Bannock County Assessor Anita Hymas is implementing changes at the DMV to make things simpler for walk-in visitors and reduce costs to the online appointment system. The DMV is implementing a ‘Take-A-Number’ ticket system for walk-in visitors, like ones reminiscent...
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Fundraiser for Shop with a Cop to be held Oct. 6 and 7
A fundraiser for the annual Shop with a Cop in Bannock County is scheduled for Oct. 6 and 7 at the Chubbuck Walmart. Officers from the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, Pocatello police, Chubbuck police and Idaho State Police will be collecting donations in...
Volunteers needed to clean up Gold Star Memorial in Pocatello
The Bannock County Veterans Services Office is organizing a volunteer clean-up day on Sept. 24 for the Idaho Gold Star Families Memorial Monument. “Gold Star Mother’s and Father’s Day is coming up, and we’d like to show our gratitude and honor those families by making...
Community kick-off event for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month to be held September 5 at Lookout Point
Local elected officials are hosting a kickoff event for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. On Tuesday, Sept. 5, at 6 p.m., community members are invited to attend a candlelight vigil at Lookout Point, 435 W Center in Pocatello. Members of the Bannock County Coroner’s...
Annual 9/11 Community Commemoration scheduled for Monday, Sept. 11, 2023
Join the Bannock County community for the annual 9/11 Patriot Day Community Commemoration in honor of the 22nd anniversary of September 11, 2001. Please join the Bannock County Veteran Services Office on the front steps of the Bannock County Courthouse, 624 E Center...
Letter from Your Elected Official: John Crowder
Dear Bannock County Residents, When meeting with Bannock County residents, the number one issue raised is ever-increasing property taxes. Therefore, I'm pleased to report that, in the Fiscal Year 2024 Bannock County budget, we are reducing the property tax ask (the...
Deadline approaching for veterans exposed to toxic substances to apply for benefits, Bannock County offers walk-in hours to help
Veterans who were exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances in recent wars are encouraged to file for expanded benefits before August 9, 2023. In 2022, congress passed the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins (PACT) Act, the largest VA...
Ribbon cutting set for Bannock County’s youth and family center: The Village
Families in Southeast Idaho have a new resource to connect them to the help their child needs. The Village: A Place for Youth and Families is hosting a ribbon cutting and open house on Tuesday, August 8, at 10:00 a.m. at 345 N 5th Avenue in Pocatello. The public is...
Bannock County wraps up BOE and property assessment appeal process
Bannock County recently wrapped up the annual property assessment appeals and Board of Equalization process. Every year, property owners are given a chance to appeal their property’s assessed value after receiving their assessment notices from their county Assessor’s...
Letter from Your Elected Official: Torey Danner
Bannock County, As your County Coroner, I just wanted to give you an update on the evolution, operations, and goals of this office. First and foremost, in terms of evolution, we are always striving to provide the best service we can for the citizens of Bannock County....