Roanoke Police are working with service providers in the city to help meet the needs of the homeless population.

The RCPS+ summer program is being replaced by the STAR program, focusing on students with academic needs, leaving some parents concerned about summer options for their children.

The Associated Press has found that 14 of the 20 most populous U.S. cities are experimenting with removing police from some nonviolent 911 calls and sending behavioral health clinicians.