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Austin Pace

Senior News Producer and Sports Reporter

About Me:

I was born and raised in Southeastern Arizona. I am the oldest child and the best older brother my 3 little sisters could ever ask for. My family is everything to me, especially my wife Rachel, and we find ourselves in constant competition on the Pickleball courts where she tends to beat me 95% of the time!

I was also the winner of Gila Valley Idol, a local singing competition, in 2021. I then used those winnings to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Mozambique Beira Mission speaking Portuguese.

My comm background:

As a kid, I never had a problem writing, and I enjoyed it. My genuine interest in journalism started in high school, realizing that Sportscasting is something I would love to do.

I am a Communications major with an emphasis on News and Journalism and am currently working to further my studies to become a Sportscaster.

I have worked with BYU-Idaho Radio since October 2023, first as a Music Programmer, then as the Intern, and now as a Senior News Producer and news and sports reporter.


Latest from Austin Pace

July 16, 2025 09:08 AM
BYU-Idaho is expecting a record-breaking 25,000 students this fall, a 9% increase from last year, creating a surge in demand for approved student housing. While the university is expanding resources and support, many students—especially women—are still struggling to find available housing before the semester begins.
5 Min Read
July 11, 2025 04:35 PM
Deputies and firefighters will face off in the 14th annual Guns vs. Hoses charity softball game on July 25 at Melaleuca Field to raise money for Make-A-Wish Idaho. Fans can donate to influence the game with fun challenges, with all proceeds going toward granting wishes for local children.
1 Min Read
July 11, 2025 01:52 PM
The Aisle is a new 7,000-square-foot wedding and event venue in Sugar City, offering everything from simple space rentals to full-service weddings with food, floral, and coordination. Owner Debbie Baggett, a longtime wedding decorator, says she opened the venue to help BYU-Idaho brides and their out-of-state families plan stress-free celebrations.
2 Min Read
July 09, 2025 03:51 PM
After one of the driest springs on record, Idaho’s water supply is under strain, prompting officials to warn of potential shortages later this year. Hydrologists say a cooler, wetter summer could help, but continued heat will likely lead to tighter water conditions, especially in southeastern Idaho.
1 Min Read
July 08, 2025 04:41 PM
BYU-Idaho students in a public history class have created an exhibit exploring how the meaning of Main Street in Rexburg changed between 1950 and 2000, using interviews with longtime residents to collect oral histories. The exhibit, located in the BYU-Idaho Center, will be open through July 24. It aims to help visitors connect with the town’s past.
2 Min Read
July 07, 2025 06:23 PM
A Blackfoot-based nonprofit called Families of the Fallen is raising money for the families of two firefighters killed in a recent ambush-style attack in northern Idaho. The group is sending 100% of its July donations to the families and offering long-term support like counseling and grief services.
2 Min Read