Making A Difference

Makiing A Difference

Mike Bush

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.

Doctor saves Airman's life and the Airman changes his

12:05 AM, May 13, 2013

Incredible story of how an Airman was saved and a doctor was changed and now they'll compete together in the ultimate test of strength and endurance.

After 20 surgeries son finally comes home for Mother's Day

12:02 AM, May 13, 2013

A 13 year old has had more surgeries than birthdays but he finally gets to go home on Mother's Day.

Young author won't let dyslexia stop her

12:01 AM, May 6, 2013

Nine-year-old Granite City girl who has Dyslexia overcomes her fears and writes a book with an important message.

Friends rally around teenager with mysterious illness

11:05 PM, Apr 30, 2013

After hundreds of tests doctors still don't have a diagnosis for a teenager who lost the ability to walk.

Devoted dad runs marathon for his ill daughter

9:45 PM, Apr 4, 2013

Former Firefighter runs for a cause. His ill daughter who recently underwent a lung transplant.

Featured Stories

New music program helps kids rock cancer

12:06 AM, Feb 27, 2013

It's not a cure but a new therapy program has young cancer patients singing a different tune.

Wrestler's amazing act of sportsmanship

3:59 PM, Feb 18, 2013

Most trophies are made of metal and plastic. But they're won with sweat.

Paralyzed painter learns to paint by mouth

1:00 AM, Feb 18, 2013

With precise, confident brush strokes, the colors come together as pieces in a puzzle. The artist expressing not what he sees but what he feels.

The Angel of East St. Louis

1:01 AM, Feb 11, 2013

A kitchen worker spends whatever money is left over from her modest salary to help feed the hungry in East St. Louis.

 

Illinois doctor has charged $5 for almost 60 years

11:11 PM, Apr 30, 2012

There are no u-turns on the road to Rushville, Illinois but you can turn back the clock.

Young heart patient inspires new song

5:32 PM, Feb 19, 2012

When Erin Bode sings, instead of her voice, you hear her heart.

Local judge sends kids to school instead of prison

7:51 PM, Nov 22, 2011

Juvenile Court Judge Jimmie Edwards opens a school for at risk kids

 

Coach gives home and kidney to former player

3:24 PM, Jun 16, 2011

Coach honored in St. Louis for opening his home to a former player and then donating his kidney to save the player's life.

Local Marine badly wounded fights new battle

11:49 PM, May 3, 2011

Just days after the death of Osama Bin Laden, a U.S. Marine is in a new battle.

Saving Patrick: 4-year-old's journey and recovery

1:03 AM, Mar 2, 2011

The amazing story we've been following for months. How a St. Louis family and St. Louis doctors saved a 4 year old boy living half a world away.

Four-year-old African boy flown to St. Louis for life-saving surgery

3:58 PM, Nov 25, 2010

A local couple flies a four-year-old African boy to St. Louis for life-saving surgery.

Wounded Warrior: Quad amputee Marine loses limbs, but not his spirit

8:31 PM, Sep 14, 2010

A roadside bomb in Afghanistan cost Marine Cpl. Todd Nicely from Arnold, Missouri his arms, his legs and nearly his life.  His recovery is nothing short of amazing as are his courage and determination.  See pictures of Todd's recovery.

Zachary's Playground: Accessible fun for all kids

8:30 PM, Sep 14, 2010

It's the one place where a child can feel more at home than home -- a playground. And on this day in Lake St. Louis, it would have been hard to measure the smiles per hour.

Troubled teens marching to a different beat

3:13 PM, May 18, 2010

Former military man from Alton, IL comes home to try and help troubled youth march to a different beat.

St. Louis Soldier Watching Over Tomb of the Unknowns

9:31 PM, Mar 8, 2012

St. Louis soldier watches over the Tomb of the Unknowns