12.12.2025 – STUDIO 4 COVERS: Idaho Falls Chamber Choir, Holiday Re-gifting Confessions">12.12.2025 – STUDIO 4 COVERS: Idaho Falls Chamber Choir, Holiday Re-gifting Confessions

12.12.2025 – STUDIO 4 COVERS: Idaho Falls Chamber Choir, Holiday Re-gifting Confessions">

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In this dynamic edition of the Neal Larson and Julie Mason podcast, the hosts take listeners through a whirlwind of topics ranging from local Idaho politics to international matters. Neal opens up with a discussion on the idiosyncrasies of ballot initiatives, expressing his view on repealing voter initiatives, which he sees as a mechanism sometimes leveraged for ulterior motives rather than genuine state benefits. 

The Idaho Falls High School Chamber Choir provides some Christmas spirit with today’s Studio 4 Cover. 

Meanwhile, Julie keenly dissects the media’s portrayal of national security issues, specifically quarreling over terminologies used for narco-terrorists and the political diversions they create. Throughout the segment, the duo also enjoys lighter moments, with discussions revolving around the quirks of holiday traditions and the art of re-gifting Christmas treats, revealing amusing confessions and cultural insights from their listeners.

– Neal’s critique on the misuse of voter initiatives in Idaho’s politics.
– Julie’s analysis of media sensationalism surrounding national threats.
– Engaging audience confessions on holiday re-gifting practices.
– Neal and Julie’s witty banter on everyday quirks and cultural anomalies.
– Discussion on Idaho Falls High School’s recognition for excellence.

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Funeral services announced for former Bannock County Judge Bill Woodland">Funeral services announced for former Bannock County Judge Bill Woodland

Funeral services announced for former Bannock County Judge Bill Woodland">

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — Funeral services have been announced for former Bannock County Judge William “Bill ” Woodland. The family tells Local News 8 the services will be held on Friday, December 19, at 11:00 AM.

 Services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 930 East Alameda Road. The family will also greet friends on Thursday, December 18th, at the Wilks Funeral Home in Chubbuck.

Judge Woodland was the subject of a two-day search and rescue operation with help from thousands of community members.

RELATED: Missing Judge William Woodland has been found deceased

He disappeared after a church service on Sunday, December 7th. After an extensive search, he was found deceased on Tuesday, December 9th.

For more information about Bill Woodland’s life and distinguished career, click HERE for his obituary.

ITD upgrades lighting to reduce snowplow strikes">ITD upgrades lighting to reduce snowplow strikes

ITD upgrades lighting to reduce snowplow strikes">

The following is a news release from the Idaho Transportation Department:

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI)  In a continual effort to minimize snowplow strikes and increase safety, the Idaho Transportation Department is installing and testing upgraded lighting packages this winter.

When encountering ITD snowplows on the road, drivers through eastern Idaho may see

  • Two higher-mounted over-cab strobe lights
  • Four larger, sturdier wing lights mounted atop and at the side of the wing blade itself
  • Six total lights at the back of the truck, both strobing and alternating
  • New reflective orange and yellow checkerboard striping at the back of the plow truck
  • A whip-style, green rod light that extends six inches high at the edge of the wing plow

The green whip light has been met with success in other states around the country and is a significant change for Idaho.

“Yes, green means go but it also gets your attention,” ITD Operations Manager Ty Winther said. “And ultimately, that’s what we’re trying to do, what it’s all about- grabbing people’s attention.”

All trial lighting was chosen and installed by ITD plow operators, mechanics and welders. These changes will be placed on newer plow trucks as a standard across Idaho if they are found to be more effective at preventing snowplow strikes and increasing visibility for road workers year-round.

In 2023-24, ITD tracked 17 strike occurrences, and 11 during 2024-25. Many of these crashes involve vehicles hitting the wing plow that helps clear both the road lane and shoulder at the same time.

“When any strike happens, we’re asking ourselves what we could have done to prevent it” Winther said. “We can’t track the lives we save but we still look at it like that- how many crashes were prevented because of these ideas?”

While improved lighting is a helpful preventive measure, ITD reminds drivers to use common cautionary practices on winter roads. Slow way down, give extra space to other drivers and surroundings, brake carefully and slowly, drive with your lights on at all times, and put down or turn off any distractions.

Helpful winter road condition and driving reports can always be found on the Idaho 511 app and at http://511.idaho.gov .

Two east Idaho methamphetamine dealers sentenced to 5 years in federal prison">Two east Idaho methamphetamine dealers sentenced to 5 years in federal prison

Two east Idaho methamphetamine dealers sentenced to 5 years in federal prison">

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Two methamphetamine dealers in separate Eastern Idaho cases were each sentenced to five years in federal prison for drug distribution, U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis announced today.

Tamrik Paul Day, 27, of Spokane, Washington, and Jessie Kim Mitchell, 64, of Pingree, Idaho, both received the 60-month sentence from U.S. Chief District Judge David C. Nye. The cases were investigated by the multi-agency BADGES Task Force.

Case Details: Tamrik Day

Day was sentenced for distributing a total of 82 grams of methamphetamine through the mail in early 2024.

According to court records, Day distributed the substance between January 30 and February 15, 2024, to two individuals who paid using a mobile peer-to-peer financial platform. Day pleaded guilty to the charges in September 2024. Following his prison term, Judge Nye ordered him to serve four years of supervised release.

Case Details: Jessie Mitchell

In a separate, unrelated case, Mitchell was sentenced after selling over 150 grams of methamphetamine on three occasions in November 2024.

Court records indicate Mitchell was previously convicted of delivery of a controlled substance in Bingham County in 1995.

U.S. Chief District Judge David C. Nye also ordered Mitchell to serve 5 years of supervised release following his prison sentence. Mitchell pleaded guilty to the charge in June 2025.

In his release, U.S. Attorney Davis specifically commended the Idaho State Police for leading the investigation on behalf of the BADGES Task Force, along with the Pocatello Police Department, the Idaho State Police, the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, and the Chubbuck Police Department.

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