Sports radio (and sports writing) has been a passion of mine since the 1980s and talk radio has quickly climbed the list of priorities for me as well. I've broadcast roughly 7,000 games over the last 30 years or so, figuring our a way to get paid for watching sports. In recent years, I've dived headfirst into local news and politics and found a true home on talk radio. Fortunately, I've been married to the best woman alive for more than 33 years and wouldn't trade a single minute of it.
Andy Griffin
Washington City Main Street Underpass Reopens, But Expect Delays
Seems like it's been forever, but it's only been about 10 months since the Utah Department of Transportation closed the Main Street underpass in Washington City.
The thoroughfare reopened this past weekend, although residents should expect delays if they chose to take that route...
Missing In Helper, Utah: The Strange Case Of Melissa Gonzales
Ever been to Helper, Utah?
The little town (population 2,100) is nestled next to a mountain formation called the Book Cliffs.
The Book Cliffs State park and the town of Helper, both just north of Moab, are rugged frontier-type land and the road through the park is winding and can be treacherous...
Decoding St. Patrick’s Day: Origins, Myths, And Modern Traditions
Legend has it that mischievous leprechauns are color blind to the shades of green and that's why we're supposed to wear the color on St. Patrick's Day.
So the little buggers can't pinch you.
And while that silly myth has persisted throughout the ages, the actual St...
Damar Hamlin’s Health Scare Prompts Nationwide CPR Training Initiative
There's plenty of controversy on what caused professional athlete Damar Hamlin to go into cardiac arrest in a highly public health crisis on Monday Night Football last month.
Maybe it was a fluke. Maybe it was a certain vaccination. Maybe it was genetic...
A Utah Murder Story Too Unbelievable To Be True (But It Is)
There's a murder story from Northwestern Utah that is so bizarre, so unlikely that it can't possibly be true.
But it is.
First of all, the facts:
On Feb. 16, a 9-year-old Tooele boy admits he shot and killed his father with a 9MM handgun
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UDOT Grant Boosts St. George Connectivity With New Street Crossings
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced a grant award of $87,618,600 to the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) toward funding local street crossings of Interstate 15 in St. George at 400 East and 900 South.
St. George City is one of 132 communities nationwide to benefit from the federal Reconnecting Communities & Neighborhoods Grant Program. Th...
Airbnb And Vrbo Face Crisis: The Future Of Short-Term Rentals
Airbnb and Vrbo might just be in trouble.
Financial trouble.
The two businesses that have made a killing (each worth more than $4-billion) off of people willing to rent out their houses or spare bedrooms around the world.
But the two businesses lacked oversight for a long time and truthfully had little in the way of ability to punish those that did break their lax rules.
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The Case Of The Mysterious Blast In Utah: A Closer Look
So often we hear in the news something like: "We'll bring you more information on the story as it develops," or "as it becomes available."
But the truth in the news media is most times the reporter has no intention of following up. Or if they do, they know that the follow-up news will be largely ignored...
Towing Tragedy Averted: Couple Saved In Heart-Stopping Gorge Incident
Back in 2021, Steve and Nicki Cunningham were towing their 30-foot travel trailer to Idaho Falls through the Malad Gorge when a huge gust of wind blew their Ford F-350 off the road. In a heartbeat, the Cunningham's truck flipped over the guard rail and went off the bridge.
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Southern California To Las Vegas Bullet Train: The Future Of Travel
Have you ever driven from Southern Utah to Southern California?
The trip through the Virgin River Gorge and on through Mesquite into Las Vegas isn't bad most of the time. But that leg from Vegas to Los Angeles or San Diego is brutal.
No, it's worse than that...