Built in 1870, the Old Idaho Penitentiary is one of only four territorial prisons open to the public today. During its 101 years of operation, the site saw escapes, scandals and the effects of ...

As one of only four territorial prisons open for tours (like the infamous Alcatraz), the Old Idaho Penitentiary offers a look at life behind bars. In 1872, it started receiving criminals to its ...

State Historic Preservation Office and Old Idaho Penitentiary. It also manages programs under the National Historic Preservation Act, including the National Register of Historic Places.

The Idaho Botanical Garden occupies 33 acres of what used to be the grounds of the Old Idaho Penitentiary, but now succulents, roses and native Idaho plants fill those acres. There are also ...

His Boise-based attorney, Mike French, attempted — and failed — to get the felony battery charge against Templin dropped last ...

Idaho has seen firsthand the grave danger contraband cellphones pose to the public, correctional officers, and inmates,” said ...