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.
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Deadly Head-on Crash Near Atomic City
A Blackfoot woman died in a head-on crash Saturday in eastern Idaho.
ISP: Couple Steal Car with Children Inside after Motorist Tries to Help Them
Two people are behind bars accused of stealing a car that had two children in it after a motorist tried to help them when they slid off an eastern Idaho roadway.
Four Magic Valley Students Make Military Academy Nomination List
Four Magic Valley students have made the recommendation list of Senator Mike Crapo to the various military academies for 2020. Out of the 45 total Idahoans nominated by Sen. Crapo, four are from the Magic Valley and one from the Wood River Valley
Three Mule Deer Poached in West Idaho, Heads Taken
Three headless mule deer were found near the west Idaho community of Weiser around the Christmas holiday prompting wildlife officials to seek the public's help finding the people responsible for the poaching case.
Non-lethal Means Used to Get Cougar to Move Away from Ketchum
A mountain lion that became too comfortable in a Wood River Valley community was removed by non-lethal force on Thursday.
Public Can Comment on Sawtooth Forest Grant Applications
The public has a chance to comment on a number of projects the Sawtooth National Forest hopes to get state grants for this year.
Hawkins Elected Mayor, Pierce Made Vice-mayor of Twin Falls
Twin Falls city councilwoman Suzanne Hawkins is now mayor of the city after her fellow council members elected her Monday evening.
Police Make Arrest in Injury Hit and Run Crash in West Idaho
Idaho State Police say they've arrested a Caldwell man and charged him for a hit and run accident that happened just an hour into the new year
Crashes Knocked Out Power In Wood River Valley At Start of New Year
Wood River Valley authorities say two car crashes knocked out power as they damaged power poles last week.
Officer Involved Shooting Under Investigation in East Idaho
East Idaho police say one person was shot Monday afternoon in an officer involved shooting that happened near a restaurant.
Minnesota Man Jailed in Blaine County, Facing Charges for Stolen Wallet
A 44-year-old Minnesota man is facing three felony charges in the Wood River Valley for an alleged wallet theft
Hunter Takes Mountain Lion After Dog Killed Near Cascade
A mountain lion was killed by a hunter after the big cat attacked a dog and ate half of it in Cascade during the weekend.
Melba Man Dies after Three-vehicle Crash
Authorities say the driver of a motorhome died at a Treasure Valley hospital after a three-vehicle crash south of Nampa late last week.
Crash at Pole Line and US93 Sends One to Hospital
One person was taken to the hospital Friday morning after a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 93 west of Twin Falls.
Conservation Easement Secured on Historic Idaho Ranch
A stretch of ranch land along the foothills of the Pioneer Mountains near Carey will be preserved from development for many years to come after public land managers secured a conservation easement.
Twin Falls Citizens Asked to Help Plan Future of City Park Facilities
Citizens of Twin Falls will get a chance later this month to chime in on the future of several park facilities
One Killed in Two Vehicle Crash in Canyon County
Police say a 21-year-old Nampa woman was killed Thursday evening in a two-vehicle crash in Canyon County.
Crews Work To Remove Locomotives from River in N. Idaho
Crews are working to remove engines from a river in north Idaho after they derailed the first of the year.
Semi-truck Takes Out Power Pole South of Filer, Road Blocked
Authorities say a milk truck that lost control after hitting black ice took out several power poles that came down on U.S. Highway 93 south of Filer this morning
ISP Report Fatal Crash in N. Idaho
One person was killed Tuesday afternoon in north Idaho when their car went off a highway and struck a power pole.