The Bannock County Clerk’s Office has received numerous reports of phone fraudsters threatening prosecution for failing to appear for jury service. These scammers are asking for false fines to be paid with prepaid cards. Bannock County Clerk Jason Dixon and Bannock...
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...
2022 Election Day in Bannock County
Volunteers and election staff in Bannock County are preparing for voters to cast their ballots on Election Day. Voter turnout has been steady, with more than 7,700 people casting their ballots early in Bannock County, slightly lower than the comparable 2018 mid-term...
Bannock County approves FY23 budget, estimates reduction to levy rate
Following a public hearing on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022, the Board of Bannock County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2023 as it is written. Commissioners Ernie Moser, Terrel Tovey, and Jeff Hough voted to approve the...
FY21 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report approved by independent auditor
On Tuesday, June 28, the Bannock County Clerk’s Office presented the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of Bannock County for the fiscal year ending on Sept. 30, 2021. The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report is a thorough and detailed presentation of the County’s...
Bannock County Elections Office sets date for Republican Assessor race recount
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – The Bannock County Elections Office is preparing to conduct an official recount for the Bannock County Assessor’s Republican Primary race on Wednesday, June 1, at 11:00 a.m. As per Idaho Code 34-2309, a losing candidate for election may request...
2,772 voters cast their ballots early in Bannock County ahead of Primary Election
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – Bannock County election officials want to help prepare voters to cast their ballot in the upcoming Primary Election on Tuesday, May 17. Between April 18 and May 13, 2,772 people voted early in Bannock County. In the similar 2018 Primary...
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...
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...
Bannock County recognized for excellence in financial reporting for 28th consecutive year
For the 28th year in a row, the Bannock County Auditor’s Office is being 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...