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
Idaho Fish and Game: Be Mindful of Bears and Mountain Lions
Idaho wildlife officials say people need to be aware of bears and mountain lions in the Wood River Valley after reported sightings along popular trails
BLM Proposes Fee Increase at Two Magic Valley Campsites
The fees at two Magic Valley campsites may go up under a proposal by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) which is seeking public comments on the plan.
Idaho Public Schools to Reopen with State Blueprint
Gov. Brad Little along with state education leaders presented the plan to reopen Idaho's public schools amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Continued Rock Movement Closes U.S. 95 Again Near Riggins
A detour around a rock slide between Pollock and Riggins has been closed off again after it was discovered rock and debris was still moving from the hillside.
Two Men Charged After Stabbing in Murtaugh, Three Hospitalized
Two men are facing charges of aggravated battery after a stabbing in Murtaugh early Sunday morning
Rollover South of Burley Sends One to the Hospital
Cassia County emergency crews responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash that trapped the driver early Wednesday morning
Suburban Hit by Car, One Killed on Southwest Idaho Highway
A 55-year-old Oregon man died when he was ejected from the SUV he was a passenger in as it was hit by another car in southwest Idaho
Woman Killed in Three-car Crash Near Atomic City
A three-vehicle crash claimed the life of an Arco woman Tuesday afternoon in Butte County.
Idaho Highway Blocked by Rock Slide to Reopen
A highway closed off because of a rock slide several days ago will reopen on Wednesday near Riggins, Idaho.
Trucker Cited After Crashing Truck Into Idaho River
An Oregon man was given a misdemeanor citation after crashing a semi-truck into the Payette River and causing significant traffic delays on Saturday.
Idaho Falls Man Hit in Chest by Ball Hitch That Fell From Passing Pickup
An Idaho Falls man had to be treated for minor injuries when a ball hitch flew through his pickup windshield after it fell off another pickup on Monday morning.
Meridian Woman Killed, Two Juveniles and Adult Hospitalized Sunday
A Meridian woman was killed when the pickup she was in hit a tree south of Banks Sunday evening and two juveniles along with another adult were hospitalized.
McCall Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash
A 74-year-old motorcycle rider was killed near U.S. 95 as he crossed a cattle guard on Sunday afternoon.
Two Aircraft Crash Over North Idaho Lake, Multiple Fatalities
At least two people are dead and more missing after two planes crash over a north Idaho lake Sunday afternoon.
Good Neighbor Days Canceled in Kimberly
A annual event held in the community of Kimberly has been canceled this year out of safety concerns because of the coronavirus (COVID-19)
Twin Falls Man Sentenced for Sexual Exploitation of Children
A 39-year-old Twin Falls man will spend a little more than 16 years behind bars for sexual exploitation of children.
Boise Man Charged with Vandalizing Liberty Bell
A 64-year-old Boise man has been charged with vandalizing the Liberty Bell that sits in front of the Idaho Statehouse.
Idaho to Remain in Stage-4 with Increase in COVID-19 Cases
Idaho will remain in Stage-4 of the governor's reopening plan as the state has seen an increase in coronavirus (COVID-19).
Fire Burns Near East Thousand Springs State Park
According to idahofireinfo.com, the blaze broke out at around 7:19 p.m. near the Thousand Springs State Park eastern complex south of Wendell and burned roughly 1.3 acres of brush and grass.
One Killed in Industrial Accident in Twin Falls
One person was killed at a food processor in Twin Falls this morning in an industrial accident.