I've been on the air since 2009, and I love hanging out with ya! We chat about fitness and exercise, relationships, and workplace experiences, pop culture news, kids, and other things that present huge challenges. Like online dating. Oh my goodness. Dating on the apps is time consuming, but if we try to meet someone in person it's stalkery and creepy, so we forge ahead. I was born and raised in the rural town of Elwood, Nebraska with one stop light, a court house, three churches, and a bar. I'm a Cornhusker, and graduated with a Broadcasting degree from the University of Nebraska, and then worked all over the country in radio. When I'm not working, I'm usually running. I try to run between 6 and 9 miles a day because I love that runners high! I try to eat clean too. I love shopping, going out for salmon and wine, seeing live music and comedy, and listening to all kinds of music. I've got three daughters, and that means I'm an Uber mom, taking them to gymnastics, karate, softball, or whatever is in season. They always crack me up and ask odd questions, and give the best hugs and make me realize what's important in life. Feel free to connect via email anytime using the form here on the website. I love hearing from you!
Jen Austin
How Boise Can Help Kids Around the Globe This Halloween
There is nothing a kid loves more at Halloween than getting a pillowcase so heavy and full of candy that they have to drag it home, and at the same time, there's nothing a parent loves more than having some sort of healthy benefit from that huge sugar stash. This idea is a win-win.
See if you Know These 5 Forgotten Fact About Boise’s History
You might know that Lewiston was Idaho's capital for a short time before Boise took over, and you might know that the architect behind the design of Boise's capitol building was actually from Connecticut. But there's a lot more to revisit about Boise's past that might surprise you.
Boise Brides Are Hopping on a Surprising New Wedding Trend
Wedding dresses are changing, and Idaho is one of the leading states to hop on a new trend that's being fueled by some of the top designers. It's daring, and we'd love to know if you think it should stay or go.
An Idaho Road Trip That Leads To a Perfectly Haunted Destination
A four-hour road trip across southern Idaho will let you soak in some gorgeous fall views, and when you finish with that relaxing breath of fresh air, you'll arrive at a place so scary that you might have nightmares for weeks. Are you ready?
A Boise Theater is Requiring Vaccines for 12 and Older
After the closure dragged on for 18 months, one Boise theater is getting ready to host live shows again, and vaccines will be required.
A Warning to Use Crosswalks After a Boise Pedestrian is Struck and Killed
A Boise woman was walking outside of a crosswalk when she was struck and killed by a car on West Overland Road last week, and that has sparked the reminder to use crosswalks when you're walking around town.
4 Ways the Garden City Library Throws a Mom a Lifeline
The library is a lifesaver for a busy mom. It doesn't have roller coasters or French fries, but it keeps the kids entertained and intrigued, and that puts it on the must-do list. We have four reasons why the Garden City Library could be a highlight of your week.
The Restaurant Chain that Skipped Over Boise but Needs to be Here
If you're from the Midwest, you probably grew up on those tasty little bread pockets called Runzas, but to get one now you would have to drive all the way to Colorado or Nebraska.
Boise State Offers $30,000 in its Cybersecurity Challenge
Boise State is giving you the chance to compete for huge cash prizes if you can solve cybersecurity challenges, and you'll be able to make your pitch with the help of several amazing Boise businesses.
Time is Running Out to View Fall Colors Before Idaho Peaks
Boise is in a section of Southern Idaho that has one week left before the gorgeous fall leaves peak, and then give up on the season and fall off. So, exactly how long do we have to find a guy on the dating apps to come and rake 'em?