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
Ornamental Yew Kills Another Pair of Elk in Wood River Valley
Two more elk have died in the Wood River after eating an ornamental plant called Japanese yew.
Shots Fired Outside North Canyon Medical Center in Gooding
Gooding authorities are investigating an altercation outside the North Canyon Medical Center where shots were fired Thursday evening
ITD Planning Updates to Burley and Heyburn Interchanges
The public will get a chance to see plans to update the interstate interchanges for Burley and Heyburn next month at an open house meeting
Coeur d’Alene Man Killed in Crash Wednesday
A 33-year-old Coeur d'Alene man died when his car went off the roadway late Wednesday night.
Crash Causes Propane Truck to Catch Fire Near Rupert
A truck hauling propane caught fire in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday morning near Rupert forcing some people to evacuate their homes
UPDATE: Police Investigating Incident at Canyon Ridge High School
According to Spokesperson Eva Craner, Twin Falls Police had received a call this morning of a possible active shooter at Canyon Ridge High School. After the building was placed on lockdown and other students evacuated police found no evidence of a shooting and no injuries were reported.
Idahoans Asked for Input on Renewable Energy on Public Lands
Idaho residents in the southern part of the state will get a chance to voice their thoughts on the strategy for renewable energy projects on federal public lands at a series of open house meetings
18-year-old Kuna Resident Killed in Rollover
A young Kuna resident was killed Sunday night at a hospital following a crash in Boise
Two Dogs Killed While Attacking Elk in East Idaho
An Idaho conservation officer had to kill two dogs that had attacked young elk in Eastern Idaho during the weekend.
Emmett Man Killed in Crash Early Sunday
A 33-year-old man driving a pickup was killed a little after midnight in Canyon County on Sunday
One Rescued When SUV Crashes into Canyon in Twin Falls
One person had to be rescued early Saturday morning near Twin Falls when their vehicle went off a curve and into the Snake River Canyon
Propane Truck Overturns, Closes Major Idaho Highway
A semi-truck hauling thousands of gallons of propane overturned Thursday afternoon north of New Meadows shutting down a major highway.
One Killed, Two Injured in Crash Near Caldwell
A passenger of a pickup died after being ejected Thursday evening in a two-vehicle crash near Caldwell
Jerome Residents to Get Brand New Park Next Spring
The City of Jerome announced construction on a new roughly 17 acre park on the south side of the city will start this spring and take roughly a year to finish.
2 Percent of St. Luke’s Employees to be Let Go
One of the major health care providers in Southern Idaho plans to reduce it's workforce by 2 percent amid what it calls a "challenging financial, operating environment."
Elk Are Getting Tangled in the Wood River Valley
Wire tomato cages, plastic buckets, and a sled are some of the items removed from elk in the Wood River Valley in recent days
Navy Band Coming to Twin Falls
Twin Falls will play host to the United States Navy Band in March as part of a 15 cities tour for the group
South Twin Falls Park to Get Bigger
The Twin Falls City Council approved funds Monday night to expand an existing park in the near future
New Director Chosen to Lead Idaho Department of Fish and Game
A man who has worked his entire professional career for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game will now lead the department as director
Idaho Leaders: ‘Deep Concerns’ Regarding Lava Ridge Project
Idaho's governor, congressman, and senators are raising concerns regarding the proposed Lava Ridge wind energy project in the Magic Valley