Kate is a seventeen-year radio veteran and a graduate of Colorado State University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. She got her start in radio at KCSU in Fort Collins, Colorado, and moved to Idaho in 2001 to team up with Mike Kasper on Citadel Broadcasting’s Magic 93.1 (KZMG) in Boise. A couple of year’s later, Kate and Mike “moved across town” to Mix 106 (KCIX) and established themselves as the top morning show in the market since 2002, winning several ISBA and Best of the Treasure Valley awards. Kate’s been instrumental in making Mix 106 one of the most listener-interactive stations in the market. She created “Kate University” in 2006, hosting a monthly class for adults who are looking to try new things—from knitting, cooking and crafts to skydiving, snowboarding, scuba diving and fitness activities with future classes planned for helping teenage girls develop confidence doing a variety of things. Kate also makes monthly visits to schools throughout the area with the Treasure Valley Speakers Forum to talk with kids about radio and how to become a successful, functional person in the community. Kate shares it all with the 12 Mix 106 listeners. From her adventures on Skid Row with her dog Gunner to hilarious mishaps with her girlfriends, you never want to miss a moment of Kate's crazy life!
Kate McGwire
Should You Kiss Your Kid On The Mouth?-OPP
For Other People's Problems, parents can't agree if it's appropriate or not to kiss their kids on the mouth. Is this a big deal or a normal way to show love to your kids? Dad's reason is scientific. Mom's is based on emotion.
Little Girl Throws Tantrum Over Married Adam Levine
Finding out the love of your life married someone else can be devastating. It's even worse when you're 5 and you find out that Adam Levine said, "I do" with someone else.
For Those Who Can’t Carve A Pumpkin
If you're like me and have no pumpkin carving skills, this is for you! I'm still not sure I want this on my front porch.
Kate McGwire Triumphs at The Farmstead Pig Chase 2015 [Photos]
Kate McGwire made her annual pilgrimage to The Farmstead for Pig Chase 2015. She was there for the pig they call Oinkerbell. Check out the photos of Kate's epic battle!
An Open Letter To The Person Watching Me
You watched me for over an hour yesterday, so I felt I should fill in some gaps so you can fully understand what was happening
Kate McGwire’s REI Presentation
REI asked me to give a presentation on my 7 day backpacking trip on the Pacific Crest Trail. I am so excited to share all the details of my trip from photos, to challenges, mistakes I made and so much more!
Guess How Fast Kate Catches A Pig And Win!
Can you correctly guess how fast (or slow) I catch a greased pig tomorrow at Farmstead? If you have the closest guess to the actual time, you win big!
Best Opening Lines For Online Daters
Finding someone good looking online is the easy part. Getting the conversation started is the hard part. These opening lines should help you get things going.
Vote For The Pig Kate Chases
My annual Farmstead Greased Pig Chase is Friday morning! It's one of my favorite fall events. This year we're letting you vote on what pig I should attempt to catch.
We’ve Reached The Max
Boise Bike Project has reached the max when it comes to kids being hit by cars while riding their bikes. After 5 year old Max was hit last week, they've started a campaign to raise awareness and you can take part.