The apparent suicide attempt at Parnall prison near Jackson came weeks after lawmakers axed from the budget funds to improve prison railing safety.

It's more costly to house inmates at higher security levels, but the Michigan Corrections Organization says the system needs more high-security beds.

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan has 26 prisons throughout the state, holding roughly 33,000 inmates ranging from non-violent offenders to murderers. Now, the union representing Michigan corrections officers ...

JACKSON, Mich. (WLNS) — A place once known for locked doors and long sentences could soon be filled with fresh produce and local vendors. Plans to bring a farmer’s market to the site of Michigan’s ...