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
Boise’s Newest Urban Apartment Community Opens Next Week
There's a big block party coming up next week to celebrate the Grand Opening of that pretty new apartment community in Boise called The Fowler. These cool new pads have been in the works for a long time, and it's almost time to move in. So how much is the rent?
Some Idahoans Have Become Sick After Eating Romaine Lettuce
Pre-chopped romaine lettuce is part of a huge recall right now over fears about E.coli, and a handful of people in Idaho are among those who have fallen ill after eating it. The package in your fridge will list one specific growing area that's the big concern.
Treasure Valley Teams Advance to the Finals in a National Rocket Competition
Do you know what it takes to build a rocket? Idaho has some smart kids, and their creativity is paying off. After a regional rocket competition, two Treasure Valley teams are moving on to the national finals next month in Washington DC., and they're the only teams in Idaho to make it.
Add Your Two Cents at a Boise Town Hall Meeting Tomorrow
Boise is hosting a town hall meeting tomorrow, and you'll have three minutes to voice your opinion on anything from parking issues to building a stadium downtown. This will be so much more effective than letting it fly on social media.
Zoo Boise Breaks Ground on a New Exhibit
Zoo Boise's newest exhibit will be modeled after a world famous park reserve in Africa, and it will expand the zoo's footprint by about an acre and a half. This could be the zoo's biggest and most ambitious expansion project yet.
Boise State Has One of the Top Graduate Programs in the Country
Those looking to become school administrators or higher education leaders have access to one of the best programs in the nation right here in Boise.
And there's new evidence that the program just keeps getting better.
And there's new evidence that the program just keeps getting better.
Caldwell Students Honor Florida School Shooting Victims
Lots of people say they want to do something after a tragedy, and students in Caldwell did more than just talk about it. Students at Syringa Middle School held a moving event (with a twist) to honor all 17 Parkland, Florida shooting victims.
Red Cross Needs Help Installing Smoke Alarms in West Boise
We've heard it too often in cases of a fatal fire. "There was no working smoke detector at the home." So how about we save some lives? The Red Cross is teaming up with firefighters to install smoke detectors in hundreds of Boise homes, and they need volunteers.
Dairy Queen is Giving Away Free Ice Cream
Dairy Queen restaurants across the Treasure Valley will give you a free vanilla cone, and there's only one thing you have to do to get it.
Sun Valley Film Festival Adds More Free Sessions
If you're going to the Sun Valley Film Festival next week, there's a good chance you'll see some celebrities along with the buzz-worthy movies. Several new sessions have been added and most of them are free.