Bannock County
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2022 Election Day in Bannock County
Volunteers and election staff in Bannock County are preparing for voters to cast their ballots on Election Day. Voter turnout has been steady, with more than 7,700 people casting their ballots early in Bannock County, slightly lower than the comparable 2018 mid-term...
Bannock County Coroner’s Office gains new equipment to better serve region
Thanks to a generous donation from the Greater Idaho Healthcare Coalition, the Bannock County Coroner’s Office is now the proud owner of a Mobile Morgue Trailer. The trailer will be used regionally as a deployable asset for large-scale incidents that require a mass...
Deceased Identification: two-vehicle collision on US30 west of Lava Hot Springs
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with Idaho State Police and the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, has confirmed the identity of the deceased following the two-vehicle collision on US30 at milepost 370, west of Lava Hot Springs on Monday, October 31,...
Letter from Your Elected Official: Jason Dixon
One of the duties that an Elected Clerk is called on to perform in Idaho is to manage the jury duty system and summon citizens for jury duty. Each month as the Jury Commissioner mails jury summons, I know that I can look forward to a few texts from old friends...
A look at Bannock County’s Election Security
As confidence in U.S. elections wobbles nationwide, staff in the Bannock County Elections Office are proud of the measures they’ve taken to secure local election results. Earlier this year, the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office conducted the first official...
Sheriff’s Office recommends families check sex offender registry before Halloween
There are approximately 300 registered sex offenders in Bannock County, and the Sheriff’s Office wants parents to know which houses their children should avoid when trick-or-treating. “Registered sex offenders report their home address to us. If you are going...
PRESERVING HISTORY: Bannock County Veterans Services asking public to share memories of Pearl Harbor attack
Bannock County Veteran Services is asking the public to share their memories of the fateful attacks on Pearl Harbor. On December 7, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service attacked the U.S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu. The attack, which killed more...
City to vacate part of North 6th Ave, Bannock County Courthouse adding street parking
Pedestrians crossing the street between the Bannock County Courthouse and Courthouse Annex will soon have a safer experience. At a public hearing held on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, the Pocatello City Council voted unanimously to vacate 300 feet of North 6th Avenue...
Interview with Cpl. Livermore
Ever wondered what it’s like to work in a jail? Hear from Cpl. Justin Livermore, who joined the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office in June 2014 as a detention deputy. Q: What is the training process like? A: Training for the detention center is very thorough. It’s going...
Letter from Your Elected Official: Ernie Moser
I believe Bannock County is headed in a positive direction after looking back and evaluating the events throughout 2022. We did have some significant challenges. However, we faced them, and we continued to make progress throughout the year. The budgeting process was a...
Deceased Identification: fatality crash in Bingham County
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with Idaho State Police, has confirmed the identity of the deceased following the two-vehicle collision northbound on US 91 at milepost 97 in Bingham County on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Deceased: Colby John Platt, 24, of...
Bannock County burn ban extended through October 15
The Bannock County Commissioners voted Friday to extend the county-wide burn ban through Oct. 15, 2022. The ban, which began on July 1, extends to certain types of fires for most parts of Bannock County: Inkom Downey, Arimo, McCammon, Lava, Pocatello Valley, Chubbuck,...
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