On The Road

Man overcomes speech loss to sing for wife

Joe and Sharon Korst of Raleigh, North Carolina have always celebrated their anniversary with a Kenny Rogers tune called "Beautiful, All That You Could Be." This year, Joe suffered a series of strokes that left him with a severe loss for language -- but he defied the odds to sing the tune for his beloved wife of 63 years. Steve Hartman reports on this week's "On the Road."

• Aug 28, 2020
• 2:26

Captain develops close bond with seagull he saved

Being a lobsterman out in the middle of the ocean can be a lonely job. But for 15 years, Captain John Makowsky had an unusual, but delightful, company in a seagull who visits him on his trips. Steve Hartman has more on this extraordinary bond in this week’s "On the Road."

• Aug 21, 2020
• 2:23

96-year-old wants to become oldest to run coast-to-coast

Ernie Andrus began his journey six years ago to become the oldest man to run across the country from coast to coast. On this week's "On The Road," Steve Hartman catches up with the 96-year-old, who is still on his mission.

• Aug 14, 2020
• 2:27

Florida boy inspires others to adopt older pets

As a former foster child, 9-year-old Robbie Gay knows too well how it feels not to be wanted and loved. That is why Robbie is visiting local animal shelters to adopt the oldest pets available, and inspiring many others to do the same. Steve Hartman has more in this week's "On The Road."

• Aug 7, 2020
• 2:50

Students prepare for college after massive gift

Back in January, seniors at Scott High School in Toledo, Ohio, were surprised with free college tuitions offered by a generous philanthropist. On this week's "On The Road," Steve Hartman meets some of the students who've accepted the offer and are now packing for college.

• Jul 31, 2020
• 2:42

Man's grocery service continues to be a lifeline

It all started with a simple request from a customer stuck at home. And suddenly, a newspaper carrier found a whole new mission. Steve Hartman is "On the Road."

• Jul 24, 2020
• 2:25

Man paints portraits of frontline workers

While some Americans bang pots and pans each night to thank frontline workers battling the coronavirus, one New York man decided to thank them using a paintbrush. Steve Hartman reports for this week's "On the Road."

• Jul 17, 2020
• 2:15

Man saves cop despite history with police

After a year spent in jail over a false accusation, Daylan Mclee developed resentment toward the police. But in one heroic moment, Mclee saved a police officer from a burning vehicle. Steve Hartman reports in this week's "On The Road."

• Jul 10, 2020
• 2:49

Drive-thru ceremonies for new citizens amid pandemic

In America, you can get almost anything in a drive-thru - now, including one very happy spiel: The oath of allegiance to become a U.S. citizen. Steve Hartman reports.

• Jul 3, 2020
• 2:40