The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with Idaho State Police, has confirmed the identity of the deceased following the two-vehicle fatality crash that occurred on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, on Interstate 15 near milepost 60 just north of Inkom. Deceased:...
Month: January 2026
Public hearings scheduled for proposed Bannock County Land Use and Development Ordinance (LUDO)
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – Bannock County residents will soon have the opportunity to participate in upcoming public hearings regarding a proposed update to the county’s land use regulations. The proposed draft consolidates eight existing county land-use codes into a...
Bannock County hosting community dinner to promote Veteran connection and mental health awareness
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Bannock County Veteran Services is inviting veterans, service members, families, and community members to a free dinner focused on building strong connections and encouraging open...
Two Arrested Following Shots Fired and Standoff Near Trail Creek
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – Two men are in custody following an early morning shooting and standoff near Trail Creek in Bannock County on Thursday, September 3, 2026. At approximately 2:00 a.m., Bannock County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of two men...
Bannock County finds West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquito Pool in Swan Lake, horse tests positive in Arimo
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) and Bannock County Mosquito Abatement have confirmed a West Nile Virus (WNV) positive mosquito pool near Swan Lake in Public Health District 6, located in Bannock County. No cases of WNV in humans have...
NEVER FORGET: Public invited to commemorate September 11 on 25th Anniversary
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – Twenty-five years following 9/11, members of the Bannock County community are gathering again to honor the lives lost in the attacks. The Bannock County Veteran Services office is hosting the annual 9/11 Patriot Day Community Commemoration in...
Bannock County Coroner’s Office Clarifies Policy Requiring Definitive Identification Prior to Cremations
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – The Bannock County Coroner’s Office is reiterating its commitment to public accountability and family peace of mind following recent media reports regarding cremation authorizations. Under Idaho statute, coroners must authorize all cremations...
Bannock County Announces “Mission 3E” Veterans Summit to Support Transitioning Service Members
Transitioning from military service to civilian life comes with challenges. That’s why Bannock County Veteran Services is hosting the Mission 3E Veterans Summit designed to welcome home service members, veterans, and their families, while providing them with a clear...
Bannock County Assessor’s Office warns residents of online property tax freeze scam targeting seniors
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho — Bannock County is warning residents about a false claim circulating online that directs homeowners born in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s to contact their local appraiser's office and request a "Form 1098-SR." The Bannock County Assessor’s Office...
Bannock County Enacts 180-day Emergency Moratorium on Data Center Permits to Craft Local Regulations
POCATELLO, ID — On Thursday, July 30, 2026, the Bannock County Board of Commissioners signed an ordinance enacting a temporary, 180-day emergency moratorium on accepting or processing data center permit applications within county jurisdiction. Effective July 30, 2026,...