Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Honor the Life and Service of Judge Bill Bacon After Fatal Car Crash

Shoshone-Bannock Tribes identifies former tribal judge and lawyer who died in Thursday's fatal crash

William “Bill” F. Bacon | Courtesy Shoshone-Bannock Tribes POCATELLO — A former tribal judge and lawyer for the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes has died after a fatal crash on Interstate 15 in Pocatello Thursday morning. According to a news release from the tribes, William “Bill” F. Bacon, 69, of Pocatello, was identified in Thursday’s fatal crash. EastIdahoNews.com spoke with Rose Yazzie, the tribes’ spokeswoman, who said the Bacon family approved of t…

Shoshone-Bannock Tribes honor the life and service of Judge Bill Bacon after fatal car crash

FORT HALL, Idaho (KIFI) — The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes are mourning the loss of William “Bill” F. Bacon, a longtime Tribal Judge and "tireless advocate" who passed away following a car accident on Thursday, March 26. While details surrounding the accident are unconfirmed, Tribal Leadership says Bacon will be deeply missed, and his legacy will continue to guide and benefit the Tribes for generations to come. Bacon is remembered for 37 years of tra…

Shoshone-Bannock Tribes mourn the passing and honor the legacy of William “Bill” F. Bacon following deadly crash

FORT HALL — The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes are deeply saddened to announce the passing of William “Bill” F. Bacon, who died in an automobile accident on March 26, 2026. The Tribes honor his extraordinary 37 years of dedicated service, including 12…