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.
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Truck Driver Killed in Head-on Crash Near Parma
A truck driver was killed Saturday when his truck hit a small pickup head-on near Parma.
Idaho State Police: Man Hit and Killed after Stepping Out of SUV
Idaho State Police say alcohol is being investigated as a factor in a deadly pedestrian involved accident in northern Idaho Friday night.
Paddle Boarders Rescued after Getting too Close to Shoshone Falls
Twin Falls first responders rescued some paddle boarders who got too close to Shoshone Falls and were knocked off into the water Saturday afternoon.
Two Sentenced for Using Counterfeit $100 Bills in Twin Falls
Two Californians will spend nearly three years behind bars each for passing fake $100 bills at stores in Twin Falls during the winter.
Fire Threatening Structures Near Shoshone
A brush fire north of Shoshone is threatening some structures and infrastructure this morning.
More Blasting on I-84 in Jerome County
More rock blasting is set for this afternoon on Interstate 84 between Jerome and Twin Falls if it isn't delayed by weather. The Idaho Transportation Department announced the rock blasting is scheduled for earlier than planned at 2 p.m. this afternoon near Jerome.
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for Raft River Range on Utah/Idaho Boarder
Campers and people recreating will find Stage 1 fire restrictions in effect at the beginning of August in specific parts of northern Utah boarding Idaho to prevent wildfires.
Female Inmate Walks Away from Boise Facility
A woman with a criminal history in Minidoka and Twin Falls County walked away from a women's prison facility in Boise Wednesday evening.
Crash East of Jerome on I-84
UPDATE: crash has been cleared on I-84. Traffic is moving again.
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
20-year-old Utah Woman Killed in Crash with Truck Near Nampa
A Utah woman was killed in a crash with a semi-truck Tuesday afternoon south of Nampa
I84 Traffic Will Stop Tonight & Wednesday for Blasting in Jerome
Rock blasting will bring traffic to a standstill on Interstate 84 this evening for up to an hour in Jerome County. The Idaho Transportation Department announced blasting is scheduled this evening (July 28) after 7:30 p.m and likewise on Wednesday (July 29) in the median between Jerome and Twin Falls…