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Tony Evers to Propose $500 Million Prison Overhaul, Closing Green Bay Facility by 2029

February 22, 2025

The plan would complete a Dane County youth facility, convert Lincoln Hills from juveniles to adults and renovate Waupun’s troubled prison By Jack Kelly and Hallie Clafin Wisconsin Watch This … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Hallie Claflin, Jack Kelly, Juvenile Detention Centers, Tony Evers, Waupun Correctional Institution

Short on Fixes for Prison Problems, Wisconsin Weighs Independent Oversight

September 7, 2024

Many other states have offices to scrutinize prison conditions and explore improvements. By Mario Koran Wisconsin Watch Wisconsin lawmakers have offered few remedies for deteriorating prison … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Criminal Justice Reform, Mario Koran, Prison Conditions, Waupun Correctional Institution

Former Waupun Prison Warden and Employees Charged in Prisoner Deaths

June 7, 2024

Prisoners had complained about a months-long lockdown that cut them off from family members and timely medical care. By Mario Koran The New York Times / Wisconsin Watch The former warden of a … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Mario Koran, Prison Deaths, Randall Hepp, Waupun Correctional Institution

Should the National Guard be Sent to Wisconsin Prisons? Some Think so.

December 16, 2023

By Devin Blake This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Devin Blake, National Guard, Prison Lockdowns, Staffing Shortages, Waupun Correctional Institution

Second Prisoner Dies During Waupun Correctional Institution Lockdown; Restrictions Linger at Two Additional Prisons

October 28, 2023

Staffing shortages limit prisoner movement in Waupun, Green Bay and Stanley correctional institutions — more facilities than previously disclosed. By Mario Koran The New York Times Wisconsin … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Mario Koran, Prison Deaths, Prison Lockdowns, Talib Akbar, Tyshun Lemons, Waupun Correctional Institution

Inside Waupun Correctional Institution’s ‘nightmare’ lockdown

August 18, 2023

Prisoners describe unsanitary conditions and a dearth of medical care. Experts say staffing shortages are contributing to lockdowns across the country. By Mario Koran The New York Times … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Jayvonna Flemming, Mario Koran, Prison Lockdowns, Waupun Correctional Institution

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER

WISDOM Stands in Solidarity with Waupun Protesters

June 11, 2016

As a network including more than 150 congregations of many faiths, along with hundreds of individual leaders, members and supporters, WISDOM stands in solidarity with those who are refusing to accept … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Solitary Confinement, Waupun Correctional Institution, WISDOM

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