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 eventually 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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Apartment Burned, Blackfoot Man Facing Felony Charges
A charred apartment has resulted in the arrest of a Blackfoot man who is now facing felony charges after a blaze Tuesday afternoon
Idaho Soldier Killed in Iraq
An Idaho soldier has been killed Tuesday in a noncombat incident while touring Iraq.
Boise State University will Have First Woman President
Boise State University (BSU) will have its first ever female president since it was created in 1932. The Idaho State Board of Education named Dr. Marlene Tromp to serve as the seventh president of the Broncos for the next three years.
Threats Made Towards Wood River Middle School
The Blaine County School District said threats being investigated by Wood River Valley Law Enforcement towards Wood River Middle School were found not credible or specific.
Wanted: Levi Hawkins
The Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help locating a Magic Valley man wanted for violating the terms of his court compliance.
Levi Thomas Hawkins, age 28, was originally charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Levi Thomas Hawkins, age 28, was originally charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Twin Falls Man Injured in Weekend Motorcycle Crash
A Twin Falls man was flown to a Boise hospital with serious injuries after a motorcycle crash Sunday evening in Jerome County.
Amber Alert Canceled for Kidnapped Washington Child
Washington authorities have issued an Amber Alert for an abducted child out of the Spokane Valley area after he was taken from his mothers home.
Bicyclist Killed on Idaho Highway in West Idaho
A 69-year-old man was killed while riding a bicycle Saturday afternoon north of Nampa. According to Idaho State Police, George Grant was riding the shoulder of US Highway 20, in Canyon County at a little after 3 p.m. when he was hit by a Jeep, driven by Sherri Sass of Garden City.
Ballot Initiative to Raise Idaho Minimum Wage Gets Go-ahead
The Idaho Secretary of State has given the thumbs up to proponents of a ballot initiative to increase the minimum wage
Twin Falls Eatery Begins Meal Prep Service
A Magic Valley restaurant has gotten into the meal prep business that aims to offer choices for all types of diets
Police Searching for Missing Twin Falls Teen
Twin Falls Police issued a call for help from the public in finding a teenager that went missing Tuesday.
Twin Falls Police, Emergency Crews Respond to Rolled Car Near Elementary
Emergency crews and law enforcement responded to car that ended up on its roof this evening near a Twin Falls elementary school
Buhl Man Killed in Industrial Accident
Investigators are looking into the death of a Magic Valley man last week after an industrial accident in Buhl while working on a light pole.
Twin Falls Set To Appoint Magic Valley Man as City Engineer
The city of Twin Falls will have a new engineer this summer as the current one retires after 13 years on the job.
Spokane Man Sentenced After Traveling to Idaho for Sex with Teen
A 29-year-old Washington man who drove to Idaho intending to have sex with a minor will spend three years behind bars.
Wanted: Lincoln Peterson
The Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help locating a Magic Valley man wanted for attempted strangulation.
Jerome Sheriff Looking for Stabbing Suspect
The Jerome County Sheriff's Office has issued more information on a suspect who may have been involved in a stabbing earlier this week
Texas Man Sentenced in Idaho for Sex Crime
A Texas man will spend at least 22 years behind bars for trying to get a child to engage in sexual activity.
University of Idaho Graduate Named 19th President
A new president of the University of Idaho has been named and is no stranger to the institution or the town its in.
Trucker Cited After Truck Crashes on Idaho Mountain Pass
A truck driver was given a citation after being rescued from an overturned truck on a north Idaho interstate that partially blocked traffic for several hours Wednesday afternoon.