The story is one of many surrounding the Yuma prison (referred to variously over time as Arizona Territorial Prison, Arizona Territorial Prison at Yuma and Yuma Territorial Prison). This one ...

County jails typically were not sturdy enough to hold the state’s worst criminals, and Arizona had plenty of criminals. At one time or another, the Yuma Territorial Prison held a female ...

As more action came to the southwestern territory (Arizona wasn’t a state until 1912), so, too, did a need for criminal justice. In 1876, the Yuma Territorial Prison opened to accommodate the ...

YUMA, AZ (AZFamily) — Extreme heat is raising concerns at Arizona state prisons. The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry confirmed that since June, at least eight ...

YUMA, Ariz. – This desert community in the southwest corner of Arizona has the reputation of being one of the hottest places in the country and is surrounded by inhospitable wasteland.

The Arizona Department of Corrections released final reports on the Yuma prison disturbance that happened in March. According to the Arizona Department of Corrections, 600 inmates were involved.

YUMA, AZ (AZFamily) — Yuma High School kicked off ... That’s because, in 1910, they held classes at the Yuma Territorial Prison. Legend has it that their building caught fire.

The Arizona state prison near Yuma is under lockdown after authorities were able to contain a riot involving hundreds of inmates Thursday night. Inmates reportedly attacked prison personnel around ...

The Arizona state prison near Yuma remains under lockdown after authorities were able to contain a riot involving hundreds of inmates Thursday night. Inmates reportedly attacked prison personnel ...