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
The Jimmer’s Back! Fredette To Represent USA At Summer Olympics
Jimmer Fredette, that 3-point shooting sensation from BYU who briefly captured the nation's imagination back in 2011 (has it really been that long?), is back in the spotlight after announcing on social media his selection and intention of being part of Team USA at the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris, France...
Free! National Parks Offer Free Admission These Six Days A Year
We live so close to so many beautiful places -- Zion National Park is 40 minutes away, Grand Canyon North Rim is just a couple hours drive, as is Bryce Canyon. Capitol Reef is just a three-hour drive, while Canyonlands and Arches are less than five hours by car...
In Southern Utah, These Pests Are Living Rent Free And You’re The Landlord
If you've lived in Southern Utah for very long, there's a high probability you've seen scorpions, rattlesnakes and black widow spiders.
These pests, and a few others, are living rent free in your homes and yards -- and you're the landlord...
So. Utah’s Entrepreneurial Spirit Shines: Top Small Business Cities Are Here
Washington City, St. George and Cedar City were named the top three small cities in America for starting a small business by WalletHub.com, in a study released last year..
Big deal, right? Top three cities in Southern Utah? Well, no. The...
Ice Ice baby! Utah’s Love Affair With Pebble Ice
I love ice!
It's so versatile.
Sore muscles? Ice them. Warm drink? Ice it. Thirsty? Suck on some ice.
Even doctors will let you chew on ice chips or pebbles when you're not allowed to eat anything else (if you've ever stayed in the hospital, you know what I'm talking about)...
Unlocking Peace Of Mind: The Significance Of Advance Directives In Utah
No one likes to think about it, but what is your plan for your last days?
Are you donating your organs? Should extreme measures be taken to save you? Do you want a machine to keep you alive? How long is too long to be in a coma?
These are unpleasant, but real questions that may arise as we age
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Explore St. George’s Public Art Legacy: AACF’s 20 Years Of Enriching Community Life
The Art Around the Corner Foundation (AACF) is gearing up for its 20th anniversary, with a series of events prior to the installation of the 2024 Outdoor Sculpture Galleries in St. George.
For the past two decades, the nonprofit, all-volunteer AACF has partnered with the City of St...
More Death And Mayhem On The Road: Utah Motorcycle Crashes On The Rise
Just this morning in St. George there was a motorcycle crash -- up on Red Hills Parkway.
It was far-and-away the most common kind of motorcycle crash -- someone in a standard vehicle didn't see the motorcycle and pulled in front of the rider...
Behind The Vest: The Harrowing Experiences Of Utah Crossing Guards In Danger
So you think your job is tough? Overtime hours, a thankless boss, bogus shifts, getting chewed up in the corporate machine -- these are all good reasons to dislike a job.
But most jobs don't involve taking your life into your hands every time you suit up.
Washington...
Perfect Spring Weather Here In Utah’s Dixