Evanston local news summary

Water pipeline project finishes nearly $170,000 under budget

Animal shelter gas chamber has been decommissioned, chief confirms

County partners with Prometheus Hyperscale for 300-acre ‘workforce hub’

County accepts $276,000 grant for road dust suppression

Commissioners approve 10-year, $927,000 security overhaul for county buildings

County fair attendance exceeds 4,000; planning for 2026 begins

Water pipeline project finishes nearly $170,000 under budget

EVANSTON, Wyo. - A 2022 city water transmission pipeline project has been completed at a savings of $169,345.82, the City Council learned Tuesday. The council unanimously approved a final change order that reconciled the project's unit bid prices, resulting in the significant underrun. A city official noted the savings were substantial for a project of its magnitude, attributing much of it to using less imported fill material than originally anticipated. The surplus funds will be returned to the city's water enterprise fund.

Animal shelter gas chamber has been decommissioned, chief confirms

EVANSTON, Wyo. - In response to a citizen question, Police Chief Michael Vranish confirmed Tuesday that the gas chamber at the city’s animal shelter has been removed. “We quit using it right away,” Vranish said, explaining that a contractor removed the equipment that morning and it is now in a scrap pile. He also addressed concerns about shelter operations, stating that discussions are underway about redesigning the facility to separate cats and dogs, a project that would require additional funding. He reported that 30 dogs and 23 cats were euthanized last year, primarily animals that were too sick, old or aggressive to be adopted.

County partners with Prometheus Hyperscale for 300-acre ‘workforce hub’

EVANSTON, Wyo. - The Uinta County Commission on Tuesday ratified a letter of intent with Prometheus Hyperscale to explore a large-scale “workforce hub” in the county. In a unanimous vote, commissioners approved committing a site of up to 300 acres for the project.

County accepts $276,000 grant for road dust suppression

EVANSTON, Wyo. - Uinta County will move forward with dust suppression on county roads after commissioners voted to accept a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant from the Wyoming Department of Transportation. The $276,044 award requires a 20 percent county match of $69,011. The funds will be managed by the Road and Bridge department.

Commissioners approve 10-year, $927,000 security overhaul for county buildings

EVANSTON, Wyo. - Uinta County is set to receive a major security upgrade after commissioners approved a 10-year lease agreement with a security vendor for new equipment. The contract, valued at $92,785 per year, will provide cameras, locks and alarm systems for county-owned buildings. The proposal passed unanimously and remains subject to final approval from the County Attorney’s Office.

County fair attendance exceeds 4,000; planning for 2026 begins

EVANSTON, Wyo. - The 2025 Uinta County Fair and Cowboy Days drew just over 4,000 attendees over its three-day run, Fair Manager Natalie Cornia reported to commissioners Tuesday. Cornia, a former Cowboy Days Committee president, also noted that a new president has been selected for the event. Chairman Mark Anderson suggested future sponsorship requests for the fair be presented to the commission during a work session.

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