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Construction to begin on Evanston's City View Drive
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT), along with contract crews from Kilgore Companies doing business as Lewis & Lewis, Inc., will be restricting street parking on City View Drive beginning Monday, April 29 for milling and paving operations. The work will take place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Drivers...
EPD seeking female and bi-lingual police officers
EVANSTON — According to the Wyoming Information Analysis Team (WIAT), nearly every city and county in Wyoming is advertising to hire law enforcement officers, and Evanston is no exception. Evanston Police Department (EPD) Chief Mike Vranish and Lt. Ken Pearson recently spoke to the Uinta County Herald to express the need for officers — especially female and bi-lingual candidates.
Council talks llamas, indoor fieldhouse
EVANSTON — During council comments at the April 16 Evanston City Council meeting, Councilmember Jesse Lind said he wanted to send a needed apology to Rep. Jon Conrad for how he was treated at the last regular meeting in March. “I was not in attendance at that meeting but...
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 to save old WSH buildings ‘a very small but very vocal group.’”. I congratulate the Evanston...
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 Championship in the 55 Meter Dash. He was not only honored for this state title, but for being a team player as well.
South Summit towns may coordinate city center development
State Route 32 is southern Summit County’s Main Street: it runs through Oakley, Kamas and Francis. All three are growing, and Summit County officials want to be prepared for the impacts development will have on transportation, local economies and community life. So the county is pursuing a $150,000 Utah...
Summit County convening subcommittee to negotiate with Kimball Junction developer
Dakota Pacific wants to build housing on roughly 50 empty acres it owns around the Skullcandy headquarters in western Kimball Junction. The company’s current development agreement with Summit County says it can build tech offices—the equivalent of 24 more Skullcandy-sized buildings—there right now. During the negotiations to...
ECL Entertainment, Clairvest to Purchase Wyoming Downs
Kentucky Downs owner ECL Entertainment and joint venture partner Clairvest Group announced April 22 they have entered into an agreement to purchase Wyoming Downs. ECL will operate the Evanston, Wyo., racetrack in Evanston as well as Wyoming Downs' historic racing and off-track betting locations across the Cowboy State. The buyers...
New solar farm in Tooele County will soon power cities and ski resorts
ROWLEY, Tooele County — A new solar farm in Rowley will soon power cities and ski resorts in northern Utah. The Elektron Solar Project will provide renewable energy to Summit County, Salt Lake City, Park City, Park City Mountain, Deer Valley Ski Resort and Utah Valley University. “When the...
Call out for artists and patio furniture
The arts council’s summer exhibition will open Friday, June 28 featuring an exclusive representation of Summit County artists and makers. Arts Council Executive Director Jocelyn Scudder said they’re encouraging all local artists to apply to display their work at Create PC, the council’s newest local arts collective at 1500 Kearns Blvd.
‘Strength has a greater purpose’
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. There’s a place for everyone in the sport,” said 307 Strength Youth Barbell Club founder and head coach Maggie Jones.
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