Despite the efforts of state and federal authorities, homelessness keeps getting worse, especially in the West and the Northeast.

Boone County's homelessness rate in 2023 aligned with other Missouri cities of similar size. The Springfield area, Joplin area and Boone County recorded homelessness rates of 14 per 10,000 . The ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is laying blame for the state's homeless rates on local officials and recently proposed to cut some state money for their programs.