CHEYENNE, Wyo. - A new analysis of Social Security in Wyoming shows that more than 91,000 receive benefits every month, and the average benefit is about $13,000 a year. Joanne Mai, associate director for communications with AARP Wyoming, says her organization's new snapshot shows who depends on the checks.
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New Social Security Numbers for WYO
- May 21 2012
- by Deb Courson Smith
UW professor wins award for cloud-seeding research
- May 21 2012
- Associated Press
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) - A professor in the University of Wyoming Department of Atmospheric Science has been recognized for his cloud-seeding research.
Group applauds Jackson bicycling
- May 21 2012
- Associated Press
JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) - The League of American Bicyclists has awarded Jackson and Teton County a gold designation as a bicycle-friendly community.
Wildlife officers trap grizzly that killed calf
- May 19 2012
- Associated Press
JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) - The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has relocated a male grizzly bear that killed a calf on a private ranch north of Cody.
Wyoming man running for US Senate denigrates Jews
- May 19 2012
- Associated Press
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - A Wyoming man who is running for the U.S. Senate has posted material on Facebook denigrating Jews and agreeing with some beliefs of Adolf Hitler.
Grand Teton to host eclipse viewing event
- May 18 2012
- Associated Press
MOOSE, Wyo. (AP) - The Teton Range will provide one of the more dramatic backdrops for a solar eclipse that will be visible across much of the West this weekend.
Casper police investigating 2 deaths
- May 18 2012
- Associated Press
CASPER, Wyo. (AP) - Casper police are investigating the deaths of two people after responding to a welfare check.
Rutgers victim's parents see echoes to Wyo. case
- May 18 2012
- Associated Press
ORADELL, N.J. (AP) - The New Jersey parents of a Rutgers University student who committed suicide after learning his roommate used a webcam to see him kissing another man says the story of another gay college student's tragic death can be a powerful teaching tool.
Wildfire smoke can cause health concerns
- May 18 2012
- Associated Press
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - The Wyoming Department of Health reminds residents that smoke from wildfires can cause health concerns.
Riverton's water being cut by nearly 40 percent
- May 17 2012
- Associated Press
CASPER, Wyo. (AP) - Riverton's water supply is being cut by nearly 40 percent because of drought conditions.
Lander low on water this year
- May 17 2012
- Associated Press
LANDER, Wyo. (AP) - Last year, the Lander area in central Wyoming had too much water to deal with because of runoff from a huge winter snowpack in the mountains.
No problems at anti-abortion protests in Jackson
- May 17 2012
- Associated Press
JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) - Authorities in Jackson say one citation for careless driving and two citations for destruction of property have been issued during the latest round of abortion demonstrations.
Wild horse adoption this week at Wyo. Honor Farm
- May 17 2012
- Associated Press
LANDER, Wyo. (AP) - The Bureau of Land Management and the Wyoming Honor Farm are holding a wild horse and burro adoption this weekend in Riverton.
National parks to admit service members for free
- May 17 2012
- Associated Press
JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) - Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park are offering annual entrance passes granting free admission to military service members and their families.
WHSAA strengthens social media policy
- May 16 2012
- Associated Press
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - The Wyoming High School Activities Association has taken on the issue of social media.
