PHOENIX — A man who "violently" attacked several Phoenix police officers earlier this year has been sentenced to seven years ...

A brief update was given on Wednesday at the Webster Parish Police Jury meeting on the new women’s prison to be located on Penal Farm Road in ...

The Arkansas Board of Corrections has approved an 815-acre site where it plans to build a new prison, despite objections from some residents.

Prison advocate groups call for the release of nearly 2,000 incarcerated people to ease overcrowding, improve conditions.

A Southern California wildfire has destroyed 132 structures, mostly homes, in less than two days, fire officials said Thursday as raging winds were forecast to ease.

Even as the shorter days and autumn chill set in, there are still plenty of reasons to get out and explore the Peninsula. Here’s a rundown of what’s happening all month long. Brigadeiro is ...