Tony McGinty

Akron, Cleveland

Program Director at iHeartMedia

Husband. Father. Mornings on @981wkdd. Overnights on @wmms. (Insert inspirational quote here)

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Group Of Strangers Save Trucker Trapped Under Big Rig

1 week ago | wmms.iheart.com | Tony McGinty

A group of bystanders helped rescue a truck driver who was trapped in his overturned big rig on Highway 316 near Jonestown, Mississippi, on Friday morning. The Coahoma County Fire Department reports that the accident happened just before noon, prompting a response from emergency crews. When firefighters and EMS units from Pafford arrived, they found that the driver had already been pulled from the vehicle by a group of good Samaritans. No other vehicles appeared to be involved in the crash.
Rookie Teen Lifeguard Saves 2 Kids In First Month On The Job

1 week ago | wmms.iheart.com | Tony McGinty

A 16-year-old lifeguard in Maricopa, Arizona, is being recognized as a hero after saving two children from potential drowning at the Copper Sky Aquatics Center during his first month on the job. Last weekend, Davian Herrera noticed a young girl, Jude, struggling in the deep section of the pool and quickly jumped in to rescue her. Surveillance video captured the incident, and Jude’s mother, Natalie Davis, says her daughter was taken to the hospital and is now doing well.
Hikers Struck By Lightning Rescued From Colorado Mountain Peak

1 week ago | wmms.iheart.com | Tony McGinty

Last week, a pair of hikers from New York were rescued after being struck by lightning near the summit of Torreys Peak, a 14,000-foot mountain in Colorado. The incident occurred late Thursday during a road trip hike, after they became disoriented while climbing a more technical route. Rescuers believe the rescue sets a new altitude record for helicopter operations in Colorado. The men had just reached the summit when one of them called to report the lightning strike.
Teen Steps In To Save Elderly Woman From Bitcoin Scam

2 weeks ago | wmms.iheart.com | Tony McGinty

An 18-year-old from Marblehead, Massachusetts, is getting praise for stepping in to stop a bitcoin scam. Addy Mooney noticed an older woman acting oddly at a store, on the phone and fumbling with a bitcoin ATM. Something felt off, so even after leaving, she followed her gut, called the police, and ran back to check on the woman. Addy found her in the parking lot and gently asked to see her phone. What she saw were romantic messages and step-by-step instructions for sending $19-thousand in bitcoin.
Family Reunites With Blind Dog Missing For 2 Years

2 weeks ago | wmms.iheart.com | Tony McGinty

A Raleigh, North Carolina, family has been reunited with their beloved dog, Charlie, more than two years after he went missing. The 13-year-old blind pup disappeared in late 2022 from the backyard of Bebe Davison’s home. The family immediately launched a search, putting food and familiar items outside, hoping to draw Charlie in, and even hiring a professional pet tracker, Balynda Brown of Bravo K911.
Amazing Shelter Dog Detects Man’s Seizure At Adoption Event

2 weeks ago | wmms.iheart.com | Tony McGinty

At an adoption event hosted by the Friends of Campbell County Animal Control in Virginia over the weekend, one of the shelter dogs displayed some extraordinary intuition. During the event, Sienna was greeting visitors when she unexpectedly broke from the group and approached a man she’d never met. The pup stayed by his side, placing her paw on his leg and refusing to move. According to the shelter, Sienna had not been trained for medical alerts, but she seemed to sense something was wrong.
Honest Person Returns $2K In Cash Left At ATM

2 weeks ago | wmms.iheart.com | Tony McGinty

A Clermont, Florida, resident accidentally left $2,000 in cash at an ATM earlier this week. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office says the person mistakenly believed their transaction had been canceled and drove away without realizing the machine had dispensed the money shortly after. The driver of the vehicle next in line noticed the cash and attempted to alert the person who left it.
Boy Saves Elderly Neighbor Trapped Under Her Car

2 weeks ago | wmms.iheart.com | Tony McGinty

Earlier this week, Clanton, Alabama, 11-year-old Caleb McKee was honored for helping save his 88-year-old neighbor, Ms. Wright, who became trapped under her car last month. While playing outside, he heard her cries for help and ran over to check on her. After learning the car had rolled over her legs, the boy ran inside, called 911, and waited with her until emergency crews arrived. Despite not knowing the full address, Caleb remained calm, and responders quickly located the scene.
Ohio Pharmacist Saves 2 Lives During 1 Shift

2 weeks ago | wmms.iheart.com | Tony McGinty

Last week, pharmacist Megan Alt was working a shift at a Kroger in Dayton, Ohio, when she responded to a medical emergency at the store’s drive-thru. A customer began having convulsions, prompting Alt to grab an EpiPen, rush out through the fire door, and administer the medication before calling 911. Later during that same shift, a security guard notified her about someone unconscious in the restroom, and Alt administered Narcan and again called for emergency assistance.
Anonymous Donor Replaces Equipment For Carpenter After Trailer Stolen

2 weeks ago | wmms.iheart.com | Tony McGinty

Grandview, Missouri, carpenter Kyle Hudson recently had his trailer stolen, along with about $10-thousand worth of tools and work equipment. The trailer had been parked outside his home and wasn’t insured, leading to him losing several ongoing projects. After local station WDAF-TV aired a story about the theft, a viewer who’d experienced a similar loss a decade ago decided to help.