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
More Blasting on I-84 (August 12)
Another closure on Interstate 84 is scheduled this evening to blast rock in the median near Jerome.
Two Women Walked Away from Boise Correctional Facility
UPDATE: both women are back in custody.
Maid in the Shade WWII Bomber to Return to Twin Falls
The historic World War II bomber "Maid in the Shade" is set to return to the Magic Valley skies next month
Agal Bloom Advisory Issued for Cedar and Thorn Creek Reservoirs
A health advisory has been issued for two southern Idaho reservoirs for harmful toxin levels caused by algal blooms
Twin Falls Man Sentenced for Insurance Fraud
A Twin Falls man will serve five years of probation instead of jail time for insurance fraud.
Fire Near Fairfield Forces Forest Closure
UPDATE: The Phillips Fire north of Fairfield is closer to full control as firefighters worked to contain the blaze that threatened homes and a ski lodge in the area.
SUV Crashes Onto Canyon Overlook North of Twin Falls
An SUV crashed down onto an overlook on the north side of the Snake River canyon Sunday evening in Jerome County.
Brush Fire East of Rupert, Another South of Kimberly
Fire crews are working to contain a two fires in the Magic Valley, one near Lake Walcott about nine miles east of Rupert on the desert and another smaller fire south of Kimberly.
Fire Burns Through Soldier Mountain Ski Resort
A wildfire north of Fairfield burned through a ski resort earlier Friday evening and Saturday and continues to threaten other structures.
Earthquake Shakes Stanley Friday
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake rattled the small community of Stanley, Idaho late Friday evening.
Fire Destroys Twin Falls Shop
Twin Falls fire crews responded to a shop that was engulfed by flames when they arrived early Friday morning.
Fire Burning on Forest North of Fairfield
Fire crews are battling a blaze on the Sawtooth National Forest eight miles north of Fairfield. According to the U.S. Forest Service, the Phillips Fire was reported on August 5, in the Free Gold Creek drainage.