Evanston WY Police Department

08/24/2026

School is starting! 🚌📚Please slow down, stay alert, and be extra cautious in school zones and residential areas. Watch for children crossing the street, school buses, and increased traffic during drop-off and pick-up times. Let's work together to keep our kids safe!

08/17/2026

Here at the Evanston Police Department we teach the TIPs Training Course. If you are needing to get certified, please contact the Police Department at 307-783-6400. Our next class will be here at the Police Department this Thursday August 20, 2026 at 9 am

08/12/2026

Sign up for RAVE at: https://www.smart911.com/smart911/ref/login.action?pa=uintacounty
You can also start sign up from your Mobil phone by texting the word “UINTARAVE” to 67283

08/11/2026

There was a scooter found by UME this morning. If you lost a scooter at or around UME, please contact the police department at 307-783-6400.

Be prepared to provide a description of the scooter, and we will work to return it to it's rightful owner.

07/29/2026

07/15/2026

Here at the Evanston Police Department we teach the TIPs Training Course. If you are needing to get certified, please contact the Police Department at 307-783-6400. Our next class will be here at the Police Department this Thursday July 16, 2026 at 9 am

07/14/2026

A huge thank you to Phantom Fireworks for their generous donation to the Evanston Police Officers Association (EPOA)! Your support helps us continue giving back to our community. We truly appreciate your generosity and partnership. Thank you for making a difference!

07/06/2026

🛍️ Join Us for a Yard Sale & Fundraiser! 🚔

Come out and support your local police department and EPOA at our Yard Sale & Fundraiser! You’ll find a variety of items for sale, and every purchase helps support the efforts of our department and the programs we provide for our community.

Bring your friends and family, shop for some great bargains, and help make a difference. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to seeing you there!

📍 Location: [Depot Square]
📅 Date: [July 11th]
🕘 Time: [8 am to 2 pm]

07/02/2026

🎆 Fireworks Reminder – City of Evanston 🎆

The Evanston Police Department would like to remind residents that consumer fireworks are only permitted within the City of Evanston on July 4 from 7:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. (midnight). Please ensure you use fireworks only during these authorized hours and in accordance with all local regulations. The use of fireworks outside of these hours is prohibited and may result in a citation.

As you celebrate Independence Day, please be courteous of your neighbors, keep a safe distance from people, homes, and vehicles, have water readily available, and never leave fireworks unattended.

Let’s work together to keep our community safe while enjoying the holiday.

🇺🇸 Have a safe and happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸

06/30/2026

This morning the County Commissioners have implemented Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for Uinta County beginning at midnight tonight. This will prohibit the use of Fireworks in unincorporated Uinta County.

Based on this action, fireworks will also now be prohibited in the Towns of Lyman and Bear River. The Town of Mountain View does not allow fireworks at any time. The Town of Lyman will be holding a special meeting tonight at 6:30PM to discuss potential adjustments to these restrictions. I will put out more information specifically for the Town of Lyman later tonight. - Updated (The Town of Lyman will allow Fireworks on July 4th from 7PM to Midnight only, excluding Heritage Park)

As a reminder fireworks are also not permitted on BLM and Forest Service Lands, the Bear River State Park and Visitor Center and Fort Bridger State Park

I made this recommendation to the County Commissioners based on a number of factors, that include; the current fire conditions are high and approaching critical levels, the availability of additional air and ground resources in the Rocky Mountain Region being tied up with major fires in Utah and Colorado, the minimal overall water supply (especially in the Bridger Valley) and potential increased visitor traffic to the area based on the restrictions in place in neighboring Utah.

The public displays in Evanston and Mountain View will proceed as planned and we encourage everyone to attend those displays to celebrate the 250th Birthday of our Country.

Fireworks will be permitted within the City Limits of Evanston on Saturday July 4th from 7PM-Midnight Only. This does not include City Owned Sulphur Creek Reservoir, where fireworks will be prohibited. We encourage people to use caution, recreate responsibly and we will have Fire Trucks patrolling the city. The areas on the edge of town or near fields of dry grass or sage brush are encouraged to find a safer location for any fireworks.

If you have any questions, please contact me at 307-789-8556

Thank you for your understanding as we try to navigate this extremely dry year and keep everyone safe while celebrating.

Eric Quinney
Uinta County Fire Warden