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
The DQ Mint Oreo Blizzard is Here
Dairy Queen is launching its new flavor of the month and it will totally give the Shamrock Shake a run for its money.
The 5 Best Places for Cheap Eats in the Treasure Valley
After that story earlier this week about high grocery bills, we're on the hunt for cheap eats! And there are several Treasure Valley restaurants that have some.
7 Common Grocery Items That Drive Up The Bill the Most
Every time I go to the grocery store I think I'll only spend fifty bucks, and the next thing I know the total is flirting with $150 and it's not from lobster and caviar. It's just average stuff! What common things jack up the grocery bill the most?
A Terminally Ill 7-Year Old Wants a Letter From Your Dog
Emma Mertens isn't asking for much. She's 7 years old and was recently diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor, and she's also an animal lover who wants a letter from your dog as she fights her battle. This is a great project for the kids.
5 Things You Don’t Know About Wicked
Broadway comes to Boise next week when Wicked hits the Morrison Center, and there are at least five things we bet you don't know about the show.
It's one of the most popular musicals of all time that would not have happened if two people had not met on a boat ride in Hawaii!
It's one of the most popular musicals of all time that would not have happened if two people had not met on a boat ride in Hawaii!
Zero Treasure Valley Employers Achieve This One Thing
Treasure Valley employers are great at many things, but there is one category where nobody gets an A.
5 Spring Break Ideas in Idaho
Cancun, Padre Island, and Florida's Panama City Beach regularly draw hundreds of thousands of spring breakers each year, but there are other good options that might be cheaper, less crowded, and just as awesome. And some of them are a lot closer to home.
Easy Ways to Help Boise’s Homeless Pets
There are dozens of dogs and cats in the Treasure Valley waiting to be adopted, but if you've got a full house and you're not in a place to add a pet right now there are other ways to help.
How to Train Your Dragon 3 Is The Best Yet
The third movie in a trilogy may not always the best one. It can seem like the movie makers are stretching the plot just to squeeze out one more in the series, but with How to Train Your Dragon 3, they saved the best for last. And not for the reasons you might think.
Vote Now For The Greatest Town Name in Idaho
Idaho sure does have its share of oddball town names that people in other states might think are strange, and we kinda like it that way.
Now it's time to show your pride and vote for the best town name. And it's fine if you don't live there. We'll never know.
Now it's time to show your pride and vote for the best town name. And it's fine if you don't live there. We'll never know.