Bannock County
HighlightsHere you’ll find all news releases from Bannock County.
**JURY SCAM ALERT**
The Bannock County Clerk’s Office has received numerous reports of phone fraudsters threatening prosecution for failing to appear for jury service. These scammers are asking for false fines to be paid with prepaid cards. Bannock County Clerk Jason Dixon and Bannock...
Deceased Identification: multi-vehicle fatality crash north of Pocatello
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with Idaho State Police, has confirmed the identities of the deceased following the multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 15 at milepost 74.5 in Bannock County on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Deceased: Jaren Goering,...
Deadline approaching for veterans exposed to toxic substances to apply for benefits, Bannock County offers walk-in hours to help
Veterans who were exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances in recent wars are encouraged to file for expanded benefits before August 9, 2023. In 2022, congress passed the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins (PACT) Act, the largest VA...
Ribbon cutting set for Bannock County’s youth and family center: The Village
Families in Southeast Idaho have a new resource to connect them to the help their child needs. The Village: A Place for Youth and Families is hosting a ribbon cutting and open house on Tuesday, August 8, at 10:00 a.m. at 345 N 5th Avenue in Pocatello. The public is...
Bannock County wraps up BOE and property assessment appeal process
Bannock County recently wrapped up the annual property assessment appeals and Board of Equalization process. Every year, property owners are given a chance to appeal their property’s assessed value after receiving their assessment notices from their county Assessor’s...
Letter from Your Elected Official: Torey Danner
Bannock County, As your County Coroner, I just wanted to give you an update on the evolution, operations, and goals of this office. First and foremost, in terms of evolution, we are always striving to provide the best service we can for the citizens of Bannock County....
Bannock County Sheriff’s Office mourns loss of Cpl. Albert Luce
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of our long-time deputy and friend, Cpl. Albert Luce. Luce, 40, passed away on July 9, 2023, at the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls following an all-terrain vehicle crash on July 2 while...
Open Burn Ban Begins July 15th for Bannock County Wildland-Urban Interface Areas
Starting July 15, a ban on certain types of fires will be in place for all of Bannock County: Inkom, Arimo, Downey, McCammon, Lava, Pocatello Valley, Chubbuck, Pocatello, and North Bannock Fire District. Many of the fire officials from the municipalities and fire...
Bannock County and McCammon partner to improve emergency medical services for Marsh Valley area
A new partnership is aiming to improve emergency medical services for residents in southern Bannock County. Bannock County and the City of McCammon recently signed an agreement to locate advanced life support providers in McCammon to improve service times for...
Statement from Prosecutor Herzog re. Goody case
Firstly, I’d like to express my sympathy to the Goody family, especially Jared. They have been through an ordeal and suffered greatly at the hands of the defendant, Courtney Goody. Due to the public’s growing interest in this case, I’d like to offer some background...
Bannock County Sheriff holds paperback book drive for inmates
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is holding a book drive for the inmates in their custody. On Saturday, June 24 people are invited to drop off paperback and softbound books of all genres at the Sheriff’s Office from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “We are exploring a variety of...
Bannock County Planning & Development introduces new way to apply for building and zoning permits
Bannock County Planning and Development is implementing a new software to make it easier for contractors and developers to apply for building and zoning permits. The new software went live on Monday, June 12 on bannockcounty.gov/planning. “We believe this will be a...
