Steve Nielsen
FOX 10 Phoenix
Providence, RI, United States
Contact Steve
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Steve:
Phoenix area group offering free Narcan training amid opioid epidemic
Narcan has been an important tool during our current opioid epidemic. and with the overdose reversal drug now approved to be sold over-the-counter, an organization in the Phoenix area is offering free training for others to learn how to administer it safely. → Read More
EBT cards across U.S. being fraudulently used at Phoenix market, leaving victims (and store owner) asking why
A store in Phoenix has been the target of complaints in connection with EBT card thefts. As it turns out, the store's owner says his store is also being targeted by thieves, amid a sharp rise in reported cases of EBT card skimming, which has left some EBT card accounts empty. → Read More
Arizona teenager creates app to help teens find volunteer opportunities
An Arizona teenager took a blanket drive for the homeless and grew it into a nonprofit for all teenagers to help. → Read More
Super Bowl LVII: Some businesses say Business Connect didn't work
During the Super Bowl handoff ceremony, Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill said the Super Bowl Business Connect initiative helped women and minority-owned businesses get contracts related to the big game, but some say they've had little luck with the program. → Read More
Take a swing at this medieval combat sport in Arizona
In Arizona, there are more knights in shining armor than you might think - and they're ready to compete. → Read More
Man tried to sell tiger cub on social media, Phoenix Police say
Phoenix Police say 25-year-old Carlos Alcaraz was arrested on Jan. 23 after officers negotiated the sale of the animal before serving a search warrant at a home near 27th Avenue and Baseline Road. → Read More
Keep Phoenix Beautiful: Group cleaning city streets prepares for Super Bowl
From litter removal to community gardens, Keep Phoenix Beautiful has been improving the city for years. → Read More
Kari Lake 2022 Election lawsuit: 2-day trial underway
Kari Lake is presenting her case for why election results in Arizona's gubernatorial race should be overturned. → Read More
Kari Lake: Arizona judge dismisses most of election lawsuit
A Maricopa County judge dismissed most, but not all of the counts mentioned in Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake's election lawsuit. → Read More
Arizona judges hold hearings amid legal challenges over 2022 election: Latest updates
Hearings have been held in various Arizona courtrooms over lawsuits filed by three GOP candidates who lost their races for statewide offices during the November election. → Read More
How SRP is thinning forests to prevent wildfires, keep power lines safe in Arizona
If you’re a Salt River Project customer, your power to turn your TV on comes from hundreds of miles away. The lines that carry it run through dense forests that are prone to wildfires. FOX 10’s Steve Nielsen has the details on a massive undertaking that’s done between the trees to keep our lights on. → Read More
Man arrested, accused of killing owner of Ray's European Garage
A suspect has been arrested after a Glendale father was shot and killed, just steps away from his girlfriend and granddaughter. → Read More
Arizona Governor-elect Katie Hobbs talks priorities in one-on-one interview
It has been weeks since voters cast their ballot in a bitterly contested election, and Katie Hobbs, who is projected to become the first Democrat to be elected as Arizona's governor in years, is talking about her priorities upon taking office, among other issues. → Read More
Cochise County certifies 2022 election: Latest updates
After garnering statewide attention over a controversial attempt to hand count all ballots for the 2022 election, Cochise County has certified its election results after being ordered by a judge to do so. The county was facing a lawsuit from Arizona's Secretary of State for refusing to certify election results. → Read More
Living funerals: What you should know about celebrations of life that are held for someone who's still alive
In many cases, a funeral is held for a person who has passed away. On Oct. 5, however, a 'live funeral' was held for a young, healthy woman at a Mesa funeral home. Here's what you should know about live funerals, and how it's not as new as people may imagine. → Read More
More Arizonans collect SNAP benefits as payouts decrease due to demand surge
As more people are applying for help, the program shrinks payouts. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports. → Read More
Arizona grandparents raising their grandchildren: Arizona Helping Hands is there for you
Grandparents raising their grandchildren is happening more often across the country, including in Arizona where 62,000 grandparents are taking on the role. Arizona Helping Hands wants to help those families become licensed to be able to receive so many more resources. → Read More
Drugs tests becoming a back-to-school trend for parents concerned about their kids
It's back to school time. Did you get the pencils? The binders? What about the drug tests? Yes, drug tests. → Read More
Paying back unemployment: Arizona DES asking some Arizonans to return 'overpayment' on benefits
Officials with the Arizona Department of Economic Security say they have found a lot of people who received unemployment payments in Arizona, but didn't actually qualify for unemployment. Now, those affected are stuck with a bill from DES, even though no one is saying it's their fault. → Read More
Paying back unemployment: Arizona DES asking some Arizonas to return 'overpayment' on benefits
Officials with the Arizona Department of Economic Security say they have found a lot of people who received unemployment payments in Arizona, but didn't actually qualify for unemployment. Now, those affected are stuck with a bill from DES, even though no one is saying it's their fault. → Read More