VT researchers look into epidemic level prison population Ian Price April 13, 2017 1 min read Statistics from the justice department show America’s prison population is more than 2.2 million individuals – or roughly the size of Houston – and local researchers hope to figure out why. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: About the Author Ian Price Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Ex-Tech journalism teacher recalls April 16, 2007Next: Warner hears about proposed budget cuts at VT-C Research Institute Related Stories 1 min read Music by Carl Perkins, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash on the Trinkle Main Stage Denise Membreno September 16, 2025 1 min read Food Pantry Fundraiser Tour coming to Mountain View Community Garden this weekend Gene Marrano September 16, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025