Uinta County Herald

12/14/2024

Playing their second Top 5 opponent in as many days, the EHS boys’ hoops team took on Cheyenne East on Day 2 of the Strannigan Tournament in Riverton Friday.
The Red Devils nearly pulled their second upset of the weekend, losing a heartbreaker that came down to the wire, 67-64. Evanston will close out the tournament Saturday afternoon against Cheyenne Central.



📷: Don CoggerDon Cogger

12/14/2024

Day 2 of the Strannigan Hoops Tournament in Riverton saw the EHS Lady Devils square off against the No. 1-ranked team in 4A, Cheyenne East.
Evanston kept it close for most of the game before running out of steam in the fourth quarter, losing a hard-fought contest, 51-24. The Lady Devils will close out the tournament Saturday afternoon against Cheyenne Central.



📷: Don Cogger

12/13/2024

The EHS hoops teams opened the 2024-25 season at the Strannigan Tournament in Riverton Thursday, with a stunning sweep of 4A West rival Star Valley.
The Lady Devils started things off for the Evanston faithful, winning a nail biter, 39-36.
The Red Devils followed with a 54-45 win over the No. 4-ranked Braves, in a game where Evanston led by as much as 20 at different points in the contest.
Way to start the season strong, Lady Devils and Red Devils!



📷: Don Cogger

12/04/2024

Evanston lotto players check your tickets! Someone who purchased a ticket at the County Road Maverik won $50,000!

Someone won BIG last night with Powerball AND the jackpot is still growing at $240,000,000! If you bought a ticket at the Maverik on County Road in Evanston, check those tickets now!

11/25/2024

11/20/2024

Destany Rose was born in 1996 in Evanston, to Jeannie Martin (Moore) and Jason Rose. She passed away on Nov. 11, 2024. She is survived by her two little girls, her parents, sister, stepfamilies, …

11/20/2024

EVANSTON — When local teacher Aimee Cogger invited Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon to sit in on one of her classes last January, she wasn’t sure Gordon would accept.

After all, the invite came on the heels of a somewhat contentious exchange between Mrs. Cogger and the popular two-term Republican leader during a Q&A session at the Wyoming Press Association Convention’s annual Governor’s Luncheon.

EVANSTON — When local teacher Aimee Cogger invited Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon to sit in on one of her classes last January, she wasn’t sure Gordon would accept. After all, the invite …

11/20/2024

Congratulations, Melinda Hintz! And thank you for all the good work you do!

EVANSTON — Melinda Hintz, of Evanston, has recently been recognized as the Make-A-Wish Volunteer of the Year for the Wyoming chapter of the organization. The awards banquet was held in Casper …

11/06/2024

Notable local results:

• Amendment A, which will allow the legislature to classify residential property tax separately from commercial property tax, passed in a fairly close vote.

• Henry Schmidt appears to have beaten Mikal Welling for a seat on the Evanston City Council in a very close race. Schmidt received 693 votes to Welling's 675.

• Mike Sellers and Evan Perkes will retain their seats on the Evanston City Council, beating out Frank Sheets and Shawn Saban, respectively.

• Jessica Kendrick Arch and John Dubois Sr. will be new faces on the Uinta County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees.

• Dan Wheeler, Brian Woodwward and David Peterson are reelected to UCSD No. 1 board.

• Klyde Kofoed will be the new mayor of Bear River after beating Lance Norris 155 votes to 81.

Notable results: • Amendment A, which will allow the legislature to classify residential property tax separately from commercial property tax, passed in a fairly close vote. • …

10/30/2024

Correction: A previous version of this story stated that school board candidate Tina Johnson said 25 UW students from our district had to take remedial math. It's been updated to reflect what she said, that of 24 UW students from this district, 12 had to take remedial math.

EVANSTON — Moderator Jacob Cowan began the school board candidate forum by instructing the candidates on the rules and timing of answers to the 10 questions which had been generated from the …

10/30/2024

10/29/2024

ERH won't deliver babies after December.

Evanston, WY (Oct. 29, 2024) —Evanston Regional Hospital has announced that labor and delivery services will discontinue on Dec. 30. Evanston Regional will continue offering women’s …

10/27/2024

FOR SALE: Like new, gray sofa. $275. Call 307-679-0603.

10/27/2024

DOWNTOWN TRICK-OR-TREAT STREET is next week, and our awesome Downtown Evanston small businesses will be hosting! We will also be joined by the amazing talents of the EHS Cheerleaders and Classics teams at the corner of 10th & Main Streets! Always a festive and fun time in our downtown! 🎃

10/20/2024

It was a fantastic weekend for the EHS Red Devils Marching Band, starting with a rain-soaked halftime performance at Friday’s football game against Star Valley, and culminating at the 2024 State Marching Band Festival Saturday in Casper, held at the Ford Wyoming Center.
The Red Devils received a ranking of Excellent for Saturday’s performance in Casper. Way to go, Marching Band!!


📷: Don Cogger