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These Utah State Prison inmates just graduated. Here’s what they say about their degrees. The program honored 38 students who earned their high school diploma while incarcerated.
Over 100 inmates were vaccinated against COVID-19 on Tuesday in a one-day event held by Nomi Health and the Utah Department of Corrections.
Utah Department of Corrections officials say the new state prison will give inmates more opportunities to better their lives once they are released. And 95% will be released.
Inside the Utah State Prison, 384 inmates are turning their time in prison into a time of growth. They are taking part in a peer-led, prison sanctioned model called SOLID.
Inmates at the Utah State Prison are helping to craft their new home by building thousands of pieces of furniture. KUTV. It’s a decision that is expected to save taxpayers about $5 million on ...
Two Utah state prisons were placed on lockdown after a fight involving 15 inmates at the Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison left five people injured.
Utah's inmates are slated to get the coronavirus vaccine in March, part of a second wave following medical workers, teachers and patients in long-term care facilities.
The Utah Department of Corrections announced Monday that 196 inmates had tested positive for COVID-19 at the Utah State Prison in Draper. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays Watch Now ...
Inmates are paid $1.25 to $1.75 an hour, and come in four days a week working eight hour shifts. “Most of the people out there think that everybody's pretty bad in here.” Roger said.
SOLID allows inmates to work together, teach each other, and mentor each other; all with support from prison staff and the Utah Department of Corrections administration.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - The Utah Department of Corrections has reported a third inmate has died after contracting the coronavirus at the state prison. The 50-year-old man was the youngest inmate in ...