Millions available in unclaimed property

Wyoming State Treasurer Curtis Meier says the state has millions in unclaimed property available to residents.

Speaking to members of the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce earlier this month, Meier said the backlog of unclaimed property amounts to $85 million. Residents can search the Wyoming.findyourunclaimedproperty.com website to see if they have unclaimed property listed. For people who don’t want to look online, Meier said they could call his office.

“It’s your money,” Meier said.

Property becomes unclaimed when the holder of money belonging to someone loses contact with the owner. Unclaim...