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
Win Huckleberry Jam Tickets And Camping
Ben Harper is coming to The Huckleberry Jam next weekend and you could be there! Become a backpack buddy for Mix 106 Cares for Kids and you're in to win this awesome summer experience!
Win An Apple Watch!
You could be wearing one of the coolest pieces of technology ever if you win the Apple Watch! To get in to win, become a backpack buddy for Mix 106 Cares for Kids!
Win A Backstage Disney On Ice FROZEN Experience!
Your kids won't want to miss Disney On Ice Frozen! If you become a backpack buddy benefiting The Idaho Foodbank this hour, you could win a Disney on Ice Backstage Experience and meet Anna and Elsa.
Mix Movies & Music
If you become a backpack buddy benefiting The Idaho Foodbank between now and 7am you are in to win this awesome prize pack full of Mix movies and music!
An Open Letter To All Future Backpack Buddies
It's Mix 106 Cares for Kids Day benefiting The Idaho Foodbank's backpack buddy program. I need you to know why this is so important to me, so please read the following letter.
Mix 106 Cares For Kids
It's Mix 106 Cares for Kids day! Mike and I will be on air for 12 hours, asking you to become a backpack buddy for The Idaho Foodbank. This is such an easy way to help a child.
It’s Good To Have A Goal
I set goals all the time. It keeps me motivated. And it makes me feel good when I accomplish my goal. Just recently crossed a personal finish line and it felt great!
Should She Do This For Her Ex? -OPP
For Other People's Problems, a woman's ex husband and his new wife have asked her to do something life changing for them. She wonders if this is something other people would do for their ex?
Pacific Crest Trail Photos Day 7
Our final day on the Pacific Crest Trail we hiked through Crater Lake National Park to our car at the north boundary. A trail angel left us a surprise at the end!
Why Is Larry Gebert In The Mix 106 Studio?
Larry Gebert is doing his show for KTVB New Channel 7 live from the Mix 106 studio this morning! He is helping get the word out about our big day on Thursday.