Arizona bill would require removal of homeless encampments if indoor shelter options exist
A bill to crack down on homeless encampments in Arizona has advanced at the state capitol.
Man who killed police lieutenant dies in prison; deadly police shooting in Peoria | Nightly Roundup
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Surviving ‘The Zone’: Crime drops where Phoenix’s tent city once was but homeless crisis persists
Months after Phoenix's once largest homeless encampment, known as "The Zone," was cleared, we're taking a look at the crime stats and what it's been like since for both the homeless community and surrounding businesses.
The Zone: Crime drops where Phoenix’s tent city once was
Months after Phoenix's once largest homeless encampment, known as "The Zone," was cleared, we're taking a look at the crime stats and what it's been like since for both the homeless community and surrounding businesses.
Phoenix nonprofit offers free breakfast, blankets
Sitting down for a warm breakfast is a luxury that some in the Phoenix area don't have, but one Valley non-profit is working to change that. FOX 10's Dominique Newland reports.
Anonymous homeless man rescues, leaves motherless puppies with note at shelter: 'My heart shatters for them'
"I just want them to be given the chance their mother, like myself, was never given," the homeless man wrote in his note.
Ohio church sues city after pastor charged with violations for housing homeless people
An Ohio pastor and his church have received citations from city officials over zoning laws, fire ordinances and safety issues.
'AZ Hugs' continues to serve meals to the homeless in Tempe, despite violations
A man who serves lunch to the homeless is still at it, even after the city of Tempe told him to stop - and now police are the uninvited guests.
Arizona seniors making blankets for the homeless community
A group of seniors is helping the homeless by knitting blankets. The ladies are experts and enjoy what they do. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has more.
Homeless crisis: Tempe denies event permit for picnic organizers
Tempe city officials say they are denying an event permit request that was made by an organization that helps homeless people, accusing the group of continuing to violate city regulations.
Florida woman with three kids now homeless after moving to Houston to become social media influencer
Kieria Jones and her three kids moved to Houston at the start of 2024 and are now homeless.
Treatment of homeless part of DOJ probe into Phoenix PD
The city of Phoenix is awaiting the findings by the U.S. Department of Justice after a two-and-a-half-year investigation into the police department. The police department’s patterns of practice are under scrutiny, and one of those issues under scrutiny is how its officers treat people experiencing homelessness.
Homeless campground: Phoenix studies 4 cities to help the unhoused
Once known as the largest homeless encampment of its kind in Phoenix, The Zone is now clear of homeless people, but there is still a homelessness crisis in the City of Phoenix.
Tempe shuts down A-Z Hugs Sunday picnics
The city of Tempe is shutting down a weekly picnic for the homeless until the organizer purchases a $500 six-month permit. The city is calling it a safety issue, but the organization says it's just another hurdle in helping the homeless.
US homelessness up 12% to highest reported level, officials say
Federal officials Friday said soaring rents and a winding down of coronavirus pandemic assistance combined to put housing out of reach for more Americans.
HUD report shows 12% increase in homelessness; highest level since 2007
The homeless problem in America is reaching record levels and Arizona is near the top of the list. FOX 10's Ellen McNamara reports.
Cloud Covered Streets works to spread holiday happiness
Chances are you’ve seen Cloud Covered Streets throughout Phoenix. It’s a nonprofit helping people facing homelessness feel fresh and renewed. Through Operation Santa, FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen tells us how it’s following through on its mission with holiday cheer.
Study: US is ill-prepared to ensure housing for the growing number of older people
As its population ages, the United States is ill-prepared to adequately house and care for the growing number of older people, concludes a new report. Without enough government help, "many older adults will have to forgo needed care or rely on family and friends for assistance."
'Terrifying encounter' with a machete-wielding homeless man pushed woman to flee California for Florida
"My salary increases were not outpacing my rental increases... I was losing money every year."
'The Zone': Phoenix must pay $220K to businesses
The city of Phoenix must pay more than $220,000 to local businesses and property owners that brought a lawsuit to clear out the large homeless encampment near downtown Phoenix.