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Judge overturns Evanston school concealed weapons policy

EVANSTON — The Uinta County School District No. 1’s policy allowing for concealed carry of firearms by approved staff has been declared null and void.

Judge Nena James of the Third District Court of Sweetwater County issued her decision on Friday, Sept. 14.

Policy CKA was passed by the UCSD No. 1 Board of Trustees in March of this year following the passage of legislation during the 2017 session o...