Nearly three dozen lawmakers have demanded the immediate resignation of Heidi Washington as director of the Michigan Department of Corrections.

The lawmakers' letter notes that in the past month alone four deaths have occurred at state prisons that attracted public ...

Michigan Department of Corrections Director Heidi E. Washington and other department leaders have been onsite this week at ...

The department confirmed to CBS News Detroit that the woman, 28-year-old Khaira Howard, died on May 13.

Legislation has been introduced to address safety and transparency at Michigan's state prisons in the aftermath of recent ...

If passed, the Ombudsman would be able to investigate complaints from corrections employees, family members of prisoners or ...

The powers of Michigan's Legislative Corrections Ombudsman would increase significantly to investigate issues in the Michigan ...

The Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) is implementing a new rule for mail sent to inmates to prevent contraband from entering the prisons. The new policy requires that all confidential and ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) is conducting a mental health study among employees to better identify “challenges and promote workplace wellness.” MDOC reports ...

Eight prisoners have died in Michigan custody in two months. Four are suspected homicides. MDOC owes the public answers, not ...

Nov 21, 2025 Nov 21, 2025 Updated Nov 24, 2025 LANSING, Mich. (WJRT) - Michigan Department of Corrections facilities grew a record of 116,455 pounds of fresh produce for food pantries and ...

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