Nation Dec 28 Western New York digs out of snow as winter storm death toll rises The great blizzard of 2022 is passing into the history books, but its legacy lingers on the ground and in the air. Confirmed deaths from the storm topped 60 with more than half of those in western New York state.
Nation Dec 12 Jail treats inmates with substance abuse issues to break the cycle of recidivism It's estimated that up to 65% of the U.S. prison population has an active substance use disorder. When these inmates are released, studies have shown that many will return to using and be arrested again within a few years. Stephanie…
Politics Nov 18 Parents with criminal histories struggle to regain custody of children Many formerly incarcerated people lose their rights as parents, and some argue that the situation was made worse by the Adoption and Safe Families Act, signed into law 25 years ago. Geoff Bennett reports on the challenges many face after…
Politics Nov 17 How a criminal justice reporter built trust with prisoners to highlight conditions inside A criminal justice reporter is using her background to build trust with men and women behind bars and to highlight conditions inside prisons. Special correspondent Christopher Booker reports from Texas for our series, “Searching for Justice.”…
Arts Oct 20 California ends cruising ban that targeted Chicano low-rider culture For decades, many cities in California have enacted bans against cruising, where people parade their custom-built low-rider cars on city streets. But recently there’s been a push to overturn those ordinances, which many argue have been used to unfairly target…
Nation Oct 17 Search and rescue teams stretched thin with more Americans hitting the outdoors Across the nation, search and rescue teams are mostly made up of a patchwork of volunteers often overseen by local sheriff’s departments. But many of these teams are now struggling to keep up as more Americans than ever are hitting…
Nation Oct 01 Florida residents take stock of damage as rescues continue after Ian In the wake of Hurricane Ian, at least 34 people have been confirmed dead — including 27 in Florida — a number that is expected to increase. As damage estimates grow, Ian may become one of the costliest storms in…
Nation Sep 30 Crews work to help those hit by Hurricane Ian in Florida as storm moves into Carolinas Hurricane Ian is back on shore after its second landfall on the U.S. mainland. The storm struck near Georgetown, South Carolina Friday afternoon with winds of 85 mph, heavy rain and surging waves. In its wake, officials in Florida confirmed…
Nation Sep 29 Hurricane Ian leaves behind catastrophic damage after tearing through Florida Hurricane Ian left behind massive damage and widespread power outages after tearing through Florida. President Biden declared the storm a major disaster, paving the way for federal funds to support rescue and rebuilding efforts. After crossing the Florida Peninsula, the…
Nation Sep 15 California looks to increase ‘gate money’ to help people adjust to life after prison In our ongoing coverage of America’s criminal justice system, we explore what’s called “gate money." That's the small sums that some states give to people when they walk out of prison. Advocates argue this money is too little to help…