Despite its reputation as ironclad, it was possible to escape Alcatraz. All it took was brains, guts and 50 raincoats.

Gallows built to exactly replicate the original are now part of what visitors can see at the former Kansas State Penitentiary ...

Alcatraz closed in 1963 because it was too costly to operate — three times more costly than any other federal prison. It's not coming back.

In Chase County, more than 80% of detainees are immigrants held under a revenue-driven ICE contract, reflecting deep ...

A prison guard kneels in 1962 by the escape hole in Frank Morris’ cell. Within hours of the escape, investigators scoured the waters around Alcatraz. State police were put on alert. The Coast ...

Despite an extensive manhunt, the three were never found, leaving behind America’s most enduring prison mystery. After 29 ...

Spring is perhaps the perfect time to visit – when the seasonal ingredients are at their freshest and the weather invites a ...

The menu at Metropolitan Steakhouse is a love letter to carnivores, but even those who don’t worship at the altar of beef will find plenty to celebrate. It’s spiral-bound and substantial, like a ...

TOPEKA — The city of Leavenworth and CoreCivic will take their fight to court June 25 to determine whether the company can ...