Jen Austin

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!

5 Quick Things You Should Ask Alexa to Entertain Yourself
If you're only asking Alexa for the current temperature in Boise or the score of the most recent Broncos' game, you're totally missing out. The possibilities are endless, and sometimes she fires back some pretty goofy surprises.
One Pacifier Could Send Your Baby to the Hospital
There is one certain food that babies under 1-year old should not have, so don't buy the pacifier that is filled with it! Four babies have been hospitalized with botulism because of it.
Average Life Expectancy in Idaho is Under 80
People are living longer around the globe, but in Idaho, not so much. Many of us won't even make it to 80!

If we want to live longer, apparently we need to move to Spain. Here's why.
Soldier’s Remains Return to Idaho This Week
After more than seventy years, an Idaho soldier's remains will arrive back in Idaho this week.

What took so long? Well, that's a pretty unbelievable story of mistaken identity.
Boise Rescue Mission Celebrates 60 Years
The Boise Rescue Mission opened up on October 13th, 1958 in what used to be a Chinese restaurant, and 6 million meals later they're about to hit a huge milestone anniversary.
Idaho Humane Society Rescued 77 Cats from a Hoarder
Twenty cats were found crammed into the bathroom of a Treasure Valley motel room in July, and seventy-seven were rescued in all. Charges are pending against the woman accused of hoarding, and the cats are being nursed back to health and are almost ready for adoption.
Idaho Football Fans Drink the Most at Tailgate Parties
Idaho is #1 this football season, and it doesn't have anything to do with what's happening on the field. Tailgaters here say they will drink nine alcoholic beverages per tailgate, per game, and that's more than any other state. Really?
The Best Quotes For the First Day of School
With the first day of school in Boise today we know two things -- Pictures of kids with backpacks will take over your social media pages, and you might hear someone say, "Is it just me, or did mom seem a little too happy about the first day of school?" We have a few other quotes that migh…
With Babies R Us Closed, Another Store Picks Up the Slack
The closure of Babies R Us stores left a huge void in the world of baby products, and other retailers are realizing they've got a big opportunity now to fill that need. A big retailer just announced they'll start selling more cribs and playsets in stores on August 30th, and other retailer…

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