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The Lake County Jail will be expanded and prisoners will have access to an outdoor recreation space in the wake of a lawsuit filed in federal court. (Kristi Niemeyer/Leader)

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Lake County Sheriff: Inmates attacked officer during attempted jailbreak
April 9, 2024 midnight

Lake County Sheriff: Inmates attacked officer during attempted jailbreak

Two Lake County inmates attacked a detention center officer in a foiled escape attempt Friday, authorities say.

Lake County reaches settlement in jail lawsuit
November 30, 2023 midnight

Lake County reaches settlement in jail lawsuit

Agreement promises more beds, outdoor recreation space

The federal court in Missoula gave final approval Nov. 21 to a settlement between the inmates of Lake County Jail and jail administrators.