"Those beds would go totally unused, so that’s $8 million more that supplements the local taxpayers’ funding to run the jail," said Sheriff Jim Arnott.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A new phone scam is targeting families and friends of inmates housed at the Greene County Jail. According to the Greene County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO), the scammers will pretend to ...

A group of local protesters rallied Friday, Aug. 15, outside the Greene County Jail to protest the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, prompting a response from the Greene County ...

Greene County, Missouri, is renovating the old jail into court facilities and county offices for more than $24 million. Renovations are expected to be completed by fall 2026, with the former sheriff's ...