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
What Easter Means to Me
Have your kids been submitting a wish list for things they want for the Easter Bunny? Mine have. And it prompts me to remind them that this ain't Christmas.
Treasure Valley Volunteers Want to Save Your Life
This is hard. Every day, the Red Cross says 7 people die in home fires and most of them are in homes that don’t have working smoke alarms. Volunteers in the Treasure Valley are going to change that, and there's still time to get involved and help save a life.
Why the Price of a Few Grocery Items Could Go Sky High
If you've never considered hoarding, this may change your mind. The price of olive oil and cheese could be going up soon by quite a bit, so you may want to stock up now.
The Best Time of Day to Buy Gas
Gas stations tend to raise prices at a certain time every day, and if you can get to the pump before that two-hour window you'll be able to beat the price increase. Oh, and the best day of the week to buy gas is not today.
There’s a Good Reason for Sneezin’ in Boise Today
Boise had some of the highest pollen counts in the US over the weekend, and the levels are up today too. So when will we be done with the itchy eyes and runny noses?
Final Scenes for Game of Thrones Have Been 5 Years in the Making
The final season of Game of Thrones premieres on Sunday, and without giving any spoilers, we hear that the secret to the show's success will be prominent again this season. The characters will reap what they sow.
Is Boise Too Busy?
If it's a typical week, we'll have less than a half hour of free time and we'll push ten important things to the back burner because we have trouble squeezing them all in. That's what happens to most people across the country, but does Boise fall in line with that?
The Average Tax Refund is Larger This Year
With all of the tax law changes we've been waiting to see how that impacts refunds this year, and out of the 53 million refunds issued so far, the average refund is a few dollars higher than last year. What people are spending refunds on may surprise you!
Police and Victims’ Advocates Are at Boise State This Week
You might see an extra police presence at Boise State this week, and there's a good reason for it.
The Best Time to Sell a House in Boise is Coming Up
Spring is usually an active time for real estate transactions, and there is a two-week period coming up that is supposed to be hotter than hot. If you're selling a home, put it on the market during this time and it will sell faster, and for more money.