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Shoshone County weighs moving driver’s license office to courthouse

by JOSH McDONALD
Staff Writer | January 12, 2026 1:09 AM

WALLACE — Shoshone County commissioners are exploring a plan to relocate the driver’s license department from the public safety building to the courthouse, citing security concerns after a recent shooting and potential benefits of centralizing services. 

During a meeting last week with Shoshone County Sheriff William Eddy, Commissioner Jeff Zimmerman said driver’s license departments in Idaho fall under the sheriff’s office. However, the driver's license department could operate as a hybrid if managed by the county assessor. 

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