The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, has confirmed the identity of the deceased following the mobile home fire on the 6300 block of South Fifth Avenue in Pocatello on March 23, 2022. Deceased: Richard G. Sergi,...
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Bannock County to host Critical Incident Stress Management training for area first responders
Local first responders are forming a support team to help each other recover from traumatic incidents. The Bannock County Office of Emergency Management is partnering with the Greater Idaho Healthcare Coalition to host a Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)...
Bannock County officials award contracts for jail medical bay renovation
Bannock County officials recently awarded contracts for the renovation of the Detention Center’s medical bay to several East Idaho companies. After 27 years of use, the medical and dental units at the Bannock County Detention Center, located at the Sheriff’s Office on...
Captain Tad Bybee retires from Bannock County Sheriff’s Office after 32 years
Another long-time deputy is announcing his retirement after serving 32 years with the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office. Captain Tad Bybee joined the detention division in October of 1990 and will officially retire on Wednesday, March 16 as the highest-ranking deputy in...
JFAC approves Bannock County’s request for funds for East Idaho autopsy center
The presence of five Bannock County elected officials in Boise proved successful Wednesday morning. The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee unanimously approved the supplemental appropriation item that would help fund the creation of an East Idaho Forensic...
Letter from Your Elected Official: Tony Manu
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office has experienced a big shift in leadership within the last two years due to several people retiring, including the former sheriff, chief deputy, a captain, a sargeant, a lead dispatcher, and three deputies. The average years of...
Bannock County finalizes precinct maps ahead of May Primary Election
The Bannock County Elections Office is unveiling the new precinct maps ahead of the May Primary Election. The new boundaries will determine which districts voters and candidates live in. The new boundaries will be in effect for the May 17 Primary Election and will...
Bannock County completes ADA restroom renovations under budget
Bannock County is fulfilling its promise to provide accessible facilities for people of all abilities. After months of hard work--and supply chain delays---the six newly renovated, wheelchair accessible restrooms in the Bannock County Courthouse were completed under...
6th District Court welcomes new Treatment Court Manager, Aimee Austin
There’s a new face at the Bannock County Courthouse. Aimee Austin was recently hired as the new 6th District Treatment Court Manager. Kerry Hong, Trial Court Administrator, shared his enthusiasm for Austin, “The 6th Judicial District is excited to welcome Aimee to the...
Lt. Doug Armstrong to retire from Sheriff’s Office after 30 years of service
A long-time Bannock County Sheriff’s Deputy is hanging up his badge after nearly 30 years of service. Lieutenant Doug Armstrong is officially retiring Friday, Feb. 25 from serving in the Criminal Division of the Sheriff’s Office. Armstrong joined the Sheriff’s Office...