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
Rep. Muffy Davis Appointed to Blaine County Commission
An Idaho legislator has been appointed by the governor to replace an outgoing Blaine County Commissioner beginning next year
Sheriff’s Car Hit by Pickup in Bonneville County, Minor Injuries Reported
A Bonneville County Sheriff's deputy was not seriously injured when his patrol car was hit by a pickup Tuesday morning while working a rollover crash.
Friday Crash East of Kimberly Sends Woman to Hospital
At least one person was hospitalized Friday night following a crash east of Kimberly
Nampa Man Charged with Second-degree Attempted Murder
A 33-year-old Nampa man is behind bars after shooting another man early Monday morning
UPDATE: Armed Robber Hits Two Elko Gas Stations
A suspect carrying a handgun robbed two gas stations within an hour Sunday evening in Elko, Nevada
Juvenile Killed in Crash Near Wendell
Investigators say a female juvenile was killed early Monday morning west of Wendell
Train Derails in Hammett on Sunday
A train went off the tracks early Sunday morning near the small community of Hammett
Idaho Man To be Sentenced for Carrying Gun Without Serial Number
A Nampa man is facing 20 years behind bars for having a firearm that had its serial number scratched out
Design of New Jerome Interchange to Be Presented to Public Dec. 9
The public will have a chance to review the final designs for the South Jerome Interchange project next week.
Minnesota Fugitive Convicted of Sex Crimes Caught in Idaho
An Idaho State Trooper arrested a former teacher wanted out of Minnesota on a conviction of sex crimes against children during a traffic stop in late November
VIDEO: Idaho Trooper, Stranded Driver Nearly Hit on I-84 in Meridian
An Idaho State Trooper and stranded motorists narrowly missed being struck by a pickup truck while pulled off to the side of the interstate in Meridian Wednesday morning.
Burley Apartment Catches Fire
A fire forced the evacuation of a Burley motel apartment complex Wednesday morning
2021 Seasonal Road Closures Being for Sawtooth National Forest
Many public roads and trails on the Sawtooth National Forest in Southern Idaho have closed for the season.
Idaho Sees Slight Drop in Price at the Pump
Idaho drivers got a little relief at the fuel pump as fuel prices fell on news of the COVID-19 variant in late November
See Idaho Crime Data All in One Place
Idaho State Police has launched a new webpage that compiles crime data from around the state into one place for easy access
Home Damaged by Fire Near Burley
Everyone made it out of a home that caught fire early Monday morning near Burley
More Lanes to be Added to Interstate 84 Between Twin Falls and Jerome
Tests on the interstate roadway will start between the communities of Jerome and Twin Falls that will ultimately lead to two additional lanes of travel.
Missing Montana Man Killed in Crash Near Lowman
Authorities say a Montana man missing for more than a week died in a crash discovered Friday morning near Lowman
Boise Man Killed in Rollover Near Mountain Home, Passenger Injured
A 33-year-old man from Boise was killed in a rollover crash Friday morning close to Mountain Home while a passenger was injured.
Twin Falls Man Charged with Trying to Remove Weapon From Officer
A Twin Falls Police Officer and a suspect injured in a shooting earlier this week have both been released from the hospital.