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
BASE Jumper with Wingsuit Killed in Nevada’s Lamoille Canyon
Elko County authorities say a man wearing a wingsuit hit rocks and was killed at the frequently visited Lamoille Canyon Tuesday.
Juvenile, Adult Hospitalized after Two-vehicle Crash on U.S. 20
A juvenile and adult had to be hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 20 in Blaine County Tuesday morning
Burley Woman Charged with Attempted Murder
A 57-year-old Burley woman is facing accusations she tried to murder her husband while he was sleeping in his chair
Truck Crashes Into Parked Truck along I-84 Near Burley
A semi-truck driver was hospitalized after crashing into another truck parked on the side of the interstate east of Burley early Tuesday morning
Buck Illegally Killed with Pellet Gun in Pocatello
Authorities say a mule deer buck was killed last month with a pellet gun within the city limits of Pocatello.
Car Plunges Into Canal Near Filer, No Injuries
No one was injured when a car plunged into a canal south of Filer Monday evening
ISP: Motorcyclist Dies Days after Crash Near Athol
A man involved in a motorcycle crash earlier in September passed away days later at a north Idaho hospital.
Hemp Insulation Manufacturing Plant to be Built In Jerome
A Wood River Valley based hemp insulation manufacture will build a production facility in Jerome County along the interstate beginning this fall.
Work Begins on Restoring Old Pond at Auger Falls
Construction has started on a new pond in the Snake River Canyon below Twin Falls designed to improve water quality.
Juvenile Killed in Rollover East of Shoshone
A juvenile driver was killed in an early morning rollover crash on Idaho Highway 24 east of Shoshone Friday and sent another to the hospital.
Shop Destroyed by Fire South of Twin Falls
A shop containing several cars and tools went up in flames Thursday afternoon south of Twin Falls.
Two Injured in Twin Falls Rollover Crash, One Flown to East Idaho
Two people had to be hospitalized after a single-vehicle rollover in northeast Twin Falls Tuesday evening requiring one be flown by helicopter.
Man Charged with Aggravated Assault Following Scuffle with Twin Falls Police
A man carrying knives and a bow and arrow who refused to leave a local department store is facing charges after an encounter with Twin Falls Police Wednesday afternoon.
Idaho Man Killed in Logging Truck Crash Near Lewiston
The driver of a logging truck that went off a highway east of Lewiston died Wednesday afternoon.
Former N. Idaho State Trooper Sentenced for Unlawful Arrest
A former Idaho State Police trooper was sentenced earlier this month for the misdemeanor crime of false arrest in Kootenai County.
Several Trees Damaged, One Cut Down at Twin Falls Park
Authorities are looking for those responsible for taking an axe to several trees at a neighborhood park in Twin Falls in the last several weeks
Fire Restrictions on Forest End Sept. 17 for Southern Idaho
Rules restricting the use of campfires and smoking will be terminated September 17, for the Sawtooth National Forest.
92 People Died on Idaho Roads in Summer 2021
A total of 92 people lost their lives on Idaho roads between the Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends known as the 100 Deadliest Days. According to the Idaho Department of Transportation, that is ten more people killed in motor vehicle crashes than in 2020.
Open House for Lava Ridge Wind Project, Scoping Period Extended
Another public open house will present information on the proposed Lava Ridge Wind project in the Magic Valley while the federal government has extended the time for the public to comment on the proposal
Shoshone Man Charged Following Utah Police Pursuit
A 51-year-old man from Shoshone is facing multiple charges after a police pursuit and SWAT situation early Sunday morning in northern Utah.