The Sixth Judicial District Magistrates Commission will conduct interviews of candidates for magistrate judge to succeed the Hon. Bryan K. Murray on May 6, 2022, at the Bannock County Courthouse, RM 301, beginning at 8:30 AM. The candidate names and interview...
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Summer concerts, events resume at Bannock County Event Center for the 2022 season
A summer of fun and music is ramping up at the Bannock County Event Center and Portneuf Wellness Complex on Fairgrounds Drive in Pocatello. Various events are scheduled all season long, including the Summer and Country Concert Series at the Portneuf Health Trust...
Idaho Falls man convicted for firing weapon at law enforcement
An east Idaho man was convicted Thursday for firing a weapon at a Chubbuck police officer in February 2021. On Thursday, April 21, 2022, a jury found Talon Scott Cavanaugh, 27, of Idaho Falls, guilty of one count of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer (f)...
Bannock County designated as a “contiguous disaster” area due to drought
The United States Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, designated Bannock County as a contiguous disaster area due to the recent drought affecting the state. On Monday, April 18, Secretary Vilsack sent a letter to Governor Brad Little designating two Idaho counties...
High school, junior high state rodeo championships to be held at Bannock County Event Center
The Bannock County Event Center is pleased to announce that it will continue hosting the Idaho High School Rodeo Association and the Idaho Junior High Division Rodeo State Championships. On February 24, the Board of County Commissioners approved contracts to continue...
New law will keep estimated 44 Bannock County residents on property tax reduction program
The Bannock County Assessor’s Office is aware of the recent changes made to the Property Tax Reduction Program, formerly known as the “Circuit Breaker.” Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 481 on March 29, effectively keeping approximately 40 Bannock County...
Sixth Judicial District Magistrate Commission to select new judge, requests public comment
The Sixth Judicial District Magistrate Commission will be selecting a magistrate judge to replace the Honorable Bryan K. Murray, who will be retiring effective 07/01/2022. The Magistrate Commission asks you for your help in the appointment by providing us with your...
Bannock County Chief Deputy Sheriff Mike Dahlquist to retire after 33 1/2 years
After three decades serving in the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, Chief Deputy Mike Dahlquist is announcing his retirement. Dahlquist has been an undeniable asset to the Sheriff’s Office, having worked his way through the ranks to become Sheriff Tony Manu’s...
Bannock County Planning and Development asks for public input on future Subdivision Ordinance
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – Bannock County officials are asking residents to weigh in on the future of the County’s open space. The offices of Planning and Development and Engineering are conducting an online survey to gather feedback from the community regarding their...
Bannock County looking to have ‘generational’ impacts with funds from ARPA
The Bannock County Board of Commissioners will soon decide how to spend the unprecedented, once-in-a-lifetime pandemic recovery funds from the federal government, and they have big ideas. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, or ARPA, provides $350 billion in...