"Renewed Calls to Close Wisconsin Prison Amid Charges Against Staff"

Charges against the warden and eight staffers at Wisconsin's Waupun Correctional Institution for the deaths of two inmates have intensified calls to close the deteriorating prison. Lawmakers from both parties are pushing for action, but concerns over job losses and the cost of building a new facility have been obstacles. The prison has faced severe understaffing, leading to extended lockdowns and inadequate inmate care, with multiple lawsuits alleging neglect and abuse.