Man arrested for aggravated assault

EVANSTON — An Evanston man was recently arrested and charged with felony aggravated assault and battery along with misdemeanor domestic assault. In the early morning hours of Saturday, …

Local Dem party unanimously supports Biden as presidential nominee

EVANSTON — The Uinta County Democratic Party held its convention and caucus on Saturday, April 13, at the Evanston Depot. The party solely nominated and voted for Pres. Joe Biden as their …

Titan, State Park’s herd bull, dies at 12

EVANSTON — Titan, the elder bull at Bear River State Park in Evanston, died on Friday, April 12, at the age of 12. “He was born in 2012, we got him at a year old and he became our …
Community News

Farrens earns Eagle Scout Award

Evanston's Colby Ferrens planned and coordinated the restoration of the gazebo at Martin Park to earn his Eagle Scout Award, which will be presented to him on Sunday, April 21.

Colby Farrens, of Evanston, has earned the Boy Scouts of America’s highest advancement award, the Eagle Scout Award. Colby will be recognized in a Court of Honor on Sunday, April 21, at 4 p.m. …

Conservation district to offer horse management workshop

The Uinta County Conservation District invites community members to attend the Small Acreage Equine Management Workshop on Monday, April 22, at 6 p.m. The workshop will be held at the Uinta County …

Economic development commission develops strategic plan

EVANSTON — During the two separate meetings of the Uinta County Economic Development Commission (UCEDC) in February and March, a strategic plan for 2024 was developed with the leadership of …

Local sports

EHS senior Nicola Dal Ri wins a ball out of the air Saturday during the Red Devils’ 3-1 loss to visiting Natrona County at Kay Fackrell Stadium. Evanston went 0-2 over the weekend against Casper teams, but played hard in both games.

Offensive woes continue for Lady Devils against KW, Natrona

By Don Cogger Herald Sports Editor   It was a dinged-up version of the Evanston High School girls’ soccer team that hosted the Casper contingent over the weekend, and though …
Lady Devil senior Bella Dover battles a Riverton player for control of the ball during last week’s 7-0 loss to the Lady Wolverines.

Red Devils win 2-1 thriller over Riverton

Snapping a nearly two-year drought, the Evanston High School boys’ soccer team battled its way back into the win column last Tuesday, beating 4A West Conference foe Riverton in a 2-1 thriller …
Lady Devil distance runner Jocelyn Capener placed in both the 800 and 1600 meters last week at the Alpha Invite in Orem, Utah.

Red Devils 3rd, Lady Devils 5th at Alpha

The Evanston High School track and field teams continued their tour of Utah meets last week, competing at the Alpha Invitational in Orem, Utah. The Red Devils placed third in the 28-team field, …
FARMINGTON, Utah — The EHS track and field teams enjoyed another successful meet across state lines last week, with the Lady Devils placing fourth and the Red Devils finishing fifth at the …
The Evanston High School soccer teams opened 4A West Conference play last week, traveling to Star Valley Thursday and hosting Jackson Friday at Kay Fackrell Stadium. Lady Devils The Lady …
Taking full advantage of Utah’s spring-like weather, the Evanston High School track teams opened the 2024 outdoor season over the weekend, sending a pared-down contingent to Draper, Utah, for …

State Bank opens in old Post Office building

State Bank President Jon Dolezal, CEO Cody Bateman, personal banker and loan processor Madison Maust, personal banker Ronnie Sommerville, Vice President of Business Development David O’Connell Jr., and loan officer Taylor Siemers are pictured earlier this month. Evanston’s newest bank held a grand opening on Friday, April 12. It is located inside the old Post Office.
EVANSTON — The grand opening of State Bank was held on Friday, April 12, with a ribbon cutting facilitated by the Evanston Chamber of Commerce. State Bank CEO Cody Bateman and President Jon …

