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
Burley Man Killed in Saturday Rollover
A 54-year-old man died Saturday in a rollover on Interstate 86 east of Declo.
Cold Case Solved, Woman Recovered from Snake River Identified
Eight years ago the body of a woman was recovered from the Snake River below Twin Falls and had not been identified until now thanks to group that uses DNA evidence to solve cold cases
85-Year-old Man Killed in Idaho Falls Crash
One person died and two others were injured Wednesday in a two-vehicle crash in Idaho Falls
Fire Restrictions to be Lifted on Northern Part of Sawtooth Forest
The Sawtooth National Forest will lift Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in the Sawtooth North Zone in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area on October 7.
Cow Found Mutilated in Lincoln County
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office says a cow was recently found mutilated near Richfield.
BASE Jumper Stuck on Canyon Wall North of Twin Falls
Rescue crews are working to free a BASE jumper that became stuck on the canyon wall on the north side of the Snake River Canyon
Body of Missing Kayaker Recovered at Big Trinity Lake in Elmore County
The body of a missing kayaker was found Tuesday evening in Elmore County after he presumably drowned
Forest Bridge Northwest of Fairfield to Close Temporarily
A bridge located in the Fairfield Ranger District on the Sawtooth National Forest will be replaced this fall blocking access for short time
Third Meeting on Highway 75 Expansion in Ketchum (Oct 11)
Members of the public will once again see plans and join the discussion on an expansion project for State Highway 75 in Ketchum
Jerome Police Seek Public Help in Shooting Investigation
The Jerome Police Department has released home security video related to a shooting that injured a young man in late September hoping the public can identify the suspect vehicle.
UPDATE: Truck Overturns South of Hansen
Emergency crews are on the scene of a semi-truck that overturned south of Hansen
Boise Man Killed in Crash on I-84 in Oregon
Three people from Idaho were involved in a single-vehicle crash Monday afternoon, where one was killed, on Interstate 84 just south of La Grand, Oregon
Two Killed in Bonner County Motorcycle Crash
Two people in their 60s were killed in a motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon in Bonner County.
BASE Jumper Rescued from Snake River Canyon
Emergency crews responded to the Snake River Canyon Monday morning in Twin Falls to assist a BASE jumper that got hurt on landing
Three Injured in Head-on Crash Sunday in Jerome
One person had to be flown by helicopter to a hospital Sunday evening while two others were taken by ambulance after a head-on crash in Jerome
Shoshone Woman Killed in Crash on U.S. 93
One person was killed and four others were hospitalized Sunday morning in a crash on U.S. Highway 93 in Jerome County
Lamphouse Theatre Opens in Twin Falls
After several years with the lights out and the screen black the small independent Lamphouse Theatre is open once again.
Twin Falls Firefighters Stop Garage Fire From Spreading to House
Firefighters were able to keep a fire from spreading to a house Friday afternoon when a garage went up in flames
One Dies in Wrong-way Crash Near Post Falls
A 74-year-old woman died following a head-on crash early Friday morning on the interstate near Post Falls.
UPDATE: Second Flight to Return this November for Twin Falls Airport
The airline servicing the Magic Valley Regional Airport plans to return a second round trip flight to and from Twin Falls