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BOISE, Idaho — A state medium-security prison south of Boise is still in lockdown mode following a disturbance involving more than 100 inmates.
Idaho Department of Corrections Spokesman Jeff Ray says a modified lockdown is in place at the Idaho State Correctional Institution. Under a modified lockdown, inmates have limited access to day rooms and mobility within housing units.
The 90-minute disturbance at the 34-year-old prison began late Friday night. Four inmates suffered minor injuries and no staff members were hurt.
Inmates broke control-room windows, overturned furniture and started a small fire in a temporary housing block opened earlier in the day as a response to state budget cuts.
Prison officials are still investigating the uprising.