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State reunites Wyomingites with Millions in Unclaimed Property Amount.

CHEYENNE – Wyoming State Treasurer Curt Meier on Tuesday announced that more than $6.8 million worth of unclaimed property was returned to businesses, citizens and former citizens of Wyoming during the fiscal year that ended June 30. “One of our jobs…

WYDOT, WHP Urge People to Stay Safe this July 4 and Always Drive Sober

People celebrating this Fourth of July should plan ahead and make sure they have a designated driver if they decide to drink. The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) and the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) want to remind people to stay…

Fire Danger Has Increased to Moderate

Teton Interagency fire managers announce the fire danger rating has been elevated to “moderate” for the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton National Park, National Elk Refuge, and remaining portions of the Teton Interagency Dispatch area. The potential for fire activity…

(Video) – Cooper Jensen from Star Valley EMS

* Health Topics Tuesday is a sponsored segment by Star Valley Health Each week SVI speaks with employees and volunteers who work towards keeping the area healthy as part of a Health Topics Tuesday. Today’s conversation is with Cooper Jensen,…

Operation Dry Water

Through this holiday weekend and summer the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is participating in a nationwide effort known as “Operation Dry Water” in watching for and enforcing violations of boating under the influence on our waters. Alcohol use is the…

2019 Annual Meeting Election Results

Afton, WYOMING – Lower Valley Energy’s 2019 Annual Meeting was held yesterday at the Lower Valley Energy Jackson office. District seats 2 and 5 were up for election. Incumbent Dean Lewis retained his Board seat over David Vandenberg. Chairman of…

Miners, Lawmakers seek Quota on Uranium Imports

By Camille Erickson and Nick Reynolds Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming is home to one of the largest untapped reserves of uranium in the world.  Those reserves remain largely untapped though, and for years the United…

State Officials, Tribal Leaders Work to Resolve ID issue

By Clair McFarland Riverton Ranger Via Wyoming News Exchange RIVERTON — Northern Arapahoe and Eastern Shoshone tribal leaders met last week with Wyoming Secretary of State Ed Buchanan to discuss the prospect of enabling tribal members to use their tribal…

Don’t Let Need for Certificates Lead to Fraud, Extra Costs

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is warning that potential fraud, unnecessary high fees and frustration can result if residents are not cautious of online providers promising extra speedy Wyoming birth, death and other certificate services.   “We frequently receive…