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Man critically injured in one-vehicle crash near Pebble Creek Ski Area
INKOM — A man was critically injured in a one-vehicle crash near Pebble Creek Ski Area on Tuesday night, authorities said. The wreck occurred around 9 p.m. while the man was driving his car on Green Canyon Road near the ski area and reportedly lost control. The car left the roadway, traveled down a steep hillside and overturned, authorities said. Nearby residents witnessed the crash and called 911. ...
Woman hospitalized following ATV crash on local trail
A woman was hospitalized after being injured in an ATV crash on a backcountry trail between Lava Hot Springs and McCammon on Sunday. The crash occurred around 4 p.m. when an ATV being ridden by the woman, a man and an 8-year-old boy rolled off a steep spot on the Boundary Trail and overturned, eventually coming to rest against a tree, authorities said. The ATV’s occupants called 911 and Bannock...
Pocatello woman granted withheld judgment, sentenced to probation for possession, injury to a child
POCATELLO — A woman who pleaded guilty to felonies for possession of methamphetamine and injury to a child has been sentenced to probation. Kateland Alex Jean Mooney, 29, entered guilty pleas to one count of injury to a child and two counts of possession of a controlled substance as part of a plea deal with the Bannock County Prosecutor’s Office, court records show.
Bicyclist found safe after being reported missing in the Mink Creek area
There were some tense moments for emergency responders on Wednesday night in the Mink Creek area near Pocatello when they were notified about a missing adult male bicyclist. Bannock County sheriff’s deputies began to search for the bicyclist in the pitch black nighttime conditions and requested that Bannock County Search and Rescue and the Portneuf Medical Center emergency helicopter also respond. In the end, with the helicopter in the air...
Officials urge people to prepare for excessive heat in Bannock County this week
BANNOCK COUNTY — Triple-digit temperatures are expected in parts of Southeast Idaho this week, so the Bannock County Office of Emergency Management is encouraging people to prepare for excessive heat. The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat watch in Pocatello and Chubbuck, as well as other parts of...
Idaho State Police drug seizure near Pocatello
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho — Law enforcement in southern Idaho seized a substantial amount of drugs following a traffic stop near Pocatello. The incident occurred Tuesday, July 2. According to the Idaho State Police, while patrolling Interstate-86, a Domestic Highway Enforcement trooper observed a white Hyundai Genesis with an invalid...
MYTHIC MAGIC: Mystic Realms Fantasy fair enchants thousands of attendees
POCATELLO — Dressed in regal gowns, twilled billowing cloaks, cute faerie regalia or simple medieval style clothing, nearly 3,400 citizens of the Gate City and beyond graced the Bannock County Event Center this past weekend for the second annual Mystic Realms Fantasy Fair. As the gleeful attendees assembled at the entrance of the fair and passed into the fantasy realm, they were transported into an era of mysticism and magic. ...
Pocatello Fourth of July parade highlights Bannock County’s many celebrations
POCATELLO — Pocatello’s Independence Day Celebration will begin Thursday morning with the annual parade through Historic Old Town Pocatello. The “Star Spangled Celebration” parade is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. at the corner of Main Street and West Fremont Street. It will loop around West Sublette Street onto North Arthur Avenue before taking West Bonneville Street back to Main Street, finishing where it started.
Upcoming events at Bannock County Event Center
POCATELLO — Don’t miss a spectacular Fourth of July at the Bannock County Event Center. Plus, Pocatello Downs returns next weekend. Check out the upcoming public events at the Bannock County Event Center. — Bannock County Independence Day Celebration — Thursday:
MYTHIC MAGIC: Mystic Realms Fantasy fair enchants thousands of attendees
POCATELLO — Dressed in regal gowns, twilled billowing cloaks, cute faerie regalia or simple medieval style clothing, nearly 3,400 citizens of the Gate City and beyond graced the Bannock County Event Center this past weekend for the second annual Mystic Realms Fantasy Fair. As the gleeful attendees assembled at the entrance of the fair and passed into the fantasy realm, they were transported into an era of mysticism and magic. ...
Bannock County Sheriff's Deputy Accused of Felony Misconduct
A Bannock County Sheriff’s Deputy is facing felony charges after being accused of sexual battery of a minor. After an investigation by detectives from Jefferson County and Bingham County, two felony charges were filed against Deputy Trevor Ranere of two felony counts of sexual battery of a minor. The...
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