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
Red Flag Warning for Southwest Idaho
Much of southwestern Idaho from the Magic Valley to the Oregon and Idaho boarder is under a Red Flag Warning.
Off-ramp at Burley Exit to be Closed Today
Roadwork is planned for an off-ramp near Burley today. According to the Idaho Transportation Department, Exit 208 off-ramp headed west is scheduled to have the existing pavement milled and new asphalt put down
Three Car Pileup on Highway 75
A three-car pileup in Hailey slowed traffic for about 20 minutes Tuesday morning and resulted in minor injures
One Seriously Injured in Weekend Rollover in Blaine County
One person was seriously injured in a suspected alcohol related rollover crash Sunday on a Blaine County Highway near Magic Reservoir.
Two Fatal Recreational Vehicle Crashes in North Idaho
Idaho State Police investigated two fatal accidents during the holiday weekend in north Idaho, one involving a motorcycle and one involving a UTV
Twin Falls Kmart to Close
Recent media reports indicated that Sears Holdings Corporation would be closing even more Sears and Kmart stores than originally indicated earlier this month, including the Twin Falls location.
Motorcycle Crash Kills Two on I-84
Two people on a motorcycle were killed while traveling on Interstate 84 near Boise Thursday afternoon.
One Killed When Truck Carrying Heavy Load Crashes Near Glenns Ferry
A Utah man was killed when a truck carrying a 174,000 pound concrete beam rolled on the interstate east of Glenns Ferry, Idaho on Tuesday
Twin Falls Man Involved in Crash with Motorcycle
Three people, including a Twin Falls man, were sent to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle near Lucille, Idaho Wednesday afternoon.
New Stop Sign for Jerome Street
Drivers in Jerome will see a new stop sign at an intersection in the eastern part of the city
Twin Falls Police Looking for Missing Mother and Baby
A mother and child from the Magic Valley have been listed as missing for nearly a week
Close to 29,000 Fish will Hit Magic Valley Waters in September
September will see thousands of fish planted in numerous fishing holes across the Magic Valley region.
Grandview to be Closed for Couple Days in Twin Falls
A waterline installation will close off a north/south road in west Twin Falls for a couple days this week.
Driver in Deadly Wrong-way Crash in Jerome Takes Plea Deal
A Magic Valley man charged after a multi-car pileup last summer that killed two people has taken a plea deal in the case
Former Executive Director for SIEDO Announces Bid for City Council
A former executive director for a Magic Valley economic development group announced her candidacy for Twin Falls city council
Three Killed in Head-on Crash Near Boise
UPDATE: three people have now died as a result of a two-vehicle crash east of Boise on Sunday
Two Sent to the Hospital after Crash North of Hansen
Two people were sent to the hospital Friday afternoon after a semi-truck driver failed to yield at a stop sign coming off the interstate near Hansen.
Family Plans to Search for Missing Man in South Hills
This weekend family and friends plan to search for a man that went missing nearly a month ago in the South Hills.
ISP: Two Killed on Idaho Highways Thursday Night
Two people died in separate accidents investigated by Idaho State Police on Thursday night.
East Idaho Man Gets 25 Years for Child Sex Abuse
A Rigby man will spend at least 25 years behind bars for sex crimes committed against a four-year-old child last year.