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
Kuna Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash
A Kuna man died Monday night from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash when the driver of a car attempted a u-turn.
Monkeypox Cases at Nine in Idaho
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KLIX)-Idaho health officials say monkeypox cases are up to nine in the state since the first detection in the state. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has confirmed the latest number of cases since monkeypox was first detected in July...
UPDATE: Fire Near Stanley Forces Trail Closures
A fire burning near a popular recreation area near Stanley has forced several trail closures as firefighters work to get it under control
Idaho Agricultural Agency: Don’t Plant Seeds Mailed From China
Idaho's agricultural agency says it is aware that several people in the state have received packages of seeds reportedly from China
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.
5.7 Quake Shakes Salt Lake City
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake hit north central Utah not far from downtown Salt Lake City this morning.
First Case of Coronavirus Reported in Twin Falls County, Another in Blaine County
Another confirmed case of novel coronavirus has been reported in Blaine County with a first case in Madison County. The latest report brings Idaho's total number of confirmed cases of novel corona virus to nine.
New Quarter Features Idaho Wilderness
This week the United States Mint launched a new quarter coin featuring one of Idaho's well known wilderness areas.
Amber Alert Cancelled for Karsyn Skinner
An Amber Alert has been issued Monday morning for Karsyn Avery Skinner, four-years-old, out of Blackfoot, Idaho who authorities believe might be in danger