The seventh-grade winners of this year’s Reading Rumble are Ashlynn Hill, Tayvri Mills, Nichole Collings and Tazlyn Peterson.

Let’s get ready to Rumble!

The Reading Rumble is a fun activity that the Evanston Middle School teachers and staff put on for the students. The Reading Rumble encourages students to read more books and be more efficient with …

Rage over a Wyoming wolf’s torment persists. But will it change anything?

RIVERTON — From her home in the South Carolina countryside town of Six Mile, Lorraine Finazzo typically spends her weekdays managing construction projects for a New York City real estate …

Hutchinson recognized by local school board

EVANSTON — The Uinta County School District No. 1 board met on Tuesday, April 9,   where trustees recognized Evanston High School senior Gabe Hutchinson for his 3A Indoor Track State …
Community News

Chamber welcomes Silver Hawk Energy Exchange

Customers and family gather with Clorice Walton and Loni Bame, owners of Silver Hawk Energy Exchange, to celebrate their ribbon cutting with the Evanston Chamber of Commerce Red Carpet Ambassadors on Wednesday, April 10. The business is located at 20 Yellow Creek Road, across from the Overthrust Ball Fields. Pictured are (front row) Gail Blasi, Jeremiah Duff and Erica Bailey; (back) Evanston Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tammy Staley, Jessie Sowers, Jericca Sowers, Gabby Hall, Denise Bame, Clorice Walton, MeLoni Bame, Brandy Robben, Kalli Mills and David Benton.

Customers and family gather with Clorice Walton and Loni Bame, owners of Silver Hawk Energy Exchange, to celebrate their ribbon cutting with the Evanston Chamber of Commerce Red Carpet Ambassadors on …

Local students attend career readiness workshop

David Welling from the Department of Workforce Services talks to local high school students during an event sponsored by Disability:IN Uinta County on March 27.

EVANSTON — A Career Readiness Workshop scheduled by Disability:IN Uinta County took place in the Machine Shop on Thursday, March 27, from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. for 30 students from …

Farrens earns Eagle Scout Award

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. …

Local sports

Red Devils senior Kai Barker won the invited high jump at the Davis Invitational in Kaysville, Utah Saturday, winning a jump-off against Corner Canyon’s Hayden Gribble and clearing a height of 6 feet, 7 inches.

Red Devils forward Brooks Searle just misses on a scoring opportunity Saturday during Evanston’s 3-1 loss to Natrona County. The Mustangs’ goalkeeper Zach Hawley made the stop on the play, aided by defenseman Arath Renteria.

Red Devils fall at home to KW, Natrona

The Evanston High School boys’ soccer teams welcomed the Casper teams to Kay Fackrell Stadium over the weekend, and though the results weren’t what the Red Devils faithful were hoping …

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 …
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 …

‘Strength has a greater purpose’

Some members of the 307 Strength Youth Barbell Club pose with their coaches after a training session. Pictured are Jaxxon Williams, coach Ashleigh Clyne, Samuel Manchester, Kole Garfield, coach Maggie Jones, Lincoln Kendrick, Hayes Garfield, Zander Heiner, coach Nate Gilmore, Henry Manchester, Ki Morris and Blare Albrecht.
EVANSTON — “What I love about powerlifting is that anyone can do it; it doesn’t matter if you’re short or tall or a well-rounded athlete or brand new to exercise. …

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 …
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

Mayor Williams misrepresented Evanston, improperly used office to subvert council, constituents

I was intrigued to read the front-page story in the Uinta County Herald on April 10 entitled “Conrad Confronts Williams” with the subline “Mayor calls residents and officials trying …

Wyoming is under a worldwide microscope

It’s challenging to find a silver lining to the situation unfolding in Sublette County after a man allegedly tortured and paraded a wolf in public before finally killing it. The …
Poll
I’m pretty sure that the number of people who are mourning the death of OJ Simpson can fit into the trunk of the smallest car Hertz ever rented. He was a man who killed his wife Nicole, as …
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 …
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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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