By Peter O'Dowd

Rawlins, WY – The doors are unlocked and the cell blocks empty. A new building at the state penitentiary in Rawlins is ready to house up to 176 inmates. But a staffing shortage has left the space empty since spring.

For now, the department of corrections uses the new building as a training facility until it can hire the staff it needs to watch over the inmates.

For lack of a better word, it's taxpayer dollars being wasted every day that it's empty, says spokesman Monte Thayer.

By Peter O'Dowd

Rawlins, WY – A correctional officer resigns in part because he feared for his life. Peter O'Dowd reports.

By Elsa Heidorn

Chugwater, WY – A town in Eastern Wyoming looks to grow in order to survive. Elsa Heidorn reports.

By Matt Laslo

Wash., D.C. – Congress faces a showdown in August on conflicting energy policies. Matt Laslo reports from Washington.

By Bob Beck

Laramie, WY – Host Bob Beck talks about the energy debate with a representative of the American Petroleum Institute.

By Kristin Espeland

Laramie, WY – This month, University of Wyoming dancers will perform on the rocks of Vedauwoo. Kristin Espeland reports.

By Bob Beck

Laramie, WY – As Host Bob Beck reports, Laramie resident Tanie Heitz is celebrating her fifth year as a champion markswoman.

By Elsa Heidorn

Laramie, WY – Elsa Heidorn asks about bridge safety, school performance, and Teton county's exploding property value with reporters from around the state.

By Bob Beck

Laramie, WY – We discuss all things green with the head of the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens.

By Phil Roberts

Laramie, WY – Commentator and historian Phil Roberts says the state has more than the Bucking Bronco to idolize.