Citizens urged to check for unclaimed property

Citizens around the state are collectively owed more than $110 million in unclaimed property that has been turned over to the Wyoming State Treasurer’s Office.

Governor Mark Gordon has proclaimed February 1 to be “Unclaimed Property Day” in an effort to get the word out and encourage all residents to check whether they are entitled to any of this money.

To do so, visit mycash.wyo.gov and search the website using your last name or business name, or by entering a property ID number.

Properties are generally money but can also include stock and mutual fund shares, or the contents of abandoned saf...