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
Blaine County Fair to Go Virtual In Shadow of COVID-19
Blaine County elected officials and fair board members have voted to host a virtual county fair because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
Idaho Guard Headed to Washington D.C. in Response to Protests
The Idaho National Guard in sending 400 troops to Washington D.C. amid protests in the capital region to work with local police to protect monuments and buildings.
Amber Alert Issued for Rathdrum Boy
An Amber Alert has been sent out for a six-year-old boy who is believed to be with a 35 year old female suspect identified as Mimi Hiibel out of Rathdrum, Idaho. The woman may be traveling in a black Nissan Versa.
Woman Charged with Felony for Defacing Idaho Capital
A Boise woman is facing a felony charge of graffiti for allegedly spray painting part of the Idaho State Capitol on Wednesday.
Juvenile Killed in Head-on with Log Truck Near Lewsiton
Idaho State Police say a juvenile died in a head-on crash with a loaded log trailer about 19 miles from Lewiston Wednesday morning.
Twin Falls Man Cited for Overloaded Boat That Sank Near Hagerman
A Twin Falls man was given a citation for having an overloaded boat with 20 people on it when it sank Saturday near Hagerman on the Snake River.
Five-year-old Kimberly Boy Killed in Murder-suicide
Magic Valley authorities say a five-year-old boy was killed in a murder-suicide during the Memorial Day weekend in Kimberly
Idaho 2020 Primary Election Results
Get the latest results for the May Primary Election held entirely by mail in ballot this year because of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Twin Falls Police Release Images of Truck Involved in Fatal Hit-and-Run
Twin Falls Police have released images of a truck and trailer that were involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash in south Twin Falls Sunday evening.
Man Charged with DUI After Crashing Someone Else’s Car in Ketchum
A 52-year-old man is facing charges of driving under the influence and driving a vehicle without the owner's consent when he allegedly wrecked a car outside a bar in Ketchum.
Idaho Allows More Time to Register Recreational Vehicles
If you own a boat, ATV, or other recreational vehicle and haven't registered it with the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, you have time as state officials extended the grace period to July.
Mountain Home Man Killed on Job Site in Nampa
A 28-year-old Mountain Home man died after an accident on a job site along the interstate in Nampa.
Rexburg Man Injured on Motorcycle Near Carey Sunday
A Rexburg man was hospitalized Sunday when he lost control on a curve west of Carey in Blaine County
Two Magic Valley Teens Charged With Attempting to Start a Riot and Terrorism
Magic Valley law enforcement arrested two juveniles on Monday for a social media post that allegedly called for rioting in the heart of Jerome
Detours on Highway Project Near Burley
Two detours are expected this week on a highway widening project near Burley.
Man Attacked by Grizzly in East Idaho
-A grizzly bear attacked a hiker at an eastern Idaho state park Friday evening sending him to the hospital in Idaho Falls.
Man Drowns While Fishing in Elmore County
A man drowned while fishing along the lower South Fork of the Boise River Friday in Elmore County. According to Elmore County Sheriff Mike Hollinshead, the adult male has not been identified until family can be informed.
Car Dragged by Truck on I-83, Gooding Man Flown to Hospital
A Gooding man was airlifted to a Boise hospital Sunday morning when his car was dragged by a semi-truck on Interstate 84.
Twin Falls Police Investigating Motorcycle Vs. Pickup Crash
Twin Falls Police says a person on a motorcycle was injured Sunday evening in south Twin Falls and are looking for the other vehicle involved.
Boat Sinks Near Thousands Springs, 17 Onboard Make it to Shore
Twin Falls County authorities say 17 people made it to shore after their boat sank in the Snake River near Hagerman Saturday afternoon