I've been on the air in the Treasure Valley 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
Beware of the Hidden Costs of Halloween
Halloween will really ding you if you let it because, well, Twix ain't cheap. But it's the hidden costs that will take a huge bite out of your budget.
Doing This Now Could Save Your Life
It's Fire Prevention Week, and this is the time to plan your family's escape. Would your family know how to get out of the house within two minutes, and where to meet afterward?
Today’s Date Could Be The Biggest Wedding Day of 2020
October 10th is a pretty great date because 10-10 is so neat and tidy and even, and when you add the year 2020, well, it's going to be over-the-top fantastic for numbers geeks who want to get hitched. This is why you'd better book the wedding venue now.
Free Event Tonight in Boise for ‘Girls Who Code’
An event tonight at a Treasure Valley library will help girls 7 to 18 learn more about the art of telling computers what to do. Just show up, and the coding class is free.
Idaho Has a Major Shortage of Substitute Teachers
If you're looking for a side hustle, now is a great time to check into becoming a substitute teacher, and pocket about $75 per day.
Signs That Your Phone Has Been Hacked
If your phone battery drains quickly, it may not be due to all the music you're listening to. A quickly dying battery is one sign that your phone may have been hacked.
How to Help Kids in Caldwell After Their Bus Was Vandalized
Who would throw rocks and bottles through the windows of the Caldwell Wrestling Club's bus?! While police work to figure that out, we can help them raise funds for a new one.
Foods That Are Poisonous to Cats
Cats hack up plenty of things on their own, and cat owners sure don't need an increase in volume because of something simple like an avocado. Guacamole and several other human foods can make cats sick.
5 New Ways to Eat Candy Corn
Candy Corn is still one of the top Halloween candies in Idaho, and that's probably because there are so many ways to eat it, besides plain. Here are the 5 best ways to level-up your candy corn experience.
I Got 11 Dollars From This Class-Action Settlement
Are class-action lawsuits really worth it? One class-action lawsuit was filed after people used a certain hair product and their hair started falling out in chunks, and I filed a claim and got eleven bucks.