Friday, February 6, 2026

Kentucky Calf, Pen Pals, and a One-Arm Golfer

Friday, February 6, 2026

Good Afternoon! Sometimes kindness shows up right when someone needs it most. An 85-year-old North Carolina widow reached out for help staying warm this winter, and what happened next turned into something far bigger than she ever expected. We’re featuring her story below.

In tomorrow's episode of The Feel Good Flyover Podcast, host Amy Hess shares two heartwarming stories you won’t find in the newsletter. From a 13-year-old swimming for hours to save his family off Australia’s coast, to a snowy, movie-like midnight dance that went viral and captured hearts. You can find the full episode here, which will be published tomorrow morning.

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Kentucky Family Brings Calf Indoors

A Kentucky family brought a newborn calf inside their Mount Sterling home during a weekend deep freeze, where it cuddled on the couch with their two young children after struggling in single-digit temperatures.

Macey Sorrell said the calf was "just frozen" when her husband found it Saturday morning, with its umbilical cord resembling a popsicle. After losing a calf to frostbite last winter, the family moved quickly to warm the newborn with a blow dryer and clean off the ice and afterbirth.

The couple's 3-year-old son Gregory named the calf Sally after his favorite movie character and snuggled beside her on the couch. The heartwarming photos show the children cuddling with the fluffy calf on their furniture.

The family reunited Sally with her mother the next morning, and both are doing well on the farm where the Sorrells keep about three dozen cows.

Teen Climbers Rescue Stranded Hikers

Two teenage boys rescued five unprepared adults and a small dog stranded on England's third-highest mountain after finding them wearing jeans and sneakers with no climbing equipment on the snowy ridge.

Rowan Kay, 15, and Caelan Blades, 16, were ice climbing down Helvellyn mountain on Jan. 10 when they spotted the struggling group frozen on Striding Edge. One woman was slipping around "like she was on a treadmill" without gloves or crampons while carrying her dog, with another having a panic attack from the conditions.

The teens spent 30 minutes helping the group down in a zigzag pattern, guiding them step by step to safety.

The Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team later praised the boys' "strong mountain skills" and maturity, calling them potential future mountain rescuers. See the photos of the teens here.

Childhood Pen Pals Reunite as Doctor, Patient

A Pennsylvania woman discovered her childhood pen pal from the 1990s was the OB-GYN who delivered her two children after finding old letters at her parents' home over Thanksgiving.

Megan Lewis, 38, said her "mouth dropped" when she googled the name from letters written between 1994 and 1995 and saw Dr. Suzanne Pugh's photo appear online. Lewis had been seeing Pugh since 2018, when the doctor supported her through difficult pregnancies with daughter Caroline and son Jack.

The two women had no memory of their elementary school connection when Lewis was a second grader and Pugh an 11th grader.

They bonded over gymnastics in their letters and even met once at a school visit neither recalls, reuniting 30 years later through "an incredible connection." Watch a video report.

The following story is featured exclusively on The Feel Good Flyover Podcast. Clicking the link will take you to our YouTube page, which will host the episode tomorrow:

➤ A 13-year-old swam for miles off the coast of Australia after his family drifted away off Australia’s coast, saving their lives. (Hear Details)

➤ A snowy, movie-like midnight dance in the streets of Raleigh went viral, captivating viewers and sparking mystery about the couple. (Hear Story)

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➤ An 85-year-old North Carolina widow, who needed firewood that she couldn’t afford, was stunned when a tree service owner delivered it free, then returned to repair her roof, fix her heating unit, and replace her car tires. A GoFundMe later raised more than $20,000 to help her through winter. (See Details)

➤ Community support made it possible for 31 Georgia students with special needs to take their first overnight school trip. The weekend getaway covered all expenses, giving families an unforgettable experience. (More)

➤ Fort Worth firefighters carried barefoot homeless people to safety during freezing temperatures after their soaked shoes froze overnight. One man suffering hypothermia was rescued while crews transported dozens more to warming shelters and distributed cold-weather supplies. (See Details)

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➤ Years after a workplace accident cost him an arm, a golfer achieved his first hole-in-one after teaching himself the game from scratch. He says golf restored his confidence, community, and sense of purpose during years of recovery. (More)

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"Dear Brent, I'm not sure who raised you, but I want you to know your actions inspired me more than you will ever know. You are one of a kind, and you are changing the world."

— Dani Dircks, after witnessing Walmart employee Brent Cabahug pay for an elderly shopper's groceries in Stillwater, Minnesota.

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Buc-ee’s Withdrawal, Pup Nix, and a Snow Devil

Friday, February 6, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1874, Greenwood County was dissolved, with its territory divided between Elbert and Bent counties.

After more than a year of debate, a lawsuit, a recall election, and a mayor's resignation, the battle over a proposed Buc-ee's travel center in Palmer Lake may be nearing its end. Today's Top Stories has the details.

This week, The Flyover team is in Colorado, meeting in person to plan how to make The Flyover even better in 2026. As a result, today's edition will be intentionally abbreviated, and we'll be back to normal on Monday.

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Buc-ee's Withdraws Palmer Lake Application

Monument Ridge West LLC, the developer proposing to build Colorado's second Buc-ee's location in the town of Palmer Lake, has withdrawn its annexation application, the town said Wednesday.

The withdrawal follows more than a year of negotiations, debates, and controversy over the proposed 120-pump gas station and supersized convenience store. Pushback against the project led to protests, a lawsuit, a recall election, and the former mayor's resignation.

Opponents argued the travel center would put unsustainable demand on the town's resources, including its water supply, and undermine conservation efforts. Proponents felt it would boost business and tax revenue.

A Buc-ee's representative said there are still plans to build a store in the region, but the details are unclear. Other southern Colorado communities have said they would be open to the opportunity.

'Nix' to Play in Puppy Bowl

Nix, a shelter dog in Colorado Springs, will play in Puppy Bowl XXII, an annual pre-Super Bowl televised event featuring more than 100 adoptable dogs. See photos here.

Nix is the only Colorado shelter dog taking the field this Sunday. He'll represent the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) as well as Team Fluff, which will play against Team Ruff.

This year's three-hour show will spotlight 150 dogs from 72 shelters and, for the first time, include a special exhibition game for senior dogs. HSPPR confirmed Nix has already been adopted.

The Puppy Bowl will air Sunday, Feb. 8, at 12 p.m., ahead of the Super Bowl kickoff.

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