Hello, my name is Benito Baeza the news director for News Radio 1310 KLIX-AM. I have been in the broadcast business since 2003 and I’ve been with Townsquare Media since 2012. I got my start at a public radio station near my hometown in New Mexico and my passion for radio grew from there. During my years as a broadcaster I worked for several radio stations and then got roped into doing TV news for about five years. Eventually I came back to where I truly belong, behind a radio microphone. I’ve lived in southern Idaho for more than a decade and don’t regret it one bit. I love being able to drive just ten minutes out of town and be in a semi-remote area or down in a beautiful canyon. Reach me at benitobaeza@townsquaremedia.com or 208-737-6012.
Benito Baeza
Public Invited to Attend Idaho Fish and Game Winter Feeding Meeting
The public is invited to attend the Winter Feeding Advisory Committee meeting Monday December 5, at the Magic Valley Regional offices in Jerome County
Students and Parents Working to Build ADA Accessible Playground at Sawtooth Elementary
Eventually children will be able to play on an handicap accessible playground at Sawtooth Elementary in Twin Falls thanks to the observation of some students that a couple students in wheelchairs couldn't use the current playground.
Twin Falls 18-year-old Accused of Shaking Baby Charged with Aggravated Battery
A two-month old boy was hospitalized after allegedly being shaken by his mother's boyfriend on November 25 in Twin Falls
Health Advisory Lifted for Two Magic Valley Reservoirs
The health district for Southern Idaho has lifted advisories warning the public of harmful toxins in two area reservoirs.
Road Closures Begin Dec 1, on Sawtooth National Forest
Seasonal road closures will begin December 1, on the Sawtooth National Forest throughout Southern Idaho and northern Utah
Boise Man Dies after Crash in Meridian
A 37-year-old man died at the hospital following a car crash Saturday evening in Meridian
Coroner Identifies Young Nampa Man Shot in Gang-related Homicide
A 20-year-old Nampa man died Saturday in what police say was a suspected gang-related shooting
Shop Burns Down in Curry Neighborhood
A detached garage went up in flames in a Curry neighborhood Monday evening
College of Southern Idaho Christmas Tree Lighting Thursday (Dec 1)
The College of Southern Idaho will light up the Christmas season Thursday with a tree lighting ceremony
Man Injured in Idaho Falls Officer-involved Shooting
A man is in the hospital following an officer-involved shooting Sunday evening in Idaho Falls
Crash Near Mountain Home Claims Nampa Woman
A Nampa woman died in the hospital following a two-vehicle crash Saturday morning near Mountain Home
Melba Man Killed in Head-on Crash Saturday Morning
One person was killed two others were injured in a head-on crash Saturday south of Nampa
Man Facing Multiple Charges after Being Removed from Cassia Home at Gunpoint
A resident had to force a man to leave his home at gunpoint earlier this month in rural east Cassia County
Saint Maries Man Killed in Crash Near Harrison
Two people were injured and one killed in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon near Harrison in Kootenai County.
Pedestrian Struck and Killed in Caldwell
A 49-year-old man was struck and killed by a pickup Tuesday evening in Caldwell.
Vigil at CSI to Honor Murdered University of Idaho Students
The College of Southern Idaho will host a candlelight vigil to remember the four University of Idaho Students murdered in their apartments more than a week ago in Moscow
UPDATE: Multiple Drugs, Guns, and Money Seized in Cassia County Arrest
UPDATE: Three people were arrested Tuesday morning in Burley following a drug bust where a variety of drugs, firearms, and drug paraphernalia was seized
Jerome Truck Driver Injured in Crash Near Fruitland
A truck driver from the Magic Valley had to be flown to the hospital when his truck went off the side of the interstate Monday afternoon near Fruitland.
Two Trucks Crash Head-on, Saint Maries Man Killed
A 26-year-old Saint Maries man was killed in an early morning head-on crash involving two semi-trucks Monday east of Lewiston.
Young Bellevue Boy Airlifted to Hospital Following Crash with Barley Truck
A 7-year-old boy had to be flown by helicopter to a hospital Saturday after the car he was in was hit by a semi-truck carrying barley in Carey