Bannock County
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NEVER FORGET: Public invited to commemorate September 11 on 23rd anniversary
POCATELLO, Idaho – Twenty-three years following 9/11, members of the Bannock County community are gathering again to honor the lives lost in the attacks. The Bannock County Veteran Services office is hosting the annual 9/11 Patriot Day Community Commemoration in honor...
Courthouse and North 6th Avenue improvement project
The Bannock County Courthouse campus is undergoing significant improvements this fall. Construction will begin in August and continue through the remainder of 2024. Construction will impact entrances, parking, and vin inspections. Here are the most current changes...
Improvements to the Bannock County Courthouse campus will cause temporary changes in parking, entrances
POCATELLO, Idaho - The Bannock County Courthouse campus is undergoing significant improvements this fall. Among the improvements are an extended ADA entrance to the courthouse, an ADA ramp to the front of the Elections building, and the addition of a covered gazebo....
Letter from Your Elected Official: Torey Danner
Bannock County, I'd like to give you an update on the operations and goals of this office. First and foremost, in terms of evolution, I feel that we have done a great job of making our goals a reality. Last year, I worked hard to find a solution to not having a way to...
Annual Bannock County Fair to return with a summer splash
DOWNEY, Idaho – A century of tradition continues as the annual Bannock County Fair returns for another exciting year. The annual Bannock County Fair is returning to Downey Aug. 5 through 10. This year’s theme, “Barnyard Beach Party,” invites everyone to show off their...
Deceased Identification: fatal motorcycle crash in north Pocatello
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with the Pocatello Police Department, has confirmed the identity of the deceased following the crash that occurred at the intersection of Yellowstone Avenue and Flandro Drive in Pocatello around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday,...
Officials urge people to prepare for excessive heat in Bannock County this week
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – Triple-digit temperatures are expected in parts of southeast Idaho this week, so the Bannock County Office of Emergency Management is encouraging people to prepare for excessive heat. The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat watch...
Letter from Your Elected Official: Ernie Moser
Dear Residents of Bannock County, Many developments are happening in the County, and 2024 is shaping into a unique year. One of the most exceptional items this year is the progress we are making through the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The...
Local agencies participate in fire season training exercise
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – With fire season upon us, local fire and emergency response agencies led a successful training exercise last weekend. On Saturday, June 29, 2024, local fire departments from the Greater Interagency Fire Front (GIFF) conducted a Wildland Fire...
Open Burn Ban Begins July 1st for Bannock County Wildland-Urban Interface Areas
Starting July 1, 2024, certain types of fires will be banned in most parts of Bannock County: Inkom, Downey, Arimo, McCammon, Lava Hot Springs, the Pocatello Valley, Chubbuck, Pocatello, and the North Bannock Fire District. Fire officials throughout Bannock County...
Pocatello Residents to Receive TEST Wireless Emergency Alert Notification as part of Exercise
Pocatello residents in the area of South Pocatello will receive a TEST Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) notification Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 10 a.m. as part of an annual interagency fire training exercise. No action is needed by residents. For those residents who...
Deputy placed on administrative leave following allegations of misconduct
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho - On Feb. 28, 2024, the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office received information regarding an allegation of misconduct by one of our deputies. Based on the seriousness of the allegations, the deputy was immediately placed on administrative leave. The...
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