Franklin County has a new, modern jail that is 'night and day' better. Building it out so another older jail can be shuttered ...

Here's what Prosecutor Melesa Johnson and Sheriff Darryl Forte propose to address this critical issue in Kansas City. From | ...

The family of one of the 67 people who were killed when an airliner collided with an Army helicopter over Washington, D.C., in January is suing the government and the airlines involved. Wornall Road ...

A sheriff's report details an incident at the county jail involving an inmate and two detention deputies. Here's what we know: ...

Jackson County proposed a study on the feasibility of Kansas City, Missouri, using the existing Jackson County Adult Detention Center after the county moves to a new facility in 2026. It's been years ...

This former felon, chef and best-selling author stopped by Cincinnati to advocate for inmates who seek a second chance at life.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jackson County is looking to give Kansas City the opportunity to use its downtown jail. Republican County Legislator Sean Smith introduced a resolution on the matter at the County ...

A Mississippi man convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing a 20-year-old community college student was put to death ...

Luzerne County Judge David W. Lupas on Monday continued the trial of two corrections officers charged with allowing two inmates to attack another inmate inside a housing block at the State ...

The Kansas City Council moved forward with a plan to build a modular jail with about 100 beds. Officials say the temporary ...

After nearly five months on the run, U.S. Marshals confirm Derrick Groves, the last fugitive from the May jailbreak at the ...