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
Head-on Crash Claims One in East Idaho as Pickup Tries to Pass Snowplow
One person was killed and several others injured Friday morning when a pickup attempted to pass a line of cars behind a snowplow and hit another truck head-on
Idaho Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Drug Trafficking
A Blackfoot man will spend the rest of his life in prison on drug trafficking charges following his trial
Three Moose Removed from Wood River Valley
Three moose had to be removed and relocated from the Wood River Valley out of concerns for public safety.
Blackfoot Man Convicted of Having and Distributing Child Pornography
A 41-year-old Blackfoot man has been convicted by a federal jury of possession and distribution of child pornography and could be facing more than 40 years behind bars
UPDATE: Kuna Man Struck and Killed on Interstate
A pedestrian was struck and killed when he stepped out into traffic on the interstate Wednesday evening in Boise
Twin Falls Church Asks for Special Use Permit for School
A special use permit to operate a private school at a Twin Falls church was approved Tuesday night by the Twin Falls Planning and Zoning Commission
Poisonious Plant Still a Problem for Wildlife in the Wood River Valley
Idaho wildlife officials say a poisonous plant to wildlife continues to be a problem as a moose fell victim to the decorative shrub last week.
Here is What the Pole Line/Eastland Trailhead Park Will Look Like in Twin Falls
Twin Falls food producer Chobani revealed what a new park would look like in the northeast part of the city at a city council meeting Monday night
Officer Involved Shooting Under Investigation in Boise
A special task force is investigation an officer involved shooting after police tried arresting a wanted man Monday afternoon in Boise
Blackfoot Man Killed in Crash with Truck on Interstate 15
One person was killed in a crash with a semi truck early Tuesday morning in East Idaho
Boy Dies After Dog Attack in East Idaho
A young boy died following an attack by dogs Saturday evening on the Shoshone-Bannock tribal reservation in East Idaho
Jerome Man Involved in Three-vehicle Crash on US 93 Hospitalized
A 21-year-old man was hospitalized Monday afternoon after being hit head-on when the driver of an SUV tried to pass a semi-truck south of Twin Falls
Man Arrested Following Crash with Sun Valley Police Car
A Picabo man was arrest following a crash with a police car Friday afternoon on State Highway 75
Idaho Falls Man Killed in Two-vehicle Crash Saturday Morning
A 59-year-old man was killed in a two-vehicle crash Saturday morning north of Shelley.
Snowplow Hit in East Idaho, One Hospitalized
One person had to be hospitalized Sunday morning after rear-ending a snowplow on the interstate in East Idaho
Access to Popular Southern Idaho Canyon Restricted Due to Wintering Eagles
The road into the popular Box Canyon at Thousand Springs State Park west of Wendell has been closed off to vehicles while wintering eagles are in the area
Traffic Deaths in Idaho Fell 19 Percent in 2022
The number of people who were killed in traffic related crashes in 2022 fell 19 percent from the year before
Teen Injured in Rollover North of Ketchum
A teen was taken to the an area hospital with minor injuries Tuesday after crashing near Galena Lodge on State Highway 75.
Arizona Woman Killed in Crash on U.S. 93
A 51-year-old Arizona woman was killed in a crash Tuesday on U.S. Highway 93 north of Ely, Nevada
Comment Period Begins for Draft Environmental Impact for Lava Ridge Wind Project
A 60-day comment period is now open for the recently released draft environmental impact statement for a proposed wind turbine project that would span three Magic Valley counties