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WYDOT Awards $12 Million In Contracts [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:45:24 +0000

Fremont County District Court Clerk Katie Brodie Meredith is resigning effective June 30th. The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded $12 million in construction projects during their April meeting. Doug Randall has the details. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Enzi Votes Against Hagel Confirmation [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:49:18 +0000

Wyoming Senator Mike Enzi voted with the minority on Tuesday as the U.S. Senate voted to move forward the nomination of former Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel as Secretary of Defense. Contracts totaling nearly $20.1 million for 12 projects around the state were awarded by the Wyoming Transportation Commission during it's February meeting. Amy Richards has a report. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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WYDOT Awards Over 22 Million in Projects in January [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 22:51:28 +0000

Contracts totaling nearly $22.6 million dollars for 12 projects around the state were awarded by the Wyoming Transportation Commission during its January meeting in Cheyenne. Doug Randall has the details. Cody is hoping a Coca-Cola Super Bowl ad will have the side-effect of boosting the city's tourism. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Highway Contracts Worth $36 Million Awarded [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:06:31 +0000

Contracts totaling more than $36 Million for 11 highway projects around the state were awarded by the Wyoming Highway Transportation Commission during it's October meeting in Cheyenne. Amy Richards has a report

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Commission Awards Highway Contracts [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:04:01 +0000

The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded contracts totaling nearly $14 Million for nine highway projects around Wyoming were awarded during a teleconference meeting late Thursday. Amy Richards has details. Several veteran's groups are sponsoring military appreciation day Saturday in Laramie as the Wyoming Cowboys take on Air Force in college football. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Transportation Commission Awards Contracts [AUDIO]

Doug Randall — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 13:14:33 +0000

Contracts totaling $16.6 Million for 11 projects around the state were awarded by the Wyoming Transportation Commission during it's September meeting in Cheyenne. Amy Richards has a report. A weather system is bringing rain to some winter wheat areas, but the northern plains may not get much out of the system. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Highway Project Contracts Awarded [AUDIO]

Doug Randall — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 13:00:05 +0000

The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded contracts totaling more than $14.8 Million for eight highway projects around the state during it's August meeting in Cheyenne. Amy Richards has a report. Despite drought, heat and rising feed costs, the nation's dairy's are still producing slightly more than a year ago. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Michelin Issues Tire Recall [AUDIO]

Amy Richards — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 18:05:33 +0000

Michelin is recalling around 841,000 BF Goodrich and Uniroyal tires because the tread can separate, causing rapid air loss. Doug Randall reports that the Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded contracts totaling nearly $17.8 million for 11 highway projects around the state during its July teleconference meeting. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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WYDOT Awards Over $28 Million For Nine Road Projects [AUDIO]

Amy Richards — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 18:05:41 +0000

The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded $28.9 million for nine highway projects around the state during its June meeting in Cheyenne. Doug Randall reports. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says there's precious little time left for the house to pass its version of a farm, food and jobs bill. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Wyoming Transportation Commission Approves $33.4 Million In Projects [AUDIO]

Amy Richards — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:05:08 +0000

The Wyoming Transportation Commission approved contracts totaling nearly $33.4 million for 10 highway projects around the state during its may meeting in Casper. Doug Randall reports.
State lawmakers are moving ahead with plans to build a new state office building and renovate the State Capitol in Cheyenne despite opposition by Gov. Matt Mead. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Enzi Criticizes NLRB Rule [AUDIO]

Doug Randall — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:03:42 +0000

Wyoming Senator Mike Enzi spoke out against what he calls the ''ambush election" rule followed by the National Labor Relations Board on Tuesday. The Wyoming Transportation Commission approved spending $28 Million for 11 projects during it's regular monthly meeting in Cheyenne. Amy Richards has details. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Mead At Governor's Association Meeting (AUDIO)

Doug Randall — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:09:29 +0000

Wyoming Governor Matt Mead is in Washington for the National Governor's Association Winter Meeting. Mead co-chaired the Special Committee on Homeland and Public Safety session on Sunday. Contracts totaling nearly $20.3 Million for 13 projects around the state were awarded by the Wyoming Transportation Commission during it's February meeting in Cheyenne. Amy Richards has a report. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Transportation Commission Awards Projects (AUDIO)

Doug Randall — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:48:25 +0000

The U-S cattle herd is turning out to be smaller than many had thought, which means a tighter market and higher beef prices this year. The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded almost 22.4 million dollars in highway projects at it's most recent meeting. Amy Richards has a report. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Changes Proposed to Affordabe Care Act [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:05:30 +0000

Contracts totaling $21.4 million for eight highway projects around the state were awarded by the Wyoming Transportation Commission during its December meeting in Jackson. Doug Randall reports. The Department of Health and Human Services Friday released a bulletin outlining proposed policies that will give states more flexibility and freedom to implement the Affordable Care Act. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Transportation Commission Awards Contracts [AUDIO]

Doug Randall — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:21:08 +0000

The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded contracts totaling over $35 Million for 10 highway projects during it's November meeting in Cheyenne. Amy Richards reports. The November ''Wyoming Insight'' report has been released by the state's Economic Analysis Division. Senior Economist Jim Robinson says the report is mostly good news for the state economy. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Transportation Commission Awards Almost 12 Million in Contracts [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 23:05:18 +0000

The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating the early Monday morning shooting of 21 year old Matthew Jacoby Carbajal by a Cheyenne police officer. The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded almost $12 million in contracts during its September meeting in Torrington. Doug Randall reports. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Get the Facts on Health Care Reform [AUDIO]

Doug Randall — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:48:36 +0000

The Wyoming Transportation Commission has awarded over $2.3 million for seven highway projects during it's August meeting in Cheyenne. Amy Richards has details. An upcoming presentation in Casper on the Affordable Care Act will attempt to explain what the law really means, minus the political rhetoric. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Highway Contracts Awarded [AUDIO]

Doug Randall — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:39:36 +0000

Contracts totaling more than $10 Million for six highway projects around Wyoming have been awarded by the state Transportation Commission. Amy Richards has a report. Uranerz Corp. has received federal approval for it's Nichols Ranch Uranium Project. Business Reporter Sharon Fain has details. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Transportation Commission Approves $32 Million For Highway Projects [Audio]

kgabradio — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:05:11 +0000

Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded more than $32 million for six highway projects around the state during their June meeting, Doug Randall reports. Yellowstone National Park officials say they will conduct routine safety inspections of commercial vehicles this summer. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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State Awards $18 Million in Road Work Bids [AUDIO]

Doug Randall — Fri, 20 May 2011 14:55:11 +0000

The Biodiversity Conservation Alliance is hosting free outings to the Red Desert in South-Central Wyoming. Amy Richards has a report on the Wyoming Transportation Commission awarding $18.5 for seven highway projects around the state. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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