Bannock County Veteran Services is inviting the community to a ceremony honoring those lost in the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor 82 years ago. People are invited to join together at the Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge on Thursday, Dec. 7, at 11 a.m., for a beloved...
Month: November 2022
Bannock County homeowners will see $15 million in property tax reduction; tax bills will be mailed next week
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – Homeowners in Bannock County will soon know how much they will save on their property taxes this year. In 2023, the Idaho Legislature passed House Bill 292 to reduce property taxes by about $300 million. The reduction comes from three areas: ...
Bannock County 2023 Thanksgiving closure schedule
Certain Bannock County offices will be closed this week due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, Nov. 27. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope everyone has a warm, safe, and happy Thanksgiving. Below is a list of office...
Bannock County and Ian Munsick gift portion of concert ticket sales to Highland High School restoration
POCATELLO, Idaho - Bannock County and country music artist Ian Munsick are donating a portion of concert ticket sales to help restore Highland High School. On Tuesday, Nov. 14, the Bannock County Commissioners presented a check for more than $6,600 to the...
National Adoption Day event on Nov. 17 to offer information about adoption
The 6th Judicial District is hosting a National Adopt Day Celebration that will offer information about adoption. On Friday, Nov. 17, the 6th Judicial District is hosting a celebration featuring information about adoption as well as youth and adult speakers, including...
More than 10,000 lbs of hazardous waste collected in 2023
More than 10,000 lbs. of hazardous waste were diverted out of the Fort Hall Mine Landfill this year, protecting local drinking water from contamination. This was done through Bannock County’s Household Hazardous Waste Days, a program that allows residents of the...
911 callers can now share video to Bannock County dispatch centers
POCATELLO, Idaho – People in need of emergency services can now send live video to all dispatch centers in Bannock County. On Monday, Oct. 23, the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office implemented new technology to enhance 911 services and allow callers to send live video...
Arizona man sentenced to 40 years in prison for lewd conduct with a child, inducing minor into prostitution
POCATELLO, Idaho – Daniel Andrade, 36, of Arizona, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for lewd conduct with a minor and inducing a minor into prostitution, the Bannock County Prosecutor’s Office announced today. On Jun. 12, Andrade pleaded guilty to three counts of...
Bannock County launches new system for employee recruitment
Bannock County is rolling out a new system for listing vacant jobs and receiving applications. On Friday, Oct. 13, Bannock County’s Human Resources Department officially launched the new system called ApplicantPro. “We’re excited to implement ApplicantPro because...
Bannock County Prosecutor’s Office files felony complaint against owner of Downard Funeral Home & Crematory
On Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, the Bannock County Prosecutor’s Office filed a felony criminal complaint against Lance Peck, former owner of the Downard Funeral Home & Crematory. “We anticipate the felony complaint to be merged with the misdemeanor complaints filed...