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
Ross Fork Fire Activity Steady, Nearly Two Thirds Contained
About 200 fire personnel continue to make progress on the Ross Fork Fire north of Ketchum.
Arizona Man Struck and Killed Near Buhl
An Arizona man was killed Friday night when he was struck by a car west of Buhl.
Nampa Woman Accused of Trying to Have Husband Killed
A Nampa woman is behind bars facing accusations she tried to hire someone to kill her spouse
Fiery Crash Kills Four on Fort Hall Reservation
Four people died in a fiery crash Wednesday on the Fort Hall Reservation when a car collided with a potato truck
Medical Camp Under Construction in Camas County
A dozen new cabins designed specifically to accommodate Idaho children dealing with medical challenges are set to be built near Fairfield
Twin Falls Canal Company to End Water Delivery Oct 14
Irrigators with the Twin Falls Canal Company will see water shut off mid-October
Twin Falls Council Asked What to do With Floral Ave
One of the few unpaved city streets in Twin Falls will not get paved anytime soon
Twin Falls County Leading Investigation Into Shooting Near Hazelton
A Critical Incident Task Force is investigating an officer involved shooting Tuesday afternoon in Jerome County
Magic Valley Hunters Asked to Test Deer and Elk for Chronic Wasting Disease
Hunters in the Magic Valley who harvest deer or elk this season are being asked to test the animals for chronic wasting disease.
UPDATE: Traffic Moving on Hansen Bridge
An incident on the Hansen Bridge has halted traffic in both directions while inspections on the Perrine Bridge has traffic backed up heading into Twin Falls
Land Purchase Approved for Magic Valley Research Dairy
The University of Idaho can move forward with the purchase of land that will serve as the center for a research dairy in the Magic Valley
Fatal Motorcycle Crash Near Nyssa, Nevada Man Killed
A 62-year-old Nevada man on a motorcycle was killed Monday afternoon when he collided with a pickup near Nyssa
Idaho Signs $576 Million Wheat Deal with Taiwan
The State of Idaho and country of Taiwan have signed a multimillion dollar deal that will ship tons of wheat overseas
Ross Fork Fire Closure Area Reduced
The closure area surrounding the Ross Fork Fire in the Sawtooth Recreation Area north of Ketchum has been reduced in size as containment nears 50 percent
Athol Man Struck by Passenger Train
A 26-year-old man was struck and killed by a passenger train early Monday morning near Athol, Idaho
81-Year-old Hansen Man Dies after Being Hit by Pickup
Idaho police say an 81-year-old man who was hit by a pickup while on a bicycle Thursday died in the hospital
UPDATE: Filer Man Struck by SUV Dies
A Filer man was hospitalized early Saturday morning when he was struck by a car while in a crosswalk
UPDATE: Fire Reported Between Hailey and Ketchum
Authorities are reporting a wildfire northeast of Hailey
Four Arrested Following Pursuit in Kimberly
Four people were taken into custody Thursday afternoon in Kimberly following a brief high-speed chase prompted by a car theft investigation.
Evacuation Orders Lifted Near Ross Fork Fire, Roads Remain Closed
Evacuees can now return to their cabins near Smiley Creek as evacuation orders have been pulled back to a ready status, however some roads remain closed.