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
Nevada Man Killed on Idaho Highway While Fleeing Police
A suspected impaired driver out of Nevada was killed late Thursday night during a pursuit with Idaho State Police
Street Preservation Work Began in Twin Falls
Road crews are working in the northeast part of Twin Falls on road preservation maintenance.
Red Flag Warning for Eastern Magic Valley with Fire Watch
Forecasters have issued a Red Flag Warning and Fire Watch for parts of the Magic Valley Friday. The U.S. National Weather Service in Pocatello says a Red Flag Warning will be in effect starting at 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. for anticipated breezy conditions and low humidity along the Snake River plain
Woman’s Body Recovered from Snake River Canyon
Rescue crews recovered a body from the Snake River Canyon Thursday evening near Twin Falls.
10-Year-Old Drowns on the Payette River While Kayaking
A ten-year-old boy was killed Wednesday evening while kayaking a river near Lowman.
Idaho to Host Nuclear Innovation Center
An Idaho nuclear testing facility will host an innovation center for private developers to test the latest nuclear technology
Trailer Disconnects from Truck, Crashes Into Sedan in North Idaho
Two men were hospitalized Tuesday when a cargo trailer became disconnected from the truck pulling it and hit a car head-on near Coeur d'Alene.
Pocatello Man Sentenced to 100 Years for Making Child Pornography
An eastern Idaho man will spend the rest of his life behind bars for making child pornography using very young victims
Garbage Raiding Bears Hit Ketchum Area
The Wood River Valley community has seen a recent rash of trashcans vandalized, not by anyone on two feet, but on four paws.
Pickup Found of Missing Idaho Man, Search Continues
A pickup belonging to a man missing since late July has been located as the search continues for the owner in southern Idaho.
Lincoln County Investigating Burglary of Shoshone Business
Lincoln County authorities have asked for the public's help after a recent burglary of a Shoshone business
Idaho Motorcyclist Killed When Pickup Attempts to Cross Highway
A Caldwell man on a motorcycle was killed when he was hit by a small pickup early Monday morning.
Fairfield Man Charged with Three Counts of Vehicular Manslaughter
A 46-year-old Fairfield man is facing three counts of vehicular manslaughter and aggravated driving under the influence for crash early Saturday morning that claimed the life of three young children and injured two adults.
Idaho Congressmen to Celebrate Carey Centennial
The small town of Carey is celebrating 100 years of existence and will be recognized by Idaho congressmen.
Fatal Crash Under Investigation in Blaine County
A three-year-old girl and her two siblings were killed during the weekend in Blaine County after a pickup rear-ended the vehicle they were in.
Roadwork Set Near College of Southern Idaho August 12
Roadwork near the College of Southern Idaho will create some delays for drivers in the area next week.
Twin Falls Will Consider Future of Recycling Program
The city of Twin Falls is asking for feedback from citizens on the future of the recycling program.
Ketchum Woman Charged with Domestic Battery
A Ketchum woman is facing allegations of battery after a Wednesday altercation with a 32-year-old man.
Fire Scorching Land Near Idaho/Nevada State Line
A nearly 9,000 acre fire is burning less than a mile from the Idaho state line in northeastern Nevada
Idaho Could be Home of Test Nuclear Reactor
Idaho might be the home of a test nuclear reactor intended to advance the United States ability to generate energy