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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Car and Train Collide Near Hansen
A car and train collided early Thursday morning in Hansen
Construction to Begin on New Jerome Police Station
After years of planning and saving the City of Jerome will begin construction of a new police station in downtown.
SUV Crashes Into Payette River, Garden Valley Man Killed
A 71-year-old man was killed in a crash on Idaho Highway 55 north of Horseshoe Bend Wednesday morning.
Jerome County Traffic Stop Finds More Than 100 Pounds of Pot, Two Arrested
A late September traffic stop on Interstate 84 resulted in two Maryland men facing multiple drug charges when Idaho troopers found a trunk allegedly full of marijuana.
Elk Carcass Found North of Ketchum without Head, Public Help Needed
Idaho conservation officers are investigating after a bull elk was found north of Ketchum without its head and the rest left to waste.
Officers Respond to Shooting Sunday Night in Wendell, One Arrested
A 21-year-old Wendell resident is facing felony charges for allegedly shooting at another man late Sunday night and running from law enforcement.
Lack of Bus Drivers Closes Gooding Schools Tuesday (Oct. 5)
In a brief statement on social media, the Gooding School District announced the closure of school Tuesday, October 5. The district said it didn't have enough qualified bus drivers to run routes.
Boise Woman Killed in Four-vehicle Crash Near Cascade
A 58-year-old Boise woman was killed when her car was hit by a pickup truck head-on north of Cascade Monday afternoon
Burley Man Arrested for Aggravated Assault, Accused of Firing Gun
A Burley man is facing several charges, including aggravated assault, after allegedly discharging a firearm within city limits.
Minidoka County Woman Accused of Neglecting Vulnerable Adult
A Minidoka County woman is facing a single charge of abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult after an 83-year-old woman was taken to the hospital in poor health.
Donnelly Woman Killed in Crash Near McCall
State authorities say a 51-year-old woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash before noon Saturday south of McCall.
Three Men From Missouri Sentenced on Idaho Poaching Charges
Three young men from Missouri have been handed sentences for poaching-related crimes in Custer and Blaine Counties.
Person on Motorcycle Killed in Crash in Nez Perce County
Idaho State Police say a 40-year-old person died when they lost control of their motorcycle Thursday morning east of Lewiston
Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Boise Street
Boise authorities say a woman was hit by a car Wednesday evening and later died at a local hospital.
Idaho Recognizes U.S. 26 as POW-MIA Memorial Highway
A United States highway that runs through Idaho will officially recognize all those who went missing or were captured during times of war.
UPDATE: Head-on Crash Kills Washington D. C. Woman Near Lapwai
A 78-year-old woman was killed in a head-on crash near Lapwai late Wednesday morning.
Seasonal Closures Begin in October on the Fairfield Ranger District
Campgrounds and roads will close in specific areas of the Sawtooth National Forest on the Fairfield Ranger District the first few days of October.
Less Than 50 Sockeye Salmon Return to Idaho’s Red Fish Lake
Despite only 44 adult sockeye salmon returning from the Pacific Ocean to Idaho's central mountain lakes, there are more than 2,000 of the fish available for spawning.
Final Touches for Idaho 75 Through Hailey Begin Friday
The final touches to a road rehabilitation project to Idaho Highway 75 through Hailey begin the first of October.
14 Candidates Apply for Retiring Cassia County Judge Position
Seven applicants for a soon to be vacant judgeship are from the Magic Valley area. The District Court for the Fifth Judicial District announced the names of 14 candidates who applied to fill the position of Cassia County Magistrate Honorable Mick Hodges, soon to retire at the end of the year.