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
Gooding Woman Killed in Monday Night Crash
A Gooding woman died after being flown to a Boise hospital late Monday night when she was thrown from her car
Flights From Twin Falls to Denver Closer to Reality
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Monday the city of Twin Falls is the recipient of $900,000 to develop local air service which will result in flights from Twin Falls to Denver, Colorado.
ITD to Hear Public Input on Magic Valley 129,000-pound Truck Routes
The public will have a chance to comment on a request for a 129,000-pound truck routes on specific highways in the Magic Valley at meetings scheduled for early March.
Police Chase Ends with Three Arrested Near American Falls
A multi-agency police pursuit Friday that started in Fort Hall ended near American Falls with three people behind bars
Man Charged for Valentine’s Day Chase Into Twin Falls
A man accused of taking Magic Valley police on a 100 mph chase from Filer to Twin Falls on Valentine's Day is facing charges of attempting to elude a police officer and aggravated battery.
Jerome Interchange Project Pushed Back
A major overpass and interchange project for Jerome has been pushed back a couple of years.
Golden Eagle Found Shot Near Oakley
Conservation officers say a golden eagle was found shot last week in the Magic Valley and have asked for the public's help in finding the person responsible.
Hailey, Buhl & Twin Falls Airports Get Federal Infrastructure Grants
Several Idaho airports, including two in the Magic Valley, will get a piece of $520.5 million from the federal government for infrastructure improvements.
Felon Arrested for Burley Bank Robbery
A convicted felon is behind bars accused of robbing a Burley bank more than a week ago
UPDATE: Twin Falls CFO Candidates Down to Three
There are now four candidates for the position of chief financial officers for the city of Twin Falls as the current CFO is set to retire soon.
More Pronghorn Hit by Train in East Idaho
State wildlife managers say another group of pronghorn were hit by a train late last week in eastern Idaho.
Fish and Game Clear New Sturgeon Fishing Spots at Niagara Springs
The Magic Valley has two new sturgeon fishing spots along the Snake River increasing public access for anglers.
Idaho Pair Forced to Repay Customers for Fishing Trip Vacations
A Meridian business has been shut down and forced be repay customers who didn't get the Alaskan fishing trips they paid for.
Idaho Falls Woman Sentenced for Insurance Fraud
An eastern Idaho woman will serve several years of felony probation for insurance fraud when she made an insurance policy for family who didn't have insurance at the time of an auto accident and filed a claim.
Truck Hauling Onions Catches Fire on I-84
Elmore County authorities say a truck hauling onions caught fire on Thursday blocking some traffic on the interstate
California Man Struck While Walking on North Idaho Interstate
A pedestrian was hit by a truck Thursday evening on a busy north Idaho interstate.
Man Driving Backhoe Killed in Crash with Semi
A man driving a backhoe was killed Thursday when a semi-truck hit him near a small town in eastern Idaho
New Pedestrian Light Going Up on Orchard and Harrison in Twin Falls
A new light to warn drivers of possible pedestrians crossing a south Twin Falls street is being installed today
Boise Man Found Dead Tested for Coronavirus
A 71-year-old man found deceased in Boise after traveling to China has been tested for the coronavirus as a precaution.
Jerome Man Charged for Fatal December Crash
A 22-year-old man has been charged with vehicular manslaughter for a crash in late December that killed one person in Jerome County