Bannock County
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Open houses scheduled to help Bannock County residents apply for 2026 Property Tax Reduction
Certain Idahoans could save up to $1,500 on their property taxes, and the Bannock County Assessor is encouraging folks to see if they qualify. The Property Tax Reduction (PTR) program, formerly known as the “circuit breaker,” reduces property taxes for seniors,...
Sparklight Awards $5,000 Charitable Giving Fund Grant to Bannock County FOP Christmas
POCATELLO, Idaho (Dec. 29, 2025) – Children in Bannock County experienced a brighter holiday season thanks to a $5,000 grant from Sparklight® through its Charitable Giving Fund. The grant supported the Bannock County FOP Christmas Cops & Kids program, which pairs...
Residents can report wind storm damage on Public Safety App
Bannock County, Idaho — The Bannock County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is encouraging residents to report damages from last week’s severe wind storms to help future mitigation efforts. Residents are asked to download the new Public Safety App and use the...
Bannock County Ambulance District to launch 24/7 Advanced Life Support Service for South County in July 2026
People living in rural Bannock County will soon see a major life-saving upgrade when they call 911. The Bannock County Ambulance District and County Commissioners are replacing volunteer-based ambulances with a full-time Advanced Life Support (ALS) crew based at the...
Bannock County remembers 84th anniversary of Pearl Harbor attacks
Bannock County Veteran Services is inviting the community to a ceremony honoring the lives lost in the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor 84 years ago. The ceremony will begin at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7, at the Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge on W Fremont Street in...
2025 Property Taxes Due December 20; Tax Bills Now in the Mail
Bannock County property owners can expect to receive their 2025 property tax bills in the coming days. Treasurer Jennifer Clark’s office mailed the bills, along with an informational flyer, on Thursday, Nov. 20. Because Dec. 20 falls on a Saturday, this year property...
Bannock County to Celebrate Opening of New Youth Development Center and Events Complex Offices
POCATELLO, Idaho - Bannock County officials invite the community to celebrate the grand opening of a new multi-use facility that will provide critical resources for local youth and serve as the administrative hub for the Bannock County Event Center. A ribbon-cutting...
Bannock County Lights Courthouse Green in Support of Operation Green Light for Veterans
POCATELLO – Bannock County announced today that the county courthouse in Pocatello has been illuminated green as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort by counties, the National Association of Counties (NACo), and the National Association of...
Death investigation underway in Bannock County
INKOM, Idaho - The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office and the Coroner’s Office are investigating the suspicious death of a 19-year-old male discovered on the morning of November 1, 2025, on private property in Inkom, ID. An autopsy has been ordered to determine the...
Annual ‘Stuff the Stocking’ fundraiser set for November 8 to support Cops & Kids holiday event
CHUBBUCK, ID – Law enforcement officers from across Bannock County will be donning Santa hats and collecting donations at the annual “Stuff the Stocking” fundraiser, taking place Saturday, November 8, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Chubbuck Walmart, located at...
Bannock County Extends Burn Ban Until October 15, 2025
Due to ongoing hazardous fire conditions, Bannock County has extended its burn ban until October 15, 2025. The ban, which has been in effect since July 1, applies to all of Bannock County, including its municipalities and fire districts. The decision to extend the ban...
Bannock County, United Way of Southeastern Idaho launch KIDS First Coalition to strengthen local workforce and economy
BANNOCK COUNTY, IDAHO — Bannock County and United Way of Southeastern Idaho are proud to announce a new partnership initiative focused on building a stronger economy by tackling one of the biggest challenges facing working families: affordable and accessible...
