Statewide Suicide Prevention Hotline!

We know that this can be a very difficult time of year for many individuals, and want you to know that there is always help. If you, or someone that you know, is feeling suicidal, PLEASE reach out for help! There is always someone available to listen!

Idaho Division of Veterans Services Hosts Ceremonial Groundbreaking of 2nd Veterans Cemetery

The Idaho Division of Veterans Services will host a ceremonial groundbreaking of a second state veterans cemetery on 40 acres of farmland adjacent to State Hospital South in Blackfoot, Idaho.  The ceremony, to be held at 2:00 PM, MDT on October 1...

Blackfoot Weather Conditions Available 24/7/365

A Weather Station has been installed at Blackfoot's McCarley Field (U02).  Now you can check Airport conditions and Blackfoot's weather anytime, anywhere and find out the current and historical temperature, wind speed, wind direction, precipitati...

City of Blackfoot Receives Idaho GEM Grant

The City of Blackfoot has been awarded an Idaho GEM grant in the amount of $50,000 for the 'West Bridge Street Bridge Replacement and Improved Mobility Project'.  These monies will be utilized for the design phase.

The pledged match of $684,000 wi...

City of Blackfoot Releases 2018 Water Quality Report

The City of Blackfoot has released the 2018 Water Quality Report.  The new report, as well as reports for previous years, may be found on the Water Department's web site.

City Council Adopts New Zoning Map

The Blackfoot City Council adopts a new Zoning Map at the February 5, 2019 City Council meeting.  This map is descriptive of not only the City's Zoning, but the Bingham County Impact Area Zoning as well.  The City antic...

Army Corps Offers Grant Award to the City of Blackfoot

The Army Corps of Engineers has offered a grant award to the City of Blackfoot in the amount of $1,866,000, minus the City's match of $466,666 and administrative costs.  This would be used to partially fund the Phase II project at the Wastewater ...

The City of Blackfoot Achieved Premier Blood Partner Status

The City of Blackfoot and Bingham County achieved Premier Blood Partner status for their work with the Red Cross!  We would like to thank all of our amazing donors - you know who you are - for always being there when we call.  We couldn'...

Blackfoot is a Purple Heart City

The City of Blackfoot has been recognized by the Military Order of the Purple Heart as being a Purple Heart City.  This designation is presented to Cities, Counties and States whom the Order feels show gratitude to the service members of the comm...

Blackfoot Recognized as a Tree City USA

City trees provide many benefits - clean air, clean water, shade and beauty to name a few.  But they also require an investment to remain healthy and sustainable.  To qualify as a Tree City USA community, the Arbor Day Foundation and the...

Blackfoot Council Passes Tiny House Ordinance

In February 2019, the City of Blackfoot Council passed a subdivision Ordinance for tiny houses within City limits and, to the best of our knowledge, it is the first tiny house subdivision Ordinance in Idaho.  Tiny houses provide a great benefit t...

Mayor Marc Carroll Announces Public Open Microphone Schedule

City of Blackfoot Mayor, Marc Carroll, has announced that he will host monthly open microphone sessions to be held prior to City Council meetings.  The goal of these open ‘mic’ sessions is to provide a forum for citizens to sh...

City Reminds Citizens of Codes Regarding Snow Removal and Parking During Winter Months

In order to provide effective and efficient snow removal on City streets for residents and visitors, the City of Blackfoot has several City Codes and a Proclamation regarding snow removal and parking on City streets during the winter months.

As stated in t...

Probationary Firefighters Promoted

After completing a 6-month program, Probationary Firefighters, Ches Ricks and Blake Gil, were promoted to Firefighters 1st Class at the November 5, 2019 City Council meeting.  Our congratulations go out to our newest Firefighters 1st Class Ricks ...

Vehicles Prohibited From Parking Overnight on Downtown Streets

As we head into the snow season, residents should remember that City Code (Ordinance 2150) prohibits overnight parking of any vehicle between the hours of 2:00 AM and 7:00 AM from November 15 through March 1st.  Specifically, on City streets in t...

New City Web Site Provides Additional Features

By clicking “Log In” on the MyAccount bar at the top of the screen, users may create a login for the site or use their Facebook profile to access MyAccount.  Once logged in, visitors may choose the modules, features and keywords that they would l...