LDS church breaks ground for Cody temple

CODY (WNE) — Officials with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints conducted a groundbreaking ceremony for the Cody temple at its controversial site off Skyline Drive during a small, …
Participants of the Evanston Pets and People Against Violence Awareness Walk pose for a group picture near the Roundhouse and Railyards on Saturday, Oct. 5. “Why a pet parade? We want to take the opportunity to support our pets who help many of these victims and survivors who experience violence or abuse,” Evanston Police Department Victim Witness Coordinator Vanessa Weekly said during the event.

Pets, humans team up to help end domestic violence

EVANSTON — On Saturday, Oct. 5, the Uinta County Sexual Assault and Family Violence (SAFV) Task Force held its first of two Pets and People Against Violence Awareness walks. Evanston Police …

Farmers market wraps another successful season

EVANSTON — This year’s Evanston Farmers Market is in the books and it’s doing as well as ever. According to Good to Grow owners Barb Martinez and Leanne Hutchinson, who manage the …
Community News

Rec center celebrates 40th anniversary

Business Manager Lisa Jacketta, Jay Devereaux, Savanna Calchera and Recreation Division Manager Alicia Melchior welcome guests to a free day at the Evanston Rec Center on Saturday, Sept. 22, to celebrate 40 years of operation.

EVANSTON — The Evanston Recreation Center threw a party celebrating its 40th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 22. “The party is not just a celebration of our past achievements, but …

Chamber welcomes US Bank

The Evanston Chamber of Commerce Red Carpet Ambassadors welcome US Bank with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, Sept. 25. Pictured are Lexi Lamb, US Bank client relationship consultant Jake Zufelt, branch manager Paul VanDreew, client relationship consultants Tara Pentz and Autumn Worthing and chamber executive director Tammy Staley.

The Evanston Chamber of Commerce Red Carpet Ambassadors welcome US Bank with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, Sept. 25. Pictured are Lexi Lamb, US Bank client relationship consultant Jake Zufelt, …

2-year-old black bear euthanized in Evanston

EVANSTON — Local officials shot and killed a 2-year-old black bear a couple of weeks ago in Evanston. On the morning of Monday, Sept. 9, a 2-year-old black bear was seen pawing through the …

Local sports

Red Devils running back Brayden Wallace stiffarms a Green River defender en route to 171-yard night during Friday’s 32-7 Homecoming win at Kay Fackrell Stadium. Evanston is now 1-0 in 4A West conference play, and is on the road at Cody Friday.

Lady Devil Rachel Johnson won the diving portion of the Evanston Invite Saturday at Davis Middle School.

Lady Devils swim to 3rd at Evanston Invitational

The Evanston High School girls’ swimming and diving team hosted the Evanston Invitational Saturday at Davis Middle School, winning eight events, and finishing third as a team. Green River …
Red Devils senior Paul Baxter won the boys’ title at the Evanston Invitational Friday, with a time of 16:58.69. Bryan Baxter also recorded a Top 10 finish, placing ninth, with a time of 18:40.38.

Lady Devils x-country wins home invite; Devils 2nd

The Evanston High School cross country teams enjoyed beautiful weather, plenty of student support and home-field advantage Friday, with the Lady Devils winning the team title and the Red Devils …
EHS senior Marlee Torres finished tied for 11th at the 4A Wyoming State Golf Championship over the weekend, carding an 88-88-176, and helping her team win the overall team title.

Lady Devils win 4A State; Lind State Champ

The Evanston High School golf teams had a tournament to remember at the 4A State Golf Championship in Afton over the weekend, with the Lady Devils winning the team title, and the Red Devils finishing …
The Evanston High School volleyball team closed out its tournament schedule in fine fashion over the weekend, posting a 4-1 record at the Casper Invitational, held at the Ford Wyoming Center. …
The Evanston High School golf teams were in Casper Friday and Saturday for the 4A West Conference Qualifier, with the Lady Devils losing a playoff by a stroke to finish second, while the Red Devils …
The Evanston High School football team’s bid to spoil Riverton’s Homecoming on Friday night came up just short in a 17-13 loss, though it wasn’t from lack of effort. “Two …

Park City Song Summit: Where music heals

My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James, left, speaks at a lab during the Park City Song Summit on Friday, Aug. 16. Also pictured is iconic rock photographer Danny Clinch. The two presented “Regions of Light,” which focused on touring, songwriting and mental health.
Music has a way of healing — at least it always has for me. Through listening, studying, speculating, relating, singing, dancing, laughing and crying, music can usher in profound experiences. …