Dennis has big plans for clinic and community

Dr. Justin Dennis of Evanston’s Impact Physical Therapy shows plans for an indoor turf field he’s been working to bring to Evanston. The field would be for community use but would charge a pay-per-use fee.
EVANSTON — Dr. Justin Dennis of Impact Physical Therapy has big plans — not only for upgrading his practice, but to offer the community a long-desired recreational asset.  …
Wyoming News
Sen. John Barrasso announces intention to seek re-election
CHEYENNE (WNE) — U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., formally announced his intention to seek re-election to another six-year term on Wednesday. Last month, Barrasso announced he will run for …
Elk antler poacher fined, loses hunting privileges for 3 years
JACKSON (WNE) — Just weeks before the legal antler hunt season on public lands opens May 1 for Wyoming residents and May 8 for others, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced stiff …
Sec. Gray’s Office releases 2024 Campaign Guide
CHEYENNE (WNE) — In advance of the 2024 election, the Wyoming Secretary of State’s Office has published its 2024 Campaign Guide. The 2024 Campaign Guide provides candidates, campaign …
Officials react to new public lands rule
CHEYENNE — Wyoming elected officials, as well as various wilderness and conservation organizations, responded to the Biden administration’s finalization of a new rule allowing public …
Sweetwater Co. votes to expand off-road vehicle access
ROCK SPRINGS — In a recent move prompted first by legislative changes, Sweetwater County Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday, April 16, allowing out-of-state off-road vehicles …
Obituaries
Jeromy “Choppy” Lamb July 14, 1978 – April 17, 2024
Jeromy “Choppy” Lamb was born July 14, 1978, to Robyn and Gene Lamb. He passed away on Wednesday, April 17, in Evanston. Jeromy had many friends who loved him and shared many …
Ruth Brown Holt Nov. 8, 1931 – April 18, 2024
Our beloved mother, Ruth Brown Holt, slipped peacefully from mortality Thursday, April 18, at the age of 92. Born Nov. 8, 1931, in Fairview (Lincoln County), she grew up in her beloved Star …
Trulon Vernon Walker May 16, 1933 — April 19, 2024
Trulon Vernon Walker passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving daughters, on Friday, April 19, in Mountain View. He was born on May 16, 1933, to Vernon John Walker and Iva Eardley Walker on …
Celebration of life scheduled for Mary Ellen Eastman Miller
A celebration of life for Mary Ellen Eastman Miller , who passed away in January 2024, will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, at the Bear Pavilion in Evanston. All friends of Ellen and …
Cindy Ellen Lott Boyd Feb. 27, 1957 – April 7, 2024
Cindy Ellen Lott Boyd passed away peacefully at her home in Wickenburg, Arizona, on Sunday, April 7, with her husband and children by her side. Cindy courageously fought cancer for 14 years, …
Opinion

Departing legislators set stage for critical GOP primary showdowns

T he voluntary exodus from the Wyoming Legislature has begun, like it does every election year shortly before candidates start filing to run. Several prominent lawmakers have announced they …

Wolf policy set the stage for tragedy of tortured animal and public outcry

As people from Wyoming and beyond join in righteous indignation over an ugly incident in which a man tortured and killed an animal simply because it was a wolf, we would do well to examine the policy …
Poll
“Death to Israel!” “Death to America!” It sounds like something you’d hear chanted by hundreds of brainwashed young people in the streets of Tehran. But …
In 1989, Boris Yeltsin, then a newly elected member of the Soviet Parliament and two years away from becoming the last leader of the Soviet Union and first president of Russia, visited the United …
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Public Notices
Uinta County Herald Legals, April 17, 2024
Public Notice On May 7, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at a regular public meeting, the Uinta County Commissioners will hear a resolution proposing a modification of a voting precinct boundary.  The …
Uinta County Herald Legals, April 10, 2024
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held in the Evanston-Uinta County Human Services Building, located at 350 City View Drive in Evanston, WY, on Thursday, May 23, 2024 from 11 :00 …
Uinta County Herald Legals, April 03, 2024
NOTICE OF LIEN SALE To Whom It May Concern: Notice is hereby given that on April 10, 2024, 10:00 a.m., at 77 Riverside Loop #G, Evanston, WY the undersigned will sell at public auction in …
Web Extras

20 hit songs you may not know were written by music icons

Stacker compiled 20 hit songs between 1960 and today that were written by someone other than the singer, using various sources.

Billions of cicadas are about to emerge from underground in a rare double-brood convergence

In the wake of North America’s recent solar eclipse, another historic natural event is on the horizon. From late April through June 2024, the largest brood of 13-year cicadas, known as Brood XIX, will co-emerge with a midwestern brood of 17-year cicadas, Brood XIII.

Removing PFAS from public water will cost billions and take time – here are ways to filter out some harmful ‘forever chemicals’ at home

Chemists invented PFAS in the 1930s to make life easier: Nonstick pans, waterproof clothing, grease-resistant food packaging and stain-resistant carpet were all made possible by PFAS. …

Gold vs. stocks: As both hit record highs, which is performing better for investors?

Money helps shed light on which is a better investment: gold or stocks.

Taylor Swift’s homage to Clara Bow

One track on Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” honors a long-celebrated, oft-miscast heroine of American feminism: actress Clara Bow. As historians of the 1920s, we’ve studied Bow’s fame and her cultural legacy.

How to turn your passion for pets into action

(BPT) - Are you passionate about pets? Whether you have a beloved animal of your own or simply appreciate all the joy pets bring to our lives, there are many ways you can turn that passion into …

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