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Discover how the ban on cigarettes reshaped the prison economy in Michigan, with ramen noodles emerging as the new currency.

While many Michigan prison and jail escapes are short lived, here are 22 fugitives that have eluded the Michigan Department of Corrections, many for decades.

Discover the varying costs to house Michigan prisoners, from Level I at $38,851 to Multi-Level at $53,159.

Can you help bring an escaped prisoner to justice? See the Michigan Department of Corrections Most Wanted Fugitives, Parole Absconders, and Escapees.

A 42-year-old man has been arrested for breaking into the Standish Correctional Facility in Standish, Mich.

The Jackson County Office of the Sheriff recently announced postcards will be the only mail incarcerated individuals can receive due to contraband concerns.

You might want to be careful because some of these weird laws can get you a ticket or maybe something worse.

Michigan has released thousands of inmates from prison during the coronavirus pandemic. And there has been no increase in crime.

State prison spokesman Chris Gautz says "The no-snitching street code applies even to coronavirus behind bars."

In an effort to protect "vulnerable populations" in jails and juvenile detention centers, Governor Whitmer signed an executive order on Sunday, March 29th.