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...
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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...
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...
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...
Bannock County elected officials to host community meetings series for southern county residents
The Bannock County Commissioners’ Office is preparing to host a series of community meetings throughout southern Bannock County to provide opportunities for public input. Those who attend will have the chance to meet the newly elected officials, hear what the...
Bannock County Assessor to begin Community Assistance Program to help seniors with “circuit breaker”
Bannock County Assessor-Elect, Anita Hymas, is starting a Community Assistance Program to improve public outreach from the Assessor’s Office. The Community Assistance Program will be a series of public meetings held throughout the County to provide education about...
Former Ada County Coroner to advise Bannock County in developing Forensic Pathology Center
Bannock County officials recently hired former Ada County Coroner Dotti Owens to advise in the development of the East Idaho Forensic Pathology Center. In a public meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, Bannock County Commissioners Ernie Moser and Jeff Hough signed a...
Bannock County adopts pretrial justice improvements, to begin using Public Safety Assessment in 2023
The Bannock County Adult Probation and Pretrial Department is unveiling a new pretrial risk assessment in an effort to safely reduce the number of people awaiting disposition in jail. Beginning Jan. 3, 2023, the Bannock County Adult Probation and Pretrial Department...