The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of our long-time deputy and friend, Cpl. Albert Luce. Luce, 40, passed away on July 9, 2023, at the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls following an all-terrain vehicle crash on July 2 while...
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Open Burn Ban Begins July 15th for Bannock County Wildland-Urban Interface Areas
Starting July 15, 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 municipalities and fire...
Bannock County and McCammon partner to improve emergency medical services for Marsh Valley area
A new partnership is aiming to improve emergency medical services for residents in southern Bannock County. Bannock County and the City of McCammon recently signed an agreement to locate advanced life support providers in McCammon to improve service times for...
Statement from Prosecutor Herzog re. Goody case
Firstly, I’d like to express my sympathy to the Goody family, especially Jared. They have been through an ordeal and suffered greatly at the hands of the defendant, Courtney Goody. Due to the public’s growing interest in this case, I’d like to offer some background...
Bannock County Sheriff holds paperback book drive for inmates
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is holding a book drive for the inmates in their custody. On Saturday, June 24 people are invited to drop off paperback and softbound books of all genres at the Sheriff’s Office from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “We are exploring a variety of...
Bannock County Planning & Development introduces new way to apply for building and zoning permits
Bannock County Planning and Development is implementing a new software to make it easier for contractors and developers to apply for building and zoning permits. The new software went live on Monday, June 12 on bannockcounty.gov/planning. “We believe this will be a...
County, City, and Local Agencies Attend Pocatello Public Safety Tabletop Exercise
Special Agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) led a training session for local first responder agencies. Earlier this month, the City of Pocatello and Bannock County Office of Emergency Management coordinated the Public Safety Tabletop Exercise with...
U of I Extension courses: a place to preserve your produce and make new pals
Bannock County residents can reconnect to their agriculture roots through new courses offered at the University of Idaho Extension office. Katie Hickok is the Family and Consumer Science Educator for the Bannock County U of I Extension. For the past year, she’s been...
Letter from Your Elected Official: Stephen Herzog
The Prosecutor’s Office has been busy lately. We just brought on a new prosecuting attorney and administrative assistant who will bring some new energy and insights to the office. Two of our prosecutors have been taking cases to trial at a breakneck pace and ending up...
Vendors, sponsors, and classic cars wanted for the 2023 Bannock County Independence Day Celebration
Planning is underway for the 2023 Bannock County Independence Day Celebration, which will take place on Tuesday, July 4, at the Bannock County Event Center and Portneuf Wellness Complex. The Independence Day Celebration, a beloved tradition for thousands of southeast...