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
Child Drowns In Reservoir South of Elko
A child drowned in the South Fork Reservoir in Elko County Sunday afternoon.
Idaho Cities Grew in 2020 According to Census
More and more people continued to move to Idaho cities from 2019 to 2020 according to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Motorcyclist Dies at Hospital Following Head-on Crash Near Grace
A 44-year-old man on a motorcycle died at a hospital Sunday following a head-on crash near Grace.
Washington Motorcyclist Killed on North Idaho Highway
A 74-year-old Kennewick, Washington man was killed Sunday afternoon near Harrison.
Two Burley Residents Ejected from Pickup Near American Falls
Two people from Burley were taken to a Pocatello hospital after they'd been ejected from a pickup that rolled on Interstate 86 west of American Falls.
Boat Hits Rocks at Murtaugh Lake, No Serious Injuries
No one was seriously injured when a small boat hit rocks at Murtaugh Lake late Saturday evening.
Utah Woman Ejected from Car Near St. Anthony Later Dies at Hospital
A young Utah woman ejected from an SUV Friday afternoon near St. Anthony has died at a hospital.
Open House for Highway 75 Project in Hailey (June 16)
The public will get a chance to see the second phase of a road rehabilitation project in the city of Hailey at an upcoming public meeting.
Attorney: Wendell Family Seeks Justice after Tasing Incident
The lawyer representing a Wendell man who was tased by a Gooding County Deputy said what happened to his client and family was criminal.
Drought Forces Fish Salvage Below Magic Reservoir Dam
As drought conditions persist in the Magic Valley the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is allowing a fish salvage for the Big Wood River north of Shoshone and parts of the Richfield Canal diversion.
Out-of-state Visitors to Pay More at Select Idaho State Parks
People visiting Idaho from out-of-state will have to pay double the entry fee at specific state parks and campgrounds beginning today (6/10).
Idaho Trooper, 2 People Hurt in Collision Near Arimo
An Idaho State Police trooper and two other people were sent to a hospital when another motorist hit the officer's patrol car in eastern Idaho Wednesday afternoon.
Two Mississippi Men Arrested after Road Rampage in Meridian
Two men in their 20s are behind bars facing multiple charges following an alleged reckless rampage involving a firearm on Interstate 84 near Meridian Tuesday.
Blackfoot Armed Robbery Suspect Captured by Fort Hall Police
The suspect in the armed robbery early Tuesday morning at a Blackfoot gas station was caught on the Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Reservation late Wednesday.
Southern Idaho Fire Danger High
The U.S. Forest Service-Sawtooth National Forest is warning people that the fire danger in southern Idaho is high.
Ross Falls Hit with Graffiti
A popular scenic sight in the South Hills enjoyed by many because of its easy access was recently tagged with graffiti.
Twin Falls Police Searching for Runaway Teen
Police have asked the public's help in locating a teen runaway that hasn't been seen since early May.
Driver Missed Stop, 3 Minors, Adult injured in Crash Near Buhl
Three children and one adult were hospitalized when a driver failed to stop at an intersection and was hit by a pickup Monday evening south of Buhl.
Blackfoot Police Looking for Armed Robbery Suspect
Authorities say a man entered a gas station early Tuesday morning with a handgun demanding money in Blackfoot.
Serious Crash South of Twin Falls
Multiple agencies are on the scene of a multi-vehicle crash south of Twin Falls on Blue Lakes South and South Hills Road