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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.

Hero's welcome for wounded Marine

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Marine Cpl. Todd Nicely is back home in St. Louis for the first time since losing his arms and legs to a roadside bomb in Afghanistan.

Field of Dreams for deaf children

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The Mike Bush Fantasy Baseball Camp is now in its 20th year of giving kids with hearing impairments the chance to just be kids.

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

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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.

St. Louisan stays positive after paralysis

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21 year old St. Louisan paralyzed in a terrible car crash is beating the odds by staying positive.

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

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Troubled teens marching to a different beat

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

Making a Difference: League of Miracles

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WINNER: NATIONAL EDWARD R. MURROW AWARD 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cover Story: A Flight of Honor for World War II Veterans

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World War II veterans get a thank you more than 60 years overdue as they are flown to Washington, D.C., to see the memorial built for them.

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."

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!

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.

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.

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