Kan. corrections secretary says newspaper exaggerated problem of sex for contraband in prisonsOctober 5th, 2009 Kan. official: Illegal sex problem for all prisonsTOPEKA, Kan. — The secretary of the Kansas Department of Corrections says it has established procedures to report and document illegal sex in its prisons, but that's a problem prisons nationwide continue to struggle with.
Cummins to consolidate US filter plants and move operations to Mexico, cut about 400 jobsAugust 25th, 2009 Cummins to consolidate filter plants, cut jobsCOLUMBUS, Ind. — Cummins Filtration, a division of diesel engine manufacturer Cummins Inc., said Tuesday it is consolidating a "significant" portion of its North American filter assembly operations into one of its Mexican plants over the next several months, meaning the loss of about 400 jobs.
Arkansas lawmakers follow path of convicted murderers who escape prison in guard uniformsAugust 10th, 2009 Ark. lawmakers walk path of prison escapeesVARNER, Ark. —Lawmakers retraced the steps of two convicted murders who escaped an Arkansas prison wearing guard uniforms, questioning corrections officials Monday over a perceived culture of complacency at the state's lockups.
2nd of 3 Indiana State Prison escapees caught at parents' home in southern IndianaJuly 21st, 2009 2nd of 3 Indiana prison escapees capturedROCKPORT, Ind. — Authorities say the second of three inmates who escaped from the Indiana State Prison has been captured in southern Indiana.
Chicago mayor's guard catches 1 of 3 escapees from Ind. prison; other 2 remain on the looseJuly 13th, 2009 1 of 3 escapees from Ind. prison caught in Mich.GRAND BEACH, Mich.
Cummins renegotiating deal to make light-duty diesel engines for ChryslerJune 19th, 2009 Cummins renegotiating new deal with ChryslerINDIANAPOLIS — Cummins is renegotiating a contract to make light-duty diesel engines for Chrysler. Chrysler had canceled the contract as part of its bankruptcy proceedings.
Arkansas prisons department fires 5 workers after escape of convicted murderersJune 18th, 2009 5 prison workers fired after Ark. inmates escapeLITTLE ROCK, Ark.
2 Alabama prison escapees caught in N.D. with suspected accomplices after standoffJune 7th, 2009 Alabama prison escapees caught in North DakotaAuthorities say two men who escaped a rural Alabama prison have been arrested with two suspected accomplices after a nearly 14-hour standoff more than 1,200 miles away in North Dakota. A federal law enforcement official who requested anonymity because he wasn't authorized to discuss the matter said the four were taken into custody around 2:25 p.m.
2 convicted murderers captured in western New York after Arkansas prison escapeJune 3rd, 2009 2 Ark. prison escapees captured in New York stateLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A pair of convicted murderers were captured in New York state Tuesday after a 20-mile chase in the same car they used to flee from an Arkansas prison last week while wearing guard uniforms.
3 arrested, suspected of helping 2 Ark. killers escape prison wearing guard uniformsJune 2nd, 2009 3 arrested in Ark. prison escape planLITTLE ROCK, Ark.
Prison says 2 Arkansas murders who escaped captured after traffic stop in New YorkJune 2nd, 2009 Prison: 2 Ark. escapees captured in New York stateLITTLE ROCK, Ark.
5 officers placed on leave after 2 killers escape Arkansas prison wearing guard uniformsJune 1st, 2009 Ark. prison guards on leave after 2 killers escapeLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Five correction officers were placed on leave Monday after two convicted killers escaped a high-security unit by wearing guard uniforms that are made at the prison and leaving in a car left for them.
2 murderers serving life put on guard uniforms, walk out of Ark. prison during shift changeMay 30th, 2009 2 murderers escape Ark. prison in guard uniformsGRADY, Ark.
Cummins cites loss of Chrysler business in closing Indiana plant, laying off 690 workersMay 9th, 2009 Cummins laying off 690 with Indiana plant closingCOLUMBUS, Ind. — Chrysler's production shutdown is causing Cummins to temporarily close a southern Indiana plant that makes diesel engines for Dodge Ram pickup trucks.
Toronto FC elevates Chris Cummins to interim head coachApril 29th, 2009 Cummins is interim coach of Toronto FCTORONTO — Toronto FC has hired Chris Cummins as interim head coach, filling the void left by the resignation of John Carver over the weekend. The 37-year-old Cummins joined the MLS team in May 2008.