Bannock County News

Counties around east Idaho are gearing up for a busy mosquito season. So far this summer one person has tested positive for the West Nile Virus in Bonneville County and more than likely that won't be last.

A Blackfoot man was arrested Tuesday night after a high speed car chase through Bannock County ended in a car wreck.

Wind is growing in popularity in Bannock County. In the last few months, County Commissioners have seen a big jump in the number of people wanting to put up residential wind turbines, and the county may soon make the process easier.

The Bannock County Sheriff's Office with the help of a multi-county swat team arrested a wanted man just after 11 a.m., Wednesday morning.

As preparations are going on in Bannock County for Saturday's "Greatest Show in Idaho," people can head out to the fairgrounds on Friday night for a little fun.

Two men were taken into custody, suspected of drug trafficking after law enforcement seized nearly 165 pounds of marijuana.

An hour-long standoff in ended peacefully Wednesday morning. It started around 10:30 a.m. on Moonglow Dr.

The Pocatello man accused of intimidating a witness in a case against his brother will have to wait a little longer for his preliminary hearing.

Craig Rowland, Emergence Manager: "You don't even know half the problem we are going to have because of the rain." After the rainy month we have had, everyone is looking forward to a little sunshine.

Sunny skies were a welcome sight for homeowners who tried to keep their houses from flooding Friday, but today their facing another challenge.

Flash flooding prompted southeastern Idaho officials to declare a disaster area for Bannock County after a deluge closed roads, flooded homes, stopped cars in their tracks and caused landslides.

Heavy rain Friday afternoon has created some big problems in Bannock County. County Commissioners have even declared an emergency due to flooding.

An emergency disaster declaration will remain in effect through the weekend in Bannock County.

Bannock County has declared a state of emergency as flash flooding crippled several roadways and took over neighborhoods.

More than 150 people took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for a $200 million expansion project at Portneuf Medical Center's east campus.

It's been a very long-awaited project. Can you believe it's been four years since Bannock County bought the Pocatello Regional Medical Center and merged it to create PMC? On Wednesday, the hospital's officially breaking ground on their new $200 million facility.

Bannock County Sheriff's deputies used a taser to take a Lava Hot Springs man into custody.

It's a staggering statistic, more than $80-million is spent each year in the state of Idaho because of deer collisions.

The poor economy is forcing more and more people to abandon and neglect their animals, especially horses.

After four days of rain, the sun finally came out for the contestant at the Idaho State High School Rodeo.