2023 Year in Review: Uplifting stories bring smiles, trigger thought

Every year there are big stories dominating the news – stories that impact our lives, often in negative ways. But there are plenty of stories that are uplifting – or just make us think.

Wisconsin boy's Kwik Trip birthday; Cooper celebrates 6th in unique way

A Wisconsin boy celebrated his 6th birthday in a unique way – by having a party at the state's biggest Kwik Trip – in Somers.

23 feel-good, heartwarming things that happened in 2023

From awe-inspiring, world-record feats to incredible acts of kindness, there’s no shortage of joy to be found in 2023.

Texas mother surprised by US Marine daughter's unannounced return for the holidays

A heartwarming holiday surprise unfolded at 407BBQ in Denton County, Texas, as Lydia Calderon, a hardworking mother, received an unexpected visit from her daughter, a US Marine.

Shohei Ohtani gifts Porsche to wife of Dodgers teammate Joe Kelly after he gives up jersey number

Shohei Ohtani gifted a brand new Porsche to the wife of Los Angeles Dodgers teammate Joe Kelly after she campaigned to get the free agent to sign with the Dodgers, offering her husband’s No. 17 jersey if he came to Los Angeles.

Waukesha waitress receives surprise tip before Christmas

A Waukesha waitress received a surprise tip inside a Christmas card. "Pewaukee Moms" left Sherry Moede nearly $1,000.

10-year-old boy receives 'Iron Man'-themed bionic arm in early Christmas miracle

A 10-year-old boy named Harry from Lancashire, England, born without the lower part of his arm, received a remarkable early Christmas gift—a bionic arm.

Milwaukee holiday food giveaway; 'Fill some bellies but fill some hearts'

Outside Cristo Rey High School on Milwaukee's south side, volunteers helped with an annual food giveaway Saturday in partnership with Feeding America.

Bucks, Make-A-Wish welcome kids to practice: 'Really exciting'

The Milwaukee Bucks and Make-A-Wish granted the wishes of eight children Friday, Dec. 15. The kids and families joined the team for a practice.

Oklahoma man puts up Christmas lights for his entire neighborhood

When Stephen Dunkelberg put up his Christmas lights this year, he noticed his was the only house lit up in his dark neighborhood. That's when he decided to spread his own form of holiday cheer.