Robertson rancher makes Cowboy HOF

EVANSTON — Lifetime rancher Ida “Kaye” Harvey Sadlier of Robertson will be inducted into the Class of 2024 Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame (WCHF) on Oct. 11 -12 in Casper. Sadlier will …
Obituaries
Robert “Bob” James Wamsley Dec. 9, 1940 – Oct. 3, 2024
Robert “Bob” James Wamsley, age 83, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 3, in Salt Lake City. Bob was born on Dec. 9, 1940, in Ogden, Utah, to Robert Clayton Wamsley and Annie Stuart Wamsley. …
Clayton Drew Firth April 30, 1978 – Sept. 20, 2024
Clayton Drew Firth, beloved son, brother, grandson, dad, companion, papa, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, passed away on Friday, Sept. 20, in Evanston. He was born in Vernal, Utah, on April 30, …
Ernest Gale Reynolds Oct. 23, 1941 – Sept. 23, 2024
Ernest Gale Reynolds passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, Sept. 23. He was born in Salt Lake City on Oct. 23, 1941, to Claudius L. Reynolds and Della Pearl Tapp Reynolds. He grew up in the …
Michael Don Bryant July 15, 1989 – Sept. 11, 2024
Michael Don Bryant passed from this life to his next adventure on Wednesday, Sept. 11, when liver failure took him from us. He is the son of Robert and Jacquie Bryant of Evanston. Michael was …
Colton Lloyd Robbins Feb. 23, 1996 – Sept. 19, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Colton Lloyd Robbins, who left this world on Thursday, Sept. 19, in the comfort of his home, cradled by the loving arms of his mother. Despite the health …
Public Notices
October 9, 2024 Uinta County Herald Legals
SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE COMMUNITY FORUM Uinta County School District #1 will be conducting a school board candidate forum for the community.  The forum has been scheduled for Tuesday, …
October 2, 2024 Uinta County Herald Legals
NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, on January 25, 2013, a certain Mortgage was executed by Roger N. Urness and Mabel O. Urness, Husband and Wife As Joint Tenants and Not As Tenants …
September 25, 2024 Uinta County Herald Legals
NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Evanston Self Storage, 51 Patriot Ct, Evanston, WY 82930, wishing to avail itself of article 29-7-101 Wyoming Revised Statues, hereby gives notice of sale under said …
Opinion

The City of Evanston is deaf and blind to its constituents’ financial plight

Editor: I voted “no” for the recent half-cent sales tax increase. The request may have been reasonable, but no plan was put forward detailing the use of the newly-required funds. The …

Why does it matter (to you)?

Simon Sinek is an inspirational speaker on business and leadership. He made a name for himself with a concept, and later a book, entitled “Start With Why.” If you haven’t read any …
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T im Walz did a lot better than I thought he would in his debate with J.D. Vance on Tuesday night. Walz didn’t knock himself out of the race like Joe Biden. And he flashed some of the …
Both the Wyoming and Idaho Freedom Caucuses joined the D.C.-based national network of far-right political blocs two years ago, but they’ve since traveled two very different roads. After a …
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DCI creates cold case database
RIVERTON (WNE) — When Kathleen Pehringer’s daughter came home from school, her mother wasn’t there. Kathleen’s purse and glasses were gone, but her vehicle was parked on the …
The lightning-caused Pack Trail Fire near Togwotee Pass burns late last month.
High winds, humidity help Pack Trail Fire run seven miles in one day
JACKSON — As high winds ripped through western Wyoming Friday night and Saturday, the Pack Trail Fire continued to expand east, closer to a road firefighters are using as a firebreak to protect …
Sweetwater County Commissioners’ protest of proposed RMP details BLM’s failures
ROCK SPRINGS — The deadline was Monday, Sept. 23, and the protest is in. The Sweetwater County Commission on Monday posted its formal protest of the Bureau of Land Management’s Rock …
Congresswoman Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., speaks at the Beeman-Cashin building during her town hall in Evanston on Sunday, Aug. 11.
House committee passes Hageman bill to block Rock Springs RMP
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Last week, U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman’s bill, H.R. 6085, to prohibit the implementation of the proposed Resource Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for the …
BLM announces December 2024 oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming
ROCK SPRINGS (NME) — The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office on Monday announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Dec. 3, to offer eight oil and gas parcels totaling 4,641.95 …
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23 Halloween candies ranked from healthiest to unhealthiest

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How cattle grazing protects and benefits the land

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Retirement savings report card: Most U.S. adults grade themselves a 'B' or 'C' on saving

(BPT) - Approximately 11,200 Americans turn 65 each day, with most stepping into a new life of retirement. It’s a time to be free of financial stress, but that means planning ahead. A new …

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Oral Health And Cancer: A Guide On Prevention And Management

People combating cancer can get an assist from their dental professional.

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