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
New York Man Arrested in E. Idaho Following Pursuit
A New York man is accused of leading east Idaho police on a chase involving a stolen vehicle Monday evening.
Idaho May Primary Will Continue with Mail in Ballots
The Idaho will move forward with a May 19 primary with mail in ballots after the secretary of state asked the governor to push back the elections.
UPDATE: Cassia County Woman Dies from COVID-19
A Cassia County woman has died due to complications with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) while two counties in the Magic Valley have their first reports of the virus.
Two Arrested Near King Hill Accused for a String of Burglaries
Two young men are accused of a burglary spree in Elmore County that ended with one getting tased when he allegedly pulled a gun on deputies near King Hill.
Adams County Searching for Attempted Murder Suspect
Adams County authorities are searching for an attempted murder suspect who shot at two deputies.
Idaho Secretary of State Asks to Delay May Primary, Pushes Absentee Voting
The Idaho Secretary of State has called for the May primary to be pushed back at least a month amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak to give voters enough time to vote by absentee ballot.
Two from Elko Hospitalized after Crash Near Pocatello
Two people from Nevada were hospitalized Sunday afternoon when their van went through a fence near Pocatello.
Cassia School District Employee Isolated After Exposure to COVID19
The Cassia County School District has ordered the lock down of the two schools in Malta until they can be properly sanitized after an employee came into contact with COVID-19.
First COVID-19 Case Reported in Lincoln County
South Central Public Health District confirmed Friday evening the first case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Lincoln County
Hailey, Blaine County Adopts Stricter Measures to Prevent COVID-19 Spread
The city of Haley is set to enforce more stringent measures than that of the state to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the hardest hit area of Idaho.
Nevada Trooper Killed Along US 93
A Nevada trooper was shot and killed this morning while attempting to help a motorist on U.S. Highway 93 in White Pine County.
UPDATE: New COVID19 Cases in Magic Valley, BSU Creates Tracker Map
Southern Idaho health officials have confirmed a second case of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Twin Falls County
More Than 13k Unemployment Claims Filed in Idaho in a Week.
There have been 13,341 new claims for unemployment benefits in just one week as Idahoans are being laid off because of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Idaho Reports First Deaths from COVID-19
State health officials say three men have died from the novel coronavirus COVID-19 in Idaho
Camping At State Parks Closed Amid Idaho Stay-home Order
People will not be able to camp at state parks in Idaho amid the Stay-home Order issued by the governor and health authorities Wednesday to combat the spread of the covornavirus (COVID-19)
St. Luke’s Magic Valley to Begin Drive-up COVID-19 Testing
St. Luke's Magic Valley is set to begin a drive-up testing center to test for novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Essential Services Listed in Idaho Stay-home Order
On Wednesday Gov. Brad Little issued a statewide stay-home order that requires all non-essential operations to stop. The order does allow for essential operations and businesses to continue.
Idaho Governor Gives Statewide Stay-at-home Order, Extreme Emergency Declaration
The stay-home order requires citizens to self-isolate at home if you can, not just if you are sick. This excludes healthcare, public safety and other essential workers as defined in the order.
Orphaned Idaho Mountain Lion Kittens Find New Homes
Three mountain lion kittens found orphaned in southern Idaho now have new homes in zoos. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game said the little lions had been found in January, two in the Wood River Valley and one in the Magic Valley, when their mothers could not be found.
Man Hit and Killed by Dump Truck in New Plymouth
A worker in west Idaho was struck and killed by a dump truck Tuesday morning