One of the duties that an Elected Clerk is called on to perform in Idaho is to manage the jury duty system and summon citizens for jury duty. Each month as the Jury Commissioner mails jury summons, I know that I can look forward to a few texts from old friends...
Emma Iannacone
A look at Bannock County’s Election Security
As confidence in U.S. elections wobbles nationwide, staff in the Bannock County Elections Office are proud of the measures they’ve taken to secure local election results. Earlier this year, the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office conducted the first official...
Sheriff’s Office recommends families check sex offender registry before Halloween
There are approximately 300 registered sex offenders in Bannock County, and the Sheriff’s Office wants parents to know which houses their children should avoid when trick-or-treating. “Registered sex offenders report their home address to us. If you are going...
PRESERVING HISTORY: Bannock County Veterans Services asking public to share memories of Pearl Harbor attack
Bannock County Veteran Services is asking the public to share their memories of the fateful attacks on Pearl Harbor. On December 7, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service attacked the U.S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu. The attack, which killed more...
City to vacate part of North 6th Ave, Bannock County Courthouse adding street parking
Pedestrians crossing the street between the Bannock County Courthouse and Courthouse Annex will soon have a safer experience. At a public hearing held on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, the Pocatello City Council voted unanimously to vacate 300 feet of North 6th Avenue...
Interview with Cpl. Livermore
Ever wondered what it’s like to work in a jail? Hear from Cpl. Justin Livermore, who joined the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office in June 2014 as a detention deputy. Q: What is the training process like? A: Training for the detention center is very thorough. It’s going...
Letter from Your Elected Official: Ernie Moser
I believe Bannock County is headed in a positive direction after looking back and evaluating the events throughout 2022. We did have some significant challenges. However, we faced them, and we continued to make progress throughout the year. The budgeting process was a...
Deceased Identification: fatality crash in Bingham County
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with Idaho State Police, has confirmed the identity of the deceased following the two-vehicle collision northbound on US 91 at milepost 97 in Bingham County on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Deceased: Colby John Platt, 24, of...
Bannock County burn ban extended through October 15
The Bannock County Commissioners voted Friday to extend the county-wide burn ban through Oct. 15, 2022. The ban, which began on July 1, extends to certain types of fires for most parts of Bannock County: Inkom Downey, Arimo, McCammon, Lava, Pocatello Valley, Chubbuck,...
Interview with Sgt. Weaver
Ever wondered what it’s like to work in a jail? Hear from Sgt. Jodi Weaver, who joined the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office in March of 2008 as a detention deputy. Q: What was the training process like for you? A: I was older when I started, but I knew nothing about...