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
Fort Hall Man Sentenced for Shooting at Federal Officers
A Fort Hall man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison following a 2020 standoff in which shots were fired at law enforcement.
Fish and Game to Begin Big Game Surveys in Magic Valley
Biologist with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game will begin taking surveys of large animals like deer and elk in the Magic Valley Region with a helicopter in the next several weeks into the new year.
Nampa Man Killed in Crash Near Mountain Home
A 25-year-old man died after the car he was in rolled on Interstate 84 Thursday morning near Mountain Home
Idaho’s Elmer Saves Couple Stranded by Avalanche
An Idaho Department of Transportation worker is being credited for recently saving two people and their dogs that got stranded by an avalanche in Idaho's mountain country
TikTok Banned on Idaho Government Phones, Computers, and Networks
Idaho's governor issued an executive order Wednesday banning the use of the social media platform TikTok from all state government electronic devices and networks.
College of Southern Idaho Seeking Trustee Applicants
Qualified residents are being asked to apply to fill an open position on the College of Southern Idaho Board of Trustees following the resignation of one of its members
Fish and Game Begin Feeding Elk in Wood River Valley
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has started feeding elk in the Wood River Valley to prevent the animals from migrating into nearby towns.
Federal Agencies, County and Cities Working to Protect Wildlife after Heavy Snow in Wood River Area
As heavy snow fell early on the Wood River Valley the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and local governments are working to help wildlife survive the early onset of winter
Hunters Invited to Comment on Idaho Moose, Goat and Sheep Hunts
Hunters in the Magic Valley region will get a chance Thursday to voice their thoughts on proposed hunting seasons for moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goats
ISP: Jerome Man Died Following Crash in Early December
A 69-year-old man died at a hospital after his pickup struck a concrete pillar in early December in Jerome County
Worker Killed in Landslide at Hells Canyon
An Oregon man working in Hells Canyon was killed Saturday when a landslide came down on him as he was in an elevated bucket.
Cattle Truck Overturns Near Carey
Several animals were killed when a cattle truck overturned Sunday evening near Carey.
Woman Hit and Killed by Suspected Drunk Driver in Pocatello
A woman was killed Saturday afternoon attempting to cross a street in Pocatello when she was hit by a suspected drunk driver.
Galena Pass Closed by Avalanche North of Ketchum
The pass over Galena Summit remains closed Monday morning after an avalanche covered the highway on Sunday
Twin Falls Woman, Passenger Injured in Crash Near Utah State Line
Emergency crews responded to a three-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon just north of Snowville, Utah that sent two people to the hospital.
Man Now Faces First Degree Murder in Twin Falls Court after Death of Baby
A young man is now facing a first degree murder charge after a baby died from allegedly being shaken in late November at a Twin Falls shelter
Expect Street Closures for Twin Falls Christmas Parade
Several streets will be blocked off Friday evening (Dec 9) in Twin Falls for the annual Festival of Lights Parade.
WATCH: Idaho Fish and Game Pull Deer Trapped in Old Water Tank
In mid-November Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers had to extract a mule deer buck that had gotten trapped in an old water tank.
Moscow Police Search for White Car Seen Near Murder Scene
Authorities involved in the investigation of the homicide of four University of Idaho Students are looking for information regarding a white car seen in the area at the time in early November.
Jerome County Crash Sends Three to Hospital
One person had to be flown by helicopter to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash Tuesday evening in Jerome County