallen soldiers, a lasting memory.

Local man dies of ALS exactly 70 years after Lou Gehrig's famous speech

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41 year old Jack Orchard dies of Lou Gehrig's disease exactly 70 years after Gehrig's farewell speech.

Master of disguise

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He used to be a master of disguise with the CIA. Now he's using his skills to change the lives of others.

A Young Man With Autism Gets His Shot

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A dream comes true for a 12 year old with Autism. Normally, the team manager for his middle school basketball team, Zach Dailey gets to play in a game!

St. Louis Soldier watching over Tomb of the Unknowns

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The tomb of the Unknown Soldier is our country's most sacred shrine. It's guarded 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. A St. Louisan is in charge of the guards.

102-Year-Old Woman Brings Comfort to Kids in the Hospital

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A talented 102-year-old woman is providing a sense of security and warmth to kids with sickle cell disease.

Making A Difference: St. Louis Children's Hospital Uses Music As Therapy

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Music Therapist helps children heal at St. Louis Children's Hospital.

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