POCATELLO, Idaho – Bannock County is unveiling the recent improvements to the courthouse campus. Since August 2024, the courthouse campus has been undergoing construction to enhance ADA access, increase parking availability, and improve the courthouse's landscape. The...
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Deceased Identification: compact SUV and motorcycle collision on Yellowstone Avenue
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with the Pocatello Police Department, has confirmed the identity of the deceased following a collision with a compact SUV and motorcycle on the 1000 block of Yellowstone Avenue in Pocatello on Wednesday, March 26,...
Bannock County Road Restrictions in Effect Due to Thawing Weather
Bannock County is temporarily limiting the weight and speed of commercial vehicles because of warmer weather. These rules will last until May 1, 2025, to help protect the roads from damage caused by freezing and thawing during the winter. Starting now, vehicles are...
Deceased Identification: single-vehicle crash in Grace, Idaho
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with the Caribou County Sheriff’s Office, has confirmed the identity of the man who died from injuries sustained in the single-vehicle crash on Fish Hatchery Road south of Grace, Idaho, on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025....
Drop-off recycling at Fort Hall Mine Landfill, McCammon Transfer Station no longer accepting plastic
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – The drop-off recycling centers at the Fort Hall Mine Landfill and McCammon Transfer Station are no longer accepting plastic for recycling. This does not change the City of Pocatello’s curbside recycling program. Bannock County Solid Waste is...
Warm winter weather prompts early distribution of sandbags from Bannock County
Bannock County officials and partnering agencies are making free sandbags available to the community early to help residents protect their homes from the melting snow. The recent warm weather in Bannock County is quickly melting snow and thawing soil in valley areas,...
Bannock County Veterans Services offers help to veterans writing wills
A will and testament are a necessary tool for everyone. For some, completing a will can be a daunting task. The Idaho Military Legal Alliance, in conjunction with Bannock County Veteran Services, is offering to help local veterans with this task. Veterans and their...
Open houses scheduled to help residents apply for Property Tax Reduction
Certain Idahoans could save up to $1,500 on their property taxes, and the Bannock County Assessor is encouraging folks to see if they qualify. The Property Tax Reduction (PTR) program, formerly known as the “circuit breaker,” reduces property taxes for seniors,...
2024 Christmas and New Years’ Schedule
Due to the upcoming Christmas and New Years holidays, some Bannock County offices will have irregular hours. Monday, Dec. 23: Veteran Services - CLOSED Early closure Tuesday, Dec. 24:Adult Probation & Pretrial - 3 p.m.Assessor - 3 p.m.Auditing - 3...
Schedule your next Driver’s License renewal online at the Bannock County Driver’s License Office
Drivers looking to renew their licenses can now use an online tool to schedule their appointments at the Bannock County Driver’s License Office. The new scheduling system will make things simpler for patrons who prefer to have an appointment rather than walk in....