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
A Night of Miracles
It's the most wonderful time of the year! If only it was that easy. If you're struggling to get into the holiday spirit, you need to join for me for A Night of Miracles. This will get you believing!
50 Strange Nativity Scenes
I saw a strange nativity scene yesterday, only to find out this was not strange at all! This was tame compared to the weird ones out there!
Is This The Worst Christmas Song Ever?
On today's show Mike and I talked about the worst Christmas songs of all time. I had no idea this song even existed, but yes, it might possibly be the worst Christmas song ever!
It’s Giving Tuesday
After 6 days of shopping non stop, it's time to give! This global movement is dedicated to bringing all of us together for one reason, to celebrate generosity and to give.
Dad Wants to Date-OPP
A single father has finally found someone he wants to date. The problem is that he's not sure his children will approve of the woman he is interested in.
Ideas for Christmas Lights
When it comes to decorating your house for Christmas do you go all out with as many lights and inflatables as possible or do you keep it simple? Here are 15 homes that will give you some fun ideas.
The Chanukah Song Part 4
Adam Sandler first performed the Chanukah song as an SNL skit. It took off from there and has been updated once again to keep up with the times.
Say Goodbye to These Netflix Titles
You've only got a few more days to "Netflix and Chill" to these movies before they're taken out of Netflix rotation in December. Do some binge watching this weekend and stock up on these movie titles before they disappear next month.
Mike & Kate’s Christmas Elves
Mike & Kate and Mix 106 want to make sure that every child who has to spend Christmas at St. Luke's Children's Hospital has a very special holiday.
Bogus Basin Opening Friday!
Bogus Basin announced today that the mountain will be open on Black Friday! Forget the shopping and wax those skis and snowboards!