The fight at Spring Creek Correctional Center involved 50 inmates, some of whom sustained minor injuries, officials said.

Faced with rising costs in the Department of Corrections, some lawmakers say it's an uncomfortable choice they may be forced ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska serial ...

By Brad Heath WASHINGTON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - State prisons in the United States became more violent and nearly 50% deadlier over the past five years as authorities struggled to keep enough guards on ...

Officials with the Alaska Department of Corrections told lawmakers a “large fight” with a hefty price tag broke out at the state’s maximum security prison in January, amid downsizing and ...