Meet The Team

Linda Larsen is a weekend news anchor and reporter at KIFI/KIDK. Linda has been a part of the Local News 8 team since she was right out of college at Idaho State University.

Megan Lavin is the morning anchor for KIFI. Her Southeast Idaho roots run deep—tracing all the way back to the pioneers.

Born and raised in the area until age 17, Megan grew up watching local legends Jay Hildebrandt and Karole Honas, who inspired her passion for broadcasting. That passion took root during a career fair she attended while she was a student at Skyline High School. After speaking with local reporters, she knew she wanted to pursue a career in news.

Danielle Mullenix is a reporter and producer for the morning and noon shows at KIFI/KIDK. Danielle showcases her versatility across musical theatre, film, television, and the music recording industry. A recent graduate of the University of Alabama, she grew up in the Mobile Bay area, where she fondly likes to joke about being part mermaid, due to her proximity to the Gulf of Mexico. 

Max Gershon is a weekday reporter and a weekend anchor for Local News 8. He grew up in Kansas City and fell in love with broadcasting at a young age. Max played baseball for 4 years at Blue Valley North High School, and graduated from the Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting at Full Sail University in 2024.