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
New Executive Director Named for Southern Idaho Tourism
Southern Idaho Tourism will have new leadership to promote the Magic Valley
Rexburg Man Killed in Crash after Hitting Moose on U.S. Highway 20
28-year-old East Idaho man was killed in a rollover early Tuesday morning when a moose ran out in from of his car near Ashton.
Caldwell Man Identified as Victim of Nampa Homicide
Nampa authorities are investigating the Friday homicide of a 51-year-old Caldwell man
Hansen Man and Juvenile Killed in Crash Near Lava Hot Springs
A 58-year-old Magic Valley man and a juvenile died in a two-vehicle crash Monday afternoon near Lava Hot Springs
Man Sentenced for 2021 Twin Falls Stabbing and Robbery
A man has been sentenced to minimum of five years in prison on multiple charges including aggravated battery for a 2021 stabbing in Twin Falls.
Idaho Man Gets Lifetime Hunting Ban for Killing Multiple Animals
A Madison County man will not be able to hunt for the rest of his life in Idaho or 48 other states following his conviction for multiple wildlife crimes.
Madrona in Twin Falls to be Closed for Construction (Nov 1-16)
Road crews will shut down a Twin Falls street for about two weeks for reconstruction forcing drivers to find alternate routes through the area
18-year-old Charged with Vehicular Manslaughter, Arraigned in Jerome County Court
An 18-year-old was arraigned in court earlier this week on a single count of vehicular manslaughter related to a crash in February that killed a young Twin Falls man in Jerome County.
Utah Man Charged in East Idaho Hit-and-run Crash Critically Injuring Bicyclist
A Utah man is set to be extradited to Idaho for a hit-and-run crash that critically injured a 25-year-old bicyclist earlier this month
Oregon Woman Killed in Crash on I-84 East of New Plymouth
A 64-year-old woman died in a rollover crash Wednesday afternoon on the interstate east of New Plymouth
Arizona Man Arraigned in Minidoka County on Murder Charge
An Arizona man charged with murder along with his brother for the death of a Heyburn man was arraigned in Minidoka County last week
Dog Likely Attacked by Bobcat Near Boise Foothills
A small dog was likely attacked and carried away by a bobcat Sunday morning in the Boise foothills.
Magic Valley Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Threatening Prosecutors
A Magic Valley man sentenced to prison for threatening to kill a Twin Falls County Prosecutor in 2019 has added several more years to his sentence after sending similar death threats to other prosecutors while incarcerated
Three Arrested Following Boise Homicide
A 26-year-old Boise man is facing charges of second degree murder for the death of a 32-year-old man last week while two others were arrested for their alleged involvement.
Reubens Man Killed in Head-on Crash Near Grangeville
A 42-year-old Idaho man died following a head-on crash Monday morning south of Grangeville
Idaho’s Mystery Alligator
Idaho conservation officers are trying to track down the owner of an alligator discovered by someone walking their dog late last week near New Plymouth
ITD: Lane Closure for I-84 Near Declo
Drivers headed east on Interstate 84 near Declo will have to slow down and move over for a temporary lane closure Friday, October 28
Caldwell Police Officer Hit by Suspected Drunk Driver
A police officer was injured when his patrol car was hit by a suspected drunk driver early Sunday morning in Caldwell
Teen Struck by Semi-truck in Eagle Dies at Hospital
Eagle authorities say a teenage boy died after being hit by a semi-truck Friday afternoon in Eagle
Idaho $1 Million Raffle Expected to Sell Out, Again
Once again the Idaho Lottery expects the popular Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle to sell out this year