The Bannock County Office of Planning and Development is hosting a series of open houses to gather community input on the future Land Use and Development Ordinance for the unincorporated areas of the county. The open houses will be held throughout the month of April...
Month: January 2023
Bannock County encourages residents to prepare for potential flooding, free sandbags available
As spring weather returns to eastern Idaho, the potential for melting snow to cause flooding increases. 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...
Letter from your Elected Official: Jeff Hough
The old saying that when it rains, it pours is true regarding water issues. There are several things currently happening that we need to pay attention to. Late last year, the Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency issued their final ruling...
Public Procurement Month – Meet Bannock County’s Chief Procurement Officer
When people think of doing business with a government entity, they may not realize all that goes into the process. The word “procurement” may not even come to mind. That’s one reason Governor Brad Little recently signed a proclamation establishing the month of March...
Bannock County Sheriff’s Office participates in statewide effort to calm aggressive driving in Idaho
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho—The Bannock County Sheriff's Office and law enforcement partners across Idaho are working together to educate drivers and stop aggressive driving. February 26 through March 11, 2023, our officers will dedicate enhanced patrols to watch for...
Deceased Identification: Wrong-Way Driver Fatal Crash in Pocatello
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with Idaho State Police, has confirmed the identity of the deceased following a three-vehicle collision on I15 southbound at milepost 70.4 in Bannock County on Friday, February 17, 2023. Deceased: Tyler Michael Gunn,...
Letter from Your Elected Official: Tony Manu
I’ve been a Bannock County deputy for almost 31 years: my entire law enforcement career has been dedicated to the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office. I’ve always known and believed this industry is service- and people-oriented. One of my goals for the Sheriff’s Office...
Deceased Identification: fatal officer-involved shooting on Center Street
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with Eastern Idaho Critical Incident Taskforce, has confirmed the identity of the deceased following an officer-involved shooting on the 700 block of West Center Street in Pocatello on Friday, January 27, 2023....
Bannock County Planning and Development asks for public input on future Land Use Ordinance
Bannock County officials are asking residents to weigh in on the future of the County’s Land Use Ordinance for the unincorporated areas of the county. The Planning and Development Offices is conducting an online survey to gather feedback from county residents...
Deceased Identification: semi and pickup truck collision
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with Idaho State Police, has confirmed the identity of the deceased following a collision between a semi and pickup truck northbound on Interstate 15 at milepost 62 in Bannock County on Tuesday, January 24, 2023....