Bannock County
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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...
Planning & Development returning to previous permitting software
We would like to extend our gratitude for your patience and understanding as we have worked through the implementation of our new permitting software – Cityworks. We have always valued your feedback and suggestions regarding our systems and processes. After careful...
Dates announced for 2024 Free Days at Fort Hall Mine Landfill
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – The popular Free Days at the Fort Hall Mine Landfill are returning this summer. Bannock County announced the dates for the 2024 Free Days: May 18, July 20, and Oct. 19. “We’re excited to offer this service again. It’s one of the ways we try to...
Deceased Identification: Man found dead in Chubbuck
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with the Chubbuck Police Department, has confirmed the identity of the deceased found in a horse pasture on West Linden Avenue in Chubbuck on March 13, 2024. Deceased: Nasibu Nuro, 22, of Boise Next of kin has been...
The Bannock County Historical Society Presents: Idaho’s Merci Train
Greetings, Members! The Bannock County Historical Society’s monthly business meeting is being held March 19th at 6 PM in the Veterans Memorial Building, 300 N. Johnson Ave, Pocatello (parking available in the rear lot) due to ongoing construction in our building. This...
Letter from Your Elected Official: Steve Herzog
The Bannock County Prosecutors Office has had some successes and challenges in the past year. We had three prosecutors leave in the last six (6) months: Dave McNeill, Zoie Laggis, and Matthew Glover. On the bright side, we hired Jason Stanley to cover our misdemeanor...
Bannock County coroner sponsors bill to create a statewide next-of-kin database
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho - The Idaho legislature is considering a bill to create a statewide database to store people’s next of kin information. Next of kin is defined as a person’s closest living family member. This is who coroners and law enforcement notify when...
Deceased Identification: Fatality crash south of Swan Lake
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with Idaho State Police, has confirmed the identity of the deceased following the double fatality crash that occurred on US91 at milepost 24 in Bannock County on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. Deceased: Ivan...
Letter from Your Elected Official: Jason Dixon
It’s 2024, which means it’s time for another Presidential Election. This time, the way Idahoans vote for their party’s presidential nominee will be very different than in 2020. For the first time in over a decade, the Republican and Democratic Parties will hold a...
Bannock County offers help applying for the Property Tax Reduction program
The Property Tax Reduction (PTR) program, which helps Idahoans 65 and older save up to $1,500 on their property taxes, is moving to online-only applications in 2024. The PTR program, formerly known as the “circuit breaker,” reduces property taxes for seniors, widows...
Bannock County hosting public meeting February 5 to discuss solar energy projects regulations
A discussion on regulations for potential solar farms in Bannock County will be held next week. On Monday, Feb. 5, from 5-7 p.m., the Bannock County Commissioners and Planning & Development staff will be at the Marsh Valley High School, 12655 S Hwy. 91 in Arimo,...
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