Free Dumpster Days are returning to the cities in southern Bannock County. Bannock County Commissioners recently partnered with PSI Waste Systems and the cities of Arimo, Downey, Lava Hot Springs, and McCammon to offer Free Dumpster Days during the summer. Bannock...
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Memorial Day weekend marks 20 years of the Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial in Pocatello
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – The Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial is commemorating 20 years of honoring the men and women who died serving the United States in the Global War on Terrorism. The beloved Memorial will return to Pocatello from Friday, May 24, until Memorial Day,...
Early voter turnout low in Bannock County for May 21 Primary Election
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho—Fewer people are voting early in the Bannock County 2024 Primary Election than in previous years. Early voting ended on Friday, May 17, with 1,863 people casting their ballot either early or via absentee ballot. Comparatively, more than 3,000...
SAFE ROADS: Bannock County repairing, adding guardrails on high-traffic roads
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – This summer, Bannock County is taking significant steps to enhance road safety. Bannock County Road & Bridge recently repaired and added more than 2,500 feet of guardrail in high-traffic areas. Guardrails are barriers that shield a driver...
TRAIL SAFETY: Sheriff’s Office reminds outdoor enthusiasts to lock car doors at trailheads
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho - As Idahoans begin to hit the trails again, prowlers are taking advantage of unlocked vehicles. The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is receiving increasing reports of burglaries in unlocked vehicles at trailheads. There are even reports of...
Letter from Your Elected Official: Jeff Hough
Summer is almost upon us, and it’s time to think about getting outside. At this time, we have a lot of great projects going on to enhance this summer’s activities. I’m frequently asked about concerts and what shows we will have this year. We recently signed an...
Free hazardous waste disposal returns to the Fort Hall Mine Landfill this Saturday
Household Hazardous Waste days are returning to the Fort Hall Mine Landfill this Saturday, April 6, 2024. Bannock County residents can dispose of their household hazardous waste for free at the Fort Hall Mine Landfill on the first Saturday of every month from April to...
Bannock County offering free sandbags for residents to prepare for spring flooding
People in southeast Idaho should be prepared for potential flooding this spring. The Bannock County Office of Emergency Management is partnering with area agencies to distribute free sandbags to residents to help prevent property damage due to flooding. “We hope...
Community weighs in on the future of Bannock County
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho — Hundreds of people are helping shape Bannock County's future. Their input will guide the Planning & Development staff as they rewrite the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. “We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the effort people put into sharing...
Idaho governor signs bill to create a statewide next-of-kin database
A new law will help Idaho coroners notify families faster when a loved one dies. Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed Senate Bill 1365 into law on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. The bill will create a statewide database to store people’s next-of-kin information. Next of kin is...