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.
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Teen Killed in Motorcycle Crash in Burley
An 18-year-old was killed in a crash with a small pickup Wednesday night in Burley.
Work on Interstate 84 Between Jerome and Twin Falls Resumes in March
Work will pick back up on Interstate 84 beginning the second week in March between Jerome and Twin Falls.
Twin Falls Men Charged with Possession of Sexually Exploitive Material
Two Twin Falls men were arrested this week and charged with possession of sexually exploitive material involving children.
Detours Planned at Salt Lake Interchange to Install Signs
Installation of new signage at the Interstate 84/86 interchange will require drivers to use detours at various times the first week of March.
Filer and Buhl Residents Involved in Fatal Crash
Two Magic Valley truck drivers were involved in a fatal collision that killed a 21-year-old woman near Monteview Thursday morning.
19-year-old Identified as Victim of Avalanche Near Elko
A 19-year-old from Spring Creek, Nevada has been identified as the snowmobiler killed in an avalanche near Elko during the weekend.
Twin Falls Sheriff: Slow Down in Rock Creek Canyon
The Twin Falls County Sheriff's Office has responded to two car crashes in the same area of Rock Creek Canyon near the Magic Mountain Ski area recently
Clark Fork Man Charged with Vehicular Manslaughter in Fatal Crash
A north Idaho man is facing vehicular manslaughter and aggravated driving under the influence charges following a fatal crash near Sagle Tuesday afternoon.
Idaho Falls Man Dies After Being Shot During Fight in Street
A man shot during a fight in the middle of an Idaho Falls street has died. According to the Bonneville County Sheriff's Office, 31-year-old Taylor Murrieta, of Idaho Falls, had been mortally wounded on February 16, and had been on life-support at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center were he di…
New Idaho Parks and Recreation Director Named
A new director has been appointed to the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.
Hiker Rescued From Canyon Near Devils Corral in Multiagency Effort
First responders rescued a hiker trapped on a ledge below the Snake River Canyon Rim last week with help form several agencies.
Snowmobile Hits SUV Near Swan Valley, One Hospitalized
A Blackfoot man was sent to the hospital after he struck and SUV with a snowmobile attempting to cross a highway near Swan Valley Sunday.
Three Snowmobilers Caught in Avalanche Near Elko, One Killed
One man was killed and another injured when they were caught in an avalanche Saturday south of Elko, Nevada.
First Confirmed COVID-19 Variant Found in Southwest Idaho
Idaho health authorities announced the first confirmed case of the African variant of COVID-19 in Idaho Friday
Snowmobiler Killed in Avalanche North of Ketchum
Forest officials say a snowmobiler was killed Friday after being injured in an avalanche north of Ketchum
RV Catches Fire Near Gas Station in Twin Falls
Fire crews responded to a vehicle fire in Twin Falls Thursday afternoon on the north side of town.
Repairs to Broken Water Line Complete, Shoshone Street to Open Next Week
Shoshone Street South is expected to be open by next week as repairs to a broken water line have been complete
Crash North of Kimberly Sends Three to Hospital
Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of 3500 E and Addison Avenue just north of Kimberly Wednesday evening that sent three people to the hospital
Jerome Men Found Safe in South Hills
Two Jerome men out on snowmobiles were found safe and warm in the South Hills after they didn't snow up at home.
Section of Rock Creek Trail Closed Due to Water Damage
Part of the Rock Creek Trail is closed off due to a broken water line on Shoshone Street in Twin Falls.