Bannock County
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Coroner releases cause and manner of death in Samantha Bear’s death investigation
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with the Chubbuck Police Department, has confirmed the cause and manner of death of 30-year-old Samantha Bear of Fort Hall, whose body was discovered in a canal near in Chubbuck on May 15, 2021. Cause of...
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...
A Letter from Your Elected Official: Jason Dixon
Preparing for the May 17 Primary Election Each year as the election season approaches, I find that there is a common misunderstanding and sense of confusion about party affiliation and voting in a Primary Election in Idaho. As the elected Bannock County Clerk, I’m...
Coroner releases official cause and manner of death re. decedent found by WinCo Foods
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with the Pocatello Police Department, has confirmed the cause and manner of death of the 45-year-old man who was found near WinCo Foods in Pocatello on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. Cause of Death: Hypothermia...
Official statement re. Bannock County jail employee
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office placed a jail employee on administrative leave after she was charged in connection with a criminal investigation in Salt Lake County, Utah. Marina Billings is a booking deputy in the Bannock County Jail. She has been with the...
A Letter from Your Elected Official: Ernie Moser
Looking back and evaluating the events of 2021, I believe that Bannock County is headed in a very positive direction. I’m not saying that we didn’t have our challenges, but we met them head-on and have come out ahead in the end. I hesitate picking out single events or...
2022 property tax reduction programs open for application
The new year offers Idahoans an opportunity to save money by reducing their property taxes. Applications opened on Jan. 2 for the 2022 Property Tax Reduction Program (a.k.a. “circuit breaker”) and the Homeowner’s Exemption. The Bannock County Assessor’s Office wants...
Bannock County 2021 Year in Review
This past year was a busy one in Bannock County Government. Whether it was a demanding assessment season, a rare Runoff Election, or a bustling budget session, we got a lot done in 2021, and we're proud of that. As time flies right past us, we want to take a second to...
New “Access Bannock County” newsletter to connect residents to local government
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – Bannock County residents will soon have a new way to stay in touch with their local government, as the County prepares to launch a newsletter for the new year. “Access Bannock County” will be a monthly email newsletter, delivered to...
Bannock County lights Courthouse trees for holiday season
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – East Center Street in Pocatello is about to be a little brighter. Bannock County is decorating the blue spruce trees in front of the Courthouse on 624 E Center Street. On Friday, crews began stringing 5,275 LED lights that will illuminate the...
Bannock County conducting internet speed survey, plans to improve broadband infrastructure
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – The Bannock County Commissioners are asking residents for their help to expand broadband access in the County by taking a short survey. The survey will determine what areas in Bannock County have inadequate internet access and speeds. In order...
McCammon officer involved shooting found to be justified
The Bannock County Prosecutor’s Office has determined that the officers involved in the shooting near McCammon on Oct. 13, 2021 were justified in their use of deadly force. Prosecutor Steven Herzog reviewed the Critical Incident Task Force Memorandum on Nov. 10, after...
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