AZ church volunteers work to ease homeless crisis
Volunteers from a Valley church are rolling up their sleeves to help ease the homeless crisis. They're teaming up with other organizations to build a wall, making it the first step in creating housing for the homeless. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has the story.
Homelessness: SCOTUS weights outdoor sleeping bans
Is homelessness a crime? That is essentially the question U.S. Supreme Court justices must consider, after hearing arguments on April 22 on whether cities can punish people for sleeping outside. The case comes at a tome when a record number of Americans are living on the streets. Reporter Renekah Castor reports.
Supreme Court to consider ban on homeless people sleeping outside
Some state courts have ruled that it’s unconstitutional to fine and arrest people sleeping in homeless camps if there’s a lack of space at shelters.
Homeless Crisis: SCOTUS to hear anti-camping case
With rates of homelessness surging, cities across the country are trying to handle the uptick, but several officials say a 2018 decision by an appeals court makes it hard for leaders to enforce anti-camping laws to combat homelessness. Critics call the laws cruel punishment for those who have nowhere else to go, but the U.S. Supreme Court will soon hear arguments over the enforcement of these laws. Reporter Ted Lindner has more.
AZ nonprofit looks to keep those on the streets comfortable
Sometimes it's the simple things, like warm food, a hot shower and clean clothes. A Valley nonprofit is working to make those things happen for people struggling on the streets. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen shows you how.
Arizona bill would ban state, local dollars from being used in homeless hotel programs
If the bill is approved and signed into law, it would ban the practice of using state or local dollars on what is known as mixed hoteling, where hotels are open to the general public while also serving as a homeless shelter.
GOP bill would restrict homeless hotel programs
If the bill is approved and signed into law, it would ban the practice of using state or local dollars on what is known as mixed hoteling, where hotels are open to the general public while also serving as a homeless shelter. Some city officials are voicing their concerns about the bill. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas reports.
Stabbing and murder suspect's arrest caught on camera; sober living latest | Nightly Roundup
From video showing the arrest of a stabbing and murder suspect to dozens moving out of a hotel property in the East Valley that was once under investigation by health officials, here's a look at some of our top stories.
Homeless Crisis: Phoenix family deals with encampment behind their home
Phoenix is still dealing with a homeless problem, and a man said he feels helpless, after an encampment sprung up in the alleyway behind his home.
CASS receives major funding boost after grant denials
One of the city's largest homeless shelters was short $1.5 million after the state denied three of its grant requests. That gap closed significantly after the city of Phoenix approved $1.06 million for Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS) Tuesday afternoon. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas joins us with the latest details.
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
From the death of a man who was found guilty of killing a Gilbert Police lieutenant a over a decade ago to a deadly police shooting in the West Valley, here's a look at some of our top stories.
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.