The inmate crews have been working around the clock cutting fire lines and removing fuel from behind structures.

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) deployed 783 prison inmates, according to figures revealed ...

At least three Wyoming sheriffs say they are seeking contracts or agreements with the federal government to detain and ...

The artist Kenneth Webb, a free man granted early parole after 16 years in prison for murder, will have his first solo show at Huma Gallery.

Hundreds of California prison inmates are helping firefighters battle the out-of-control flames that have engulfed parts of ...

The Appeal contacted 38 facilities that may have air quality issues, possible evacuations, and power outages amid the LA ...

As much as 30% of the firefighters force in California may be prison inmates, according to reports. How did we get here? And ...

Hundreds of incarcerated people are among the first responders battling the devastating flames, the Washington Post reports.

Hundreds of incarcerated firefighters, who are trained to respond to emergencies and disasters, were reportedly deployed in ...

King said his proposal would address the jail backlog more efficiently than building a new prison would, while costing less.

Hundreds of prisoners in California are helping battle the LA wildfires. Some earn $26.90 per 24-hour shift, or just over $1 ...