The Wisconsin Department of Corrections offers few details about the deaths, which coincided with a respiratory illness outbreak.

A 23-year-old inmate who died at Waupun Correctional Institution on Tuesday marks at least the seventh at the maximum-security facility in two years.

The Wisconsin Department of Corrections and Green Bay prison officials failed to protect Micah Laureano from harm, according to a lawsuit filed by his mother..

MADISON, Wis. (OFFICE OF GOVERNOR TONY EVERS PRESS RELEASE) - Gov. Tony Evers today announced approximately $4.1 billion in recommended investments in his 2025-27 Capital Budget for the renovation and renewal of the state’s existing infrastructure and to support major projects in 26 counties across Wisconsin.

Micah Laureano, 19, was killed by his cellmate in Green Bay Correctional Institution in 2024, according to a federal lawsuit filed Feb. 25. Screengrab from Randle Dable Brisk Funeral Home. The family of a former Wisconsin inmate is suing after they say he was killed by his cellmate just hours after being placed together.

A former corrections officer faces felony charges for sexually exploiting and trafficking children. 40-year-old Samuel Pieper of

A sixth inmate has died at a troubled maximum security prison in southern Wisconsin. The state Department of Corrections offender website notes that 23-year-old Damien Evans died Tuesday at Waupun Correctional Institution.

By Emily Pofahl Click here for updates on this story WAUPUN, Wisconsin (WISN) — Another inmate has died inside Wisconsin’s troubled maximum security prison in Waupun, the seventh in two years. Wisconsin Department of Corrections officials confirmed to WISN 12 News on Wednesday that 23-year-old Damien Evans died Tuesday afternoon.

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A sex offender is being temporarily relocated to Rock County beginning next week.  The Wisconsin Department of Corrections says 47-year-old Jeremy Smith will be moving into the Rock Valley Community P

The Wisconsin Department of Corrections tells NBC 26 the beds will convert single-occupancy cells into double occupancy. The prison already holds more than 300 more inmates than its capacity.

The man was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, 5th offense, and is also being held on an order to detain issued by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. Authorities say a ...