Bannock County
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Early voter turnout low in Bannock County for May 21 Primary Election
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho—Fewer people are voting early in the Bannock County 2024 Primary Election than in previous years. Early voting ended on Friday, May 17, with 1,863 people casting their ballot either early or via absentee ballot. Comparatively, more than 3,000...
SAFE ROADS: Bannock County repairing, adding guardrails on high-traffic roads
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – This summer, Bannock County is taking significant steps to enhance road safety. Bannock County Road & Bridge recently repaired and added more than 2,500 feet of guardrail in high-traffic areas. Guardrails are barriers that shield a driver...
TRAIL SAFETY: Sheriff’s Office reminds outdoor enthusiasts to lock car doors at trailheads
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho - As Idahoans begin to hit the trails again, prowlers are taking advantage of unlocked vehicles. The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is receiving increasing reports of burglaries in unlocked vehicles at trailheads. There are even reports of...
Letter from Your Elected Official: Jeff Hough
Summer is almost upon us, and it’s time to think about getting outside. At this time, we have a lot of great projects going on to enhance this summer’s activities. I’m frequently asked about concerts and what shows we will have this year. We recently signed an...
Free hazardous waste disposal returns to the Fort Hall Mine Landfill this Saturday
Household Hazardous Waste days are returning to the Fort Hall Mine Landfill this Saturday, April 6, 2024. Bannock County residents can dispose of their household hazardous waste for free at the Fort Hall Mine Landfill on the first Saturday of every month from April to...
Bannock County offering free sandbags for residents to prepare for spring flooding
People in southeast Idaho should be prepared for potential flooding this spring. The Bannock County Office of Emergency Management is partnering with area agencies to distribute free sandbags to residents to help prevent property damage due to flooding. “We hope...
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...
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...
