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.
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Cassia School District Employee Isolated After Exposure to COVID19
The Cassia County School District has ordered the lock down of the two schools in Malta until they can be properly sanitized after an employee came into contact with COVID-19.
First COVID-19 Case Reported in Lincoln County
South Central Public Health District confirmed Friday evening the first case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Lincoln County
Hailey, Blaine County Adopts Stricter Measures to Prevent COVID-19 Spread
The city of Haley is set to enforce more stringent measures than that of the state to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the hardest hit area of Idaho.
Nevada Trooper Killed Along US 93
A Nevada trooper was shot and killed this morning while attempting to help a motorist on U.S. Highway 93 in White Pine County.
UPDATE: New COVID19 Cases in Magic Valley, BSU Creates Tracker Map
Southern Idaho health officials have confirmed a second case of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Twin Falls County
More Than 13k Unemployment Claims Filed in Idaho in a Week.
There have been 13,341 new claims for unemployment benefits in just one week as Idahoans are being laid off because of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Idaho Reports First Deaths from COVID-19
State health officials say three men have died from the novel coronavirus COVID-19 in Idaho
Camping At State Parks Closed Amid Idaho Stay-home Order
People will not be able to camp at state parks in Idaho amid the Stay-home Order issued by the governor and health authorities Wednesday to combat the spread of the covornavirus (COVID-19)
St. Luke’s Magic Valley to Begin Drive-up COVID-19 Testing
St. Luke's Magic Valley is set to begin a drive-up testing center to test for novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Essential Services Listed in Idaho Stay-home Order
On Wednesday Gov. Brad Little issued a statewide stay-home order that requires all non-essential operations to stop. The order does allow for essential operations and businesses to continue.
Idaho Governor Gives Statewide Stay-at-home Order, Extreme Emergency Declaration
The stay-home order requires citizens to self-isolate at home if you can, not just if you are sick. This excludes healthcare, public safety and other essential workers as defined in the order.
Orphaned Idaho Mountain Lion Kittens Find New Homes
Three mountain lion kittens found orphaned in southern Idaho now have new homes in zoos. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game said the little lions had been found in January, two in the Wood River Valley and one in the Magic Valley, when their mothers could not be found.
Man Hit and Killed by Dump Truck in New Plymouth
A worker in west Idaho was struck and killed by a dump truck Tuesday morning
Pair Accused of Burglaries in Multiple S. Idaho Counties
Two men are behind bars in southern Idaho accused of multiple burglaries in several counties
Teen Killed in Crash Near Pocatello
An 18-year-old driver died in a single-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning east of Pocatello
Man Charged with Attempted Murder in Cassia County
Cassia County authorities have arrested and charged a man for attempted murder.
AARP and Gov. Little to Host Hour COVID-19 Phone Town Hall at Noon
Gov. Brad Little and state health officials will join AARP Idaho for a town hall meeting at noon today (March 24) on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Idaho.
Idaho Schools Told to Keep Facilities Closed Until April 20
Idaho schools have been instructed to implement a "soft closure" of facilities until April 20 in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
One Killed in Two-vehicle Crash in East Idaho, Another Hospitalized
A St. Anthony man was killed in a two-vehicle crash in eastern idaho near Newdale Monday evening.
Magic Valley Counties, Cities Sign Emergency Declarations
Twin Falls County commissioners signed off on an emergency declaration amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic at the same time the Twin Falls City Council made a similar decision.