Today's good news

October 17, 2026

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Huntsville, Alabama

6,500 people fill Huntsville for the Liz Hurley Ribbon Run

A sea of pink lined the 23rd annual run. Proceeds

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Durango, Colorado

Durango's balloon rally is back

About 1,250 to 1,500 people filled Main Avenue for the

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Omaha, Nebraska

A sensory-friendly haunted house opens for Omaha children

The Education Rights Counsel hosted a free haunted house at

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Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston's first Repair Cafe

Volunteers at the county library mended lamps, fans, clocks, and

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Indianapolis, Indiana

5,700 coats for Indiana kids

The Salvation Army, Classic Cleaners, and WTHR handed out coats

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