South Dakota state prison project draws strong views, harsh criticism
Landowners near the new Lincoln County prison site railed against the Department of Corrections for a lack of transparency ...
Prison Boss Elevated by Hochul Was Accused of Rape by 2 Former Inmates
The attacks occurred years earlier when Bennie Thorpe worked at a state women’s prison, his accusers said. Now he runs a ...
Wisconsin governor floats plan to close 19th-century prison and overhaul corrections system
Wisconsin’s second-oldest prison that was built in the 1800s would finally be shuttered under a new plan from Governor Tony ...
Wisconsin Gov. Evers proposes closing 19th-century prison, overhauling corrections system
Wisconsin's second-oldest prison that was built in the 1800s would finally be shuttered under a new plan from Gov. Tony Evers.
Senate passes bill upping the amount the state can borrow to build second mega prison
A bill upping the amount the state can borrow to build a second 4,000-bed prison was approved by the Alabama Senate.
Freed from prison after 30 years, Hartford man meets a new world
Eriberto DeLeon Jr. spent 30 years behind bars for his role in a burglary that left a Glastonbury man dead. Now he's ...
KELOLAND News5d
FAQ about the planned new men’s prison
How did the proposed prison make it to 2025 and what are the common questions that continue to be addressed in various ...
Concern over DOC prison cost leaves funding bill without committee recommendation
Lawmakers advanced a bill that would appropriate the last round of one-time funding needed to pay for a new men's prison.
Arkansas Times5d
Prison opponents voice concerns as Arkansas officials proceed with 3,000-bed project
The Board of Corrections also approved a lease for a ‘Women’s health unit' and expressed concerns about a delay regarding a ...
HMP Glasgow: SNP accused of building £1bn 'luxury resort' instead of high-security prison
Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay hit out after it was revealed this week that the estimated cost of the jail had spiralled to nearly 10 times its original forecast in 2014.
A Maryland prison inmate is hospitalized with Legionnaires’ Disease
A Maryland prison inmate has been hospitalized after testing positive for Legionnaires’ Disease, a serious form of pneumonia caused by the bacteria Legionella.