Special Agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) led a training session for local first responder agencies. Earlier this month, the City of Pocatello and Bannock County Office of Emergency Management coordinated the Public Safety Tabletop Exercise with...
Month: April 2023
U of I Extension courses: a place to preserve your produce and make new pals
Bannock County residents can reconnect to their agriculture roots through new courses offered at the University of Idaho Extension office. Katie Hickok is the Family and Consumer Science Educator for the Bannock County U of I Extension. For the past year, she’s been...
Letter from Your Elected Official: Stephen Herzog
The Prosecutor’s Office has been busy lately. We just brought on a new prosecuting attorney and administrative assistant who will bring some new energy and insights to the office. Two of our prosecutors have been taking cases to trial at a breakneck pace and ending up...
Vendors, sponsors, and classic cars wanted for the 2023 Bannock County Independence Day Celebration
Planning is underway for the 2023 Bannock County Independence Day Celebration, which will take place on Tuesday, July 4, at the Bannock County Event Center and Portneuf Wellness Complex. The Independence Day Celebration, a beloved tradition for thousands of southeast...
Bannock County Auditor’s Office wins 29th award for Excellence in Financial Reporting
For the 29th year in a row, the Bannock County Auditor’s Office was recognized for its excellence in governmental accounting and financial reporting. Bannock County was recently awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its...
Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial returns to Pocatello for Memorial Day weekend
For 19 years, the Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial has honored the men and women who died serving the United States in the Global War on Terrorism. The memorial is set to return to Pocatello from Friday, May 26, until Memorial Day, May 29. It will be held at Century...
Bannock County receives award for Coroner media campaign
Clockwise from top left: Emma Iannacone, Public Information Officer; Coroner Torey Danner; JR Farnsworth, Chief Deputy Coroner; Jack Siler Sherlock, social media internTeamwork really made the dream work for Bannock County at the Idaho Press Club Awards last weekend....
Changes made to Free Days at Fort Hall Mine Landfill
Bannock County residents will now have three days each summer to use the Fort Hall Mine Landfill in Pocatello for free. The Bannock County Public Works Department recently made changes to its Free Days at the Fort Hall Mine Landfill program to make it less complicated...
Jobs Well Done: Reflecting on 57 years of service
Neither Jeff Underwood nor Sgt. Paula Turner planned to spend the majority of their careers working at the same building. But after a combined 57 years, they are retiring from public service with fond memories and exciting plans. County government was very different...
Letter from Your Elected Official: Jennifer Clark
In the Treasurer’s Office, we are getting ready for our 2nd-half 2022 tax collection. June is a very busy time for us. We always look forward to helping our customers and assisting them with any questions they might have regarding their property taxes. We are...