> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.citizenjournal.us/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Evanston local news summary - URL: https://www.citizenjournal.us/evanston-local-news-summary-6/ - Published: 2025-11-08T12:41:19.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:38:51.000Z - Description: Week of November 8 2025 - Author: Greg Loving - Tags: evanj, email ## 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. --- Found a mistake? Have a news tip or feedback to share? Contact our newsroom using the button below: [Contact Us](https://www.citizenjournal.us/contact/) --- [ ![Alt text](https://rosebud-ads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/JOB.png) ](https://gregl72.github.io/job/?ref=citizenjournal.us)