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!
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Throw Back To School Thursday Winner
Another Mix 106 listener won a $100 Idaho Youth Ranch gift card to use for back to school shopping. And he might just have the cutest photo we've received so far!
This Is For My Sister, Kellee
I love my sister, Kellee, to the moon and back. She's my best friend and my most favorite person, even when I want to strangle her. When I saw this video of two sisters, 96 and 101 years old, fighting, I had to post it and dedicate it to my soulmate sister.
It’s National Sandwich Month!
I can't believe it took me almost all month to realize it's National Sandwich month! I have been celebrating though for almost the last 26 days straight.
The Singing Wedding Toast
I love how unique and fun weddings have become these days with choreographed dances and memorable toasts. These two sisters gave an epic wedding toast mash-up!
An Unwated House Guest-OPP
A man is upset about the house guest his wife invited to live with them. It's not about too little space. This man was once way too close with the house guest.
Lobsterfest Is Saturday Night!
There is still time to get tickets for Saturday night's Lobsterfest! Fresh Maine Lobster with all the fixins, live music, silent auction and it's all for a great cause!
Mix Gets You To Grande
Mix 106 presents Ariana Grande at Taco Bell Arena September 2nd! This week, we're hooking you up with tickets and giving you a chance to win a Grande flyaway!
Win A Trip For 2 To Jackpot!
All golfers in my Kate University tournament this Saturday at Shadow Valley have a chance to win a trip for 2 to Jackpot that includes a ton of extras!
Throw Back To School Winner
Back to school is rough enough but then your mom makes you stand in front of the house in your new clothes for the infamous "first day of school photo." Find out who won this week's Throw Back To School Contest with the Idaho Youth Ranch.
It’s National Potato Day!
Tater, spud, french fry, tuber, tot....call them what you will, it's a day to celebrate! It's National Potato Day and we live in the land of potatoes. I've found the best way to celebrate and it involves my adorable niece.