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Austin Pace

News 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, first as a Music Programmer, then as the Intern, and now as a news and sports reporter.


Latest from Austin Pace

February 29, 2024 05:13 PM
SOMA Jiu-Jitsu Academy, led by James Emfield, is set for its grand opening on Friday at a new location in Rexburg. Emphasizing the gentle art's role in personal growth and family bonding, the academy offers more than just martial arts training, aiming to instill moral values in its students.
1 Min Read
February 28, 2024 03:14 PM
The BIG Idea Competition is coming back to Rexburg with the help of the City of Rexburg Economic Development Department and Madison Economic Partner, Inc (MEPI). Aaron Denney, the economic development assistant for the city of Rexburg Economic Development Department says the competition is a platform for young entrepreneurs to share a 90-second pitch of an original idea to fuel innovation and entrepreneurship.
1 Min Read
February 27, 2024 04:24 PM
Anna Taylor, the online employment and scheduling director at BYU-Idaho, shared a personal testimony of finding peace and strength through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, recounting her daughter, Janice's, health struggles during missionary service. Taylor emphasized Christ's role in providing comfort and healing for all challenges, encouraging others to build a relationship with Him for enduring happiness.
1 Min Read
February 26, 2024 04:53 PM
Lisa Benson and Kanani Hepworth formed the Puzzle Pals, a competitive speed puzzling team, driven by their love for puzzles and a desire to compete nationally. With strategic roles and intense preparation, they aim to excel at the upcoming nationals in San Diego, showcasing their skills and passion for puzzling.
1 Min Read
February 23, 2024 05:56 PM
Matthew Maroon, the Marketing Department chair at BYU-Idaho, shares the story of how one small prayer led to a lifetime of blessings.
2 Min Read
February 22, 2024 04:12 PM
PodUp is a podcasting platform for creating, growing and monetizing podcasts. Nathan Gwilliam, the founder and CEO of the company, says his goal is to bring all the key components of podcasting into one platform, to teach individuals what they need to know to be able to have a lifestyle of freedom for themselves and the people they love.
2 Min Read