On The Road

Donors pitch in after wildfire devastation

The largest wildfire in Nebraska history burned about a thousand square miles of ranchland, including the Wintz's entire 11,000-acre ranch. When they and others faced the threat of losing their livelihoods, thousands of anonymous donors stepped up from across the U.S.

• May 1
• 3:01

Soccer star inspires young girl just like her

Nine-year-old Hayden Stine was born without most of her right arm. When she went to a Denver Summit women's soccer home opener, she saw a player, Carson Pickett, just like her. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" with a story about the importance of role models.

• Apr 24
• 2:45

102-year-old strives for perfection in pottery

George Strausman of Great Neck, New York, is 102 years old and still works four days a week in his family's construction business. But it's what he does on his day off that is even more remarkable. Steve Hartman has his story in "On the Road."

• Apr 10
• 2:32

Team that appealed own victory gets award

A girls' basketball team appealed their victory after the coach discovered they didn't actually win. Now, they're being lauded for their character. Steve Hartman has the update.

• Mar 27
• 2:40

Carousel owner steps up after fire hits businesses

Years after the Vietnam War, a veteran who suffered from PTSD found hope and joy in an old carousel he brought back to life. When a recent fire destroyed the businesses around it, he stepped in to give back. Steve Hartman has the update.

• Mar 20
• 3:08

Meet "Dave the Rave," pillar of New Jersey town

Clinton, New Jersey, is known primarily for its old grist mill, its quaint downtown, and its historic…Dave the Rave. Steve Hartman has the story.

• Mar 13
• 2:35

Man offers free surf lessons to cope with issues

For Buddy Wiggins of Honolulu, Hawaii, the end result of a yearslong sports gambling addiction has come to this: soliciting strangers on the beach. The 32-year-old pool cleaner says he heard a voice, a calling, to take his life in a radically different direction. Steve Hartman has the story.

• Feb 27
• 2:48

Man's cat sanctuary naps help rescue expand impact

A retired teacher started volunteering to take care of cats at a sanctuary, but his mission quickly evolved to napping with them. Steve Hartman checks in seven years later about the viral moments have allowed them to help even more cats over the years.

• Feb 20
• 2:50

Man spent decades making model of New York City

Beginning in 2004, Joe Macken carved all five boroughs of New York City out of balsa wood, every site and stadium, and every bridge and building. His creation consists of almost one million structures. Steve Hartman has the story.

• Feb 6
• 3:04