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
Today is Flag Day. Do You Know What it Means?
My dad is a US Navy veteran, and he loves to fly the flag outside his house several days each year. The most important day to him might be on Flag Day, June 14th. Most of us have no idea why today is so significant. Do you?
Boise Kids Get Legal Help From Country Time Lemonade
Treasure Valley kids who get busted for not having a permit may not have to shut down that lemonade stand after all. There's a national team that's ready to jump in and clear up issues with lemonade stand permits and fees, and it may spare kids a lot of tears and shattered dreams this sum…
A Nampa Road Re-Opens After Massive Sinkhole
It's really amazing how quickly crews in Nampa were able to fix a stretch of road in the area of Idaho Center Boulevard and I-84 after a sinkhole shut down the road on Friday. And they do know what caused the sinkhole.
Boise Museums Will Let Military in Free This Summer
A handful of Idaho museums will let active duty military members and their families in free this summer, and two Boise museums are on the list.
Giant Free Class on the State Capital Lawn Will Kick Off Yoga Week
It's a 90-minute "mass class," and it's going to kick off Idaho Yoga Week this Sunday. Grab your mat and set it up on the Idaho State Capital grass and join hundreds of others in what could be Boise's biggest yoga class ever.
If Kids Don’t Do This Right Now, Parents Get Fined
More than two hundred thousand Idahoans are going to be traveling for the Memorial Day weekend, and it may feel like every one of them is in front of you on I-84. There will be enough road stress, so do yourself a favor and avoid the hassle of getting fined on top of it.
Find 9 Things on the Secret Menu at McDonald’s in Boise
If you think McDonald's doesn't have veggie burgers, think again. That's one of the things on the secret menu. Oh, and they'll put an egg on just about anything too.
In fact, there are 9 secret items you might find at a Treasure Valley McDonald's.
In fact, there are 9 secret items you might find at a Treasure Valley McDonald's.
An Upcoming Women’s Conference Will be a First in Boise
A conference designed by women for women is happening in Boise next month, and it will be a great place to grab some info and inspiration. Oh, and how often does this happen. Ages 18 and under are free!
X Games Medalists Are Coming to Boise for the Nitro Circus
This might be the most dangerous, risky circus we'll ever see and it's coming to Boise. The Nitro Circus brings Motorcross daredevils to Memorial Stadium in June, and the drivers know that "breaking a leg" is a real possibility.
College Grads Make Good Money Quickly With These Degrees
First of all, congrats to all of you at Boise State who are about to graduate. We know how much work went into getting that degree, and we'll be high fiving you tomorrow (May 5th) as you get your diplomas. If you're getting a degree in one of these areas, you can make big bucks right away…