The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with Idaho State Police, has confirmed the identity of the deceased following the two-vehicle crash that occurred southbound on Interstate 15 at milepost 89 near Blackfoot on Friday, August 8, 2025. Deceased: Nancy...
Month: February 2022
Bannock County’s “The Village” Honored with National Achievement Award
POCATELLO, ID — Just two years after its creation, Bannock County’s The Village: A Place for Youth and Families has been recognized nationally for pioneering a new program for at-risk youth. The Village recently received a 2025 Achievement Award from the National...
The Bannock County Fair is Going Wild—August 4–9 in Downey
DOWNEY, Idaho — The beloved Bannock County Fair returns to Downey next week with a wild theme: It’s a Jungle Out There! From August 4 to 9, the fairgrounds will be buzzing with food, music, animals, and exciting events for the whole family. This year’s fair is extra...
Bannock County to Celebrate Grand Opening of New Exhibit Hall at Fairgrounds in Downey
DOWNEY, ID – Bannock County is excited to announce the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the brand-new Bannock County Exhibit Hall, taking place Monday, August 4 at 5:00 p.m. at the Fairgrounds in Downey. The event will mark the official opening of a long-anticipated...
Bannock County Coroner Torey Danner Named Partner of the Year by Family Services Alliance
Pocatello, ID — Family Services Alliance (FSA) is proud to announce Bannock County Coroner Torey Danner as the 2025 Partner of the Year. Danner was honored for his outstanding commitment to supporting families in crisis and advancing FSA’s mission to provide critical...
Deceased Identification: single-vehicle fatal collision North of Chubbuck
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with Idaho State Police, has confirmed the identity of the deceased following the single-vehicle collision southbound on Interstate 15 at milepost 73 just north of Chubbuck on Thursday, July 10, 2025....
Deceased Identification: Fatal crash east of American Falls
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with Idaho State Police, has confirmed the identity of the deceased following the single-vehicle crash that occurred eastbound on Interstate 86 at milepost 53 on Sunday, June 29, 2025. Deceased: Bruce Turner, 72, of...
Open Burn Ban Begins July 1st for Bannock County Wildland-Urban Interface Areas
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho - Starting July 1, 2025, a ban on certain types of fires will be in place for all of Bannock County: Inkom, Arimo, Downey, McCammon, Lava, Pocatello Valley, Chubbuck, Pocatello, and North Bannock Fire District. Many of the fire officials from the...
Bannock County Sheriff’s Office Launches New Mobile App to Strengthen Community Connection
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho - The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the launch of a new mobile application designed to enhance communication and public safety services for residents. Developed in partnership with TheSheriffApp.com, the app is now...
Second-half of 2024 property taxes due in Idaho
Idaho property owners who chose to pay their 2024 property taxes in two parts should prepare for the second-half payment due on or before June 20, 2025. Taxes are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, June 20, 2025. Any tax payments postmarked or received after the due date are...