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
Magic Valley Students on Idaho Education Advisory Council
Two students from the Magic Valley make up the 13 member Student Advisory Council for the Idaho State Superintendent of Public instruction.
Elmore County Searching for Person at Trinity Lakes Campgrounds
The Elmore County Sheriff's Office has been searching for an individual since Saturday near the Big Trinity Lake
Twin Falls to Break Ground on South Fire Station
Construction will start on a second fire station in October for south Twin Falls
Construction on New Wendell Valley Country Store Begins in October
Construction on a new Valley Wide Country Store will begin in October on the south side of Wendell
Jerome Police: Woman Who Struck Trooper Allegedly on Her Phone
Jerome Police say they've concluded their investigation of the crash that sent an Idaho State Trooper to the hospital with severe injuries earlier this month while directing traffic along the interstate
Twin Falls Council Approves Land Transfer for Parking Garage in Downtown Development
Downtown Twin Falls will get 50 more public parking spaces if plans for a parking garage and multi-use buildings move forward
Two Killed in Head-on Crash in Bonner County
Two men where killed Monday in a head-on crash involving two pickups in north Idaho
City Approves Funds for Twin Falls Memorial Wall
The Twin Falls City Council approved funds Monday evening to help create a memorial wall recognizing veterans, police, and first responders who lost their lives while on duty
Health Advisory for Murtaugh Lake
Magic Valley health officials have issued a health advisory Monday for Murtaugh Lake after the water was tested for a toxic algal bloom.
Ross Fork Fire Activity Steady, Nearly Two Thirds Contained
About 200 fire personnel continue to make progress on the Ross Fork Fire north of Ketchum.
Arizona Man Struck and Killed Near Buhl
An Arizona man was killed Friday night when he was struck by a car west of Buhl.
Nampa Woman Accused of Trying to Have Husband Killed
A Nampa woman is behind bars facing accusations she tried to hire someone to kill her spouse
Fiery Crash Kills Four on Fort Hall Reservation
Four people died in a fiery crash Wednesday on the Fort Hall Reservation when a car collided with a potato truck
Medical Camp Under Construction in Camas County
A dozen new cabins designed specifically to accommodate Idaho children dealing with medical challenges are set to be built near Fairfield
Twin Falls Canal Company to End Water Delivery Oct 14
Irrigators with the Twin Falls Canal Company will see water shut off mid-October
Twin Falls Council Asked What to do With Floral Ave
One of the few unpaved city streets in Twin Falls will not get paved anytime soon
Twin Falls County Leading Investigation Into Shooting Near Hazelton
A Critical Incident Task Force is investigating an officer involved shooting Tuesday afternoon in Jerome County
Magic Valley Hunters Asked to Test Deer and Elk for Chronic Wasting Disease
Hunters in the Magic Valley who harvest deer or elk this season are being asked to test the animals for chronic wasting disease.
UPDATE: Traffic Moving on Hansen Bridge
An incident on the Hansen Bridge has halted traffic in both directions while inspections on the Perrine Bridge has traffic backed up heading into Twin Falls
Land Purchase Approved for Magic Valley Research Dairy
The University of Idaho can move forward with the purchase of land that will serve as the center for a research dairy in the Magic Valley