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
Idaho Education Board to Consider Extended Soft-Closure for Schools
Today the state board of education will consider a number of issues in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic in Idaho, including the extension of the "soft closure" of schools.
Idaho Oil/Gas Wells and Mining Facilities Fine After Earthquake
After a 6.5 magnitude earthquake rattle most of Idaho Tuesday evening the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) announced most drilling and mine operations have not reported major damage.
Seasonal Fishing Closures in Effect for Southern Idaho
Seasonal closures have gone into effect at several specific areas on Idaho rivers to help spawning fish until Memorial Day weekend.
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.
Golden Eagle Found Shot Near Oakley
Conservation officers say a golden eagle was found shot last week in the Magic Valley and have asked for the public's help in finding the person responsible.
Idaho Pair Forced to Repay Customers for Fishing Trip Vacations
A Meridian business has been shut down and forced be repay customers who didn't get the Alaskan fishing trips they paid for.
Former Boise Auto Body Shop Owner Sentenced for Distributing Meth
A 40-year-old former Boise auto body shop owner will spend more than five years behind bars for distributing methamphetamine.
Three Mule Deer Poached in West Idaho, Heads Taken
Three headless mule deer were found near the west Idaho community of Weiser around the Christmas holiday prompting wildlife officials to seek the public's help finding the people responsible for the poaching case.
Non-lethal Means Used to Get Cougar to Move Away from Ketchum
A mountain lion that became too comfortable in a Wood River Valley community was removed by non-lethal force on Thursday.
Hunter Takes Mountain Lion After Dog Killed Near Cascade
A mountain lion was killed by a hunter after the big cat attacked a dog and ate half of it in Cascade during the weekend.