Idaho prisoners return

Idaho prisoners return

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Story Published: Jul 10, 2009 at 9:53 PM MST

Story Updated: Jul 10, 2009 at 9:53 PM MST

By Todd Kunz

BOISE - The Idaho Department of Correction has completed the transport of 188 inmates from an Oklahoma prison, back to Idaho. This ends the department's four-year practice of renting out-of-state beds to ease overcrowding.

As a result, the department will save $1.4-million dollars in fiscal year 2010. Plus, it will create new jobs for Idahoans.

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