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
Increased Police Presence After Vandalism to Shoshone City Park
After several thousand dollars in damages by vandals at the Shoshone City park, local law enforcement will be monitoring the area more closely to prevent any more damage.
Highway 20 to Be Closed for Bridge Paving East of Fairfield
U.S. Highway 20 between Fairfield and Timmerman Junction will be closed this week as construction crews pave new bridges. The Idaho Transportation Department announced the closure will happen Wednesday and Thursday, October 16 to 17, between mileposts 164 and 173 near Fairfield
Fire Consumes Home Near Burley
One person has been displaced after an early morning fire on Thursday, October 10, near Burley.
Airman Killed During Rock Climbing Training Near Boise
An airman with the U.S. Air Force was killed during special training outside of Boise, Idaho Tuesday. According to the Ada County Coroner Dotti Owens, 33-year-old Peter Kraines, of North Carolina died at the Black Cliffs rock climbing area just of Highway 21.
Blackfoot Woman Gets A Year in Prison for Lying to FBI
A Blackfoot woman will have to spend about a year behind bars for telling a lie to the Federal Bureau of Investigator last year after she accidentally ran someone over with a car.
Suspect Caused Small Explosion During Pursuit in Twin Falls County
Magic Valley deputies involved in a high speed chase Saturday say the suspect fleeing caused a small electrical explosion before being stopped
19-year-old Driver Charged for 100 mph Chase From Twin Falls to Buhl
A 19-year-old man is facing several charges for leading Twin Falls county authorities on a chase from Twin Falls to Buhl hitting speeds in excess of 100 m.p.h. with four other people in the car on Saturday.
Hailey Police: No Legitimate Threat at Wood River School
Authorities in the Wood River Valley say a threat at a high school reportedly found on social media involving a gun was not legitimate.
Wind Advisory for Southern Idaho
Stake down the trampoline, anchor the garbage bin, and put on a cap, the wind is going to pick up today for much of southern Idaho.
Minico Student to Face Charges for Threats Made at School
A young teenager will be facing charges of making threats against other students at a Minidoka County school.
Ketchum Man Flown to Hospital after Head-on Crash
A 72-year-old Ketchum man had to flown to a Boise hospital when his car was hit head-on by a pickup truck Friday afternoon.
North Idaho Man Killed, Partially Ejected from Pickup
A 20-year-old Sandpoint man died after being partially ejected from his pickup truck when it rolled off a 200 foot embankment Friday evening.
Juvenile and Adult Killed in Five-car Pileup in East Idaho
Two people were killed Saturday, one of them a juvenile, in a five-vehicle pileup in Shelley, Idaho
BLM Gives Fire Engines to Five Magic Valley Rural Fire Districts
Five Magic Valley rural fire districts are now in possession of Bureau of Land Management fire engines that will help knock down wildfires in the future
Flags Ordered at Half-staff in Jerome for Police Officer
All flags in the city of Jerome are to be flown at half-staff today and tomorrow for a police officer who recently passed away unexpectedly.
Magic Reservoir Toxin Levels Safe as Health Advisory is Lifted
A health advisory for a Magic Valley reservoir has been lifted by southern Idaho health officials.
East Idaho Man Arrested for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
An eastern Idaho man is facing charges of sexual exploitation of a minor after being arrested last week
BLM Will Reduce Saylor Creek Wild Horse Herd
Bureau of Land Management officials have decided to gather excess wild mustangs in southern Idaho and reduce the herd.
Ketchum Bicycle Theft Leads to Felony Grand Theft Charges
A stolen bicycle worth more than $2,000 has resulted in felony grand theft charges against a 23-year-old Ketchum resident
Man Wanted in Jerome and Twin Falls Arrested with Stolen Truck
A man wanted in Jerome and Twin Falls counties has been arrested and charged with having a stolen vehicle among other charges in Blaine County.