Local Hero

“I feel as though, like, I’m actually capable of contributing to society and actually like capable of making a difference,” she said. “You feel like a hero.” …

While still in costume as Santa Claus, Herbert saved more than 30 children, as well as store workers, but he died after reentering the building, mistakenly believing other workers were still …

A TSA officer is being hailed a hero after she saved a baby from choking. Cecilia Morales jumped into action this week when she heard frantic cries from a family at Newark Liberty International …

It is nighttime in the center of San Francisco where a large Christmas tree is set up and there are festive lights and decorations everywhere. George Ferrier is at the scene and news cameras roll.

The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy. In honor of the enduring classics, we’re exploring every aspect of Peter Jackson’s trilogy, from JRR Tolkien’s source material to the best scenes and moments, …

I didn’t recognize there wasn’t one to begin with,” Maione said, of a monument honoring Larkin. “I was surprised and very glad about it, because there were so many extensive situations we got into, …

An Oklahoma child is being hailed a hero after he saved the lives of two people on the same day. According to the Muskogee County Sheriff’s Office, Davyon was recognized Tuesday during the Muskogee …

Randolph County resident Chad Ware was one of three local winners of the Extra Mile Hero Award, recently presented by Elkins Mayor Jerry Marco. Extra Mile America, the organization coordinating this …

The Chicago Fire Department turned out Tuesday night to mourn the loss of one of its own. MaShawn Plummer died just days after being critically injured battling a fire in the Belmont Central …

Jonathan Bauer’s heroism is being rewarded with the Carnegie Medal, a prestigious national award that recognizes civilian heroes.