Utah eyes 'prison expansion' three years after completion of $1 billion prison

Utah spent more than $1 billion to build a new prison on a dusty stretch of land west of Salt Lake International Airport. But ...
Yahoo

University of Utah wins $8M to launch first-of-its-kind prison education research center

A team of researchers at the University of Utah was awarded $8 million to launch the nation’s first center dedicated solely to prison education research and leadership. “It’s huge. I’m not sure it’s ...
KSL

Man convicted of killing teen boy faces new charges in prison

SALT LAKE CITY — A man sentenced to the Utah State Prison a year ago for his role in the murder of a 15-year-old boy is now facing new charges. Xavior Lunt, 19, was charged Friday in 3rd District ...
Salt Lake City Weekly

Disability Law Center sues prison over inmate access

When attorney Aaron Kinikini went to see his client at the Utah State Prison, warden Alfred Bigelow refused him access. Now, Kinikini is suing the Draper prison to let him meet... When attorney Aaron ...
Cache Valley Daily

Utah man sentenced to prison for statewide high-value fraud scheme

A 31-year-old Lehi man was sentenced Jan. 14 to serve one to 15 years in prison following a complex, monthslong fraudulent ...