The Bannock County Prosecutors Office has had some successes and challenges in the past year. We had three prosecutors leave in the last six (6) months: Dave McNeill, Zoie Laggis, and Matthew Glover. On the bright side, we hired Jason Stanley to cover our misdemeanor...
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Bannock County coroner sponsors bill to create a statewide next-of-kin database
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho - The Idaho legislature is considering a bill to create a statewide database to store people’s next of kin information. Next of kin is defined as a person’s closest living family member. This is who coroners and law enforcement notify when...
Deceased Identification: Fatality crash south of Swan Lake
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with Idaho State Police, has confirmed the identity of the deceased following the double fatality crash that occurred on US91 at milepost 24 in Bannock County on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. Deceased: Ivan...
Letter from Your Elected Official: Jason Dixon
It’s 2024, which means it’s time for another Presidential Election. This time, the way Idahoans vote for their party’s presidential nominee will be very different than in 2020. For the first time in over a decade, the Republican and Democratic Parties will hold a...
Bannock County offers help applying for the Property Tax Reduction program
The Property Tax Reduction (PTR) program, which helps Idahoans 65 and older save up to $1,500 on their property taxes, is moving to online-only applications in 2024. The PTR program, formerly known as the “circuit breaker,” reduces property taxes for seniors, widows...
Bannock County hosting public meeting February 5 to discuss solar energy projects regulations
A discussion on regulations for potential solar farms in Bannock County will be held next week. On Monday, Feb. 5, from 5-7 p.m., the Bannock County Commissioners and Planning & Development staff will be at the Marsh Valley High School, 12655 S Hwy. 91 in Arimo,...
Walk-in clinics scheduled for veterans applying for Property Tax Reduction program
Applications are now open for Idaho’s Property Tax Reduction (PTR) program and Property Tax Benefit for Disabled Veterans, which help qualified Idahoans save up to $1,500 on their property taxes. The PTR program, formerly known as the “circuit breaker,” reduces...
Deceased Identification: Inkom house fire
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, has confirmed the identity of the deceased following the house fire in the 2900 block of W Old Highway 91 west of Inkom on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. Deceased: Leonard Damron, 80,...
Deceased Identification: train versus semi fatality collision in Minidoka County
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with the Minidoka County Sheriff’s Office, has confirmed the identity of the deceased following the semi versus train fatality collision in Blaine County on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. Deceased: Efrain Juarez-Ramirez, 46,...
Public asked to help shape the future of Bannock County
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho - People are moving to Idaho, and Bannock County is starting to feel the impacts of that growth. In planning for the future, Bannock County Planning & Development is asking for your help as we rewrite the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. “The...