BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho — As the NCAA tournament tips off, Bannock County is launching its own version of "March Madness.” The community is invited to help name the newest recruit at the Mosquito Abatement District: a high-tech Hylio AG-230 pesticide drone. The drone is...

BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – Crews are breaking ground on a new, modern entrance to the Fort Hall Mine Landfill that will reduce wait times for local residents. Bannock County is announcing the construction of a new scale house and entrance at the county landfill, located...

People living in rural Bannock County will soon see a major life-saving upgrade when they call 911. The Bannock County Ambulance District and County Commissioners are replacing volunteer-based ambulances with a full-time Advanced Life Support (ALS) crew based at the...

POCATELLO, Idaho - Bannock County officials invite the community to celebrate the grand opening of a new multi-use facility that will provide critical resources for local youth and serve as the administrative hub for the Bannock County Event Center. A ribbon-cutting...

POCATELLO – Bannock County announced today that the county courthouse in Pocatello has been illuminated green as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort by counties, the National Association of Counties (NACo), and the National Association of...

Due to ongoing hazardous fire conditions, Bannock County has extended its burn ban until October 15, 2025. The ban, which has been in effect since July 1, applies to all of Bannock County, including its municipalities and fire districts. The decision to extend the ban...

BANNOCK COUNTY, IDAHO — Bannock County and United Way of Southeastern Idaho are proud to announce a new partnership initiative focused on building a stronger economy by tackling one of the biggest challenges facing working families: affordable and accessible...

BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – Bannock County Planning & Development is seeking the public’s help as staff works to rewrite and modernize the county’s Land Use & Development Ordinance. The proposed update will combine the County’s eight current land use ordinances...

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) and Bannock County Mosquito Abatement have confirmed a West Nile Virus (WNV) positive mosquito pool in Public Health District 6, located in Bannock County.  No cases of WNV in humans have been reported. Bannock County Mosquito...

BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho — Bannock County has released its proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year and is asking residents to review it and provide feedback. The budget outlines how the County plans to use taxpayer money and other revenue to pay for essential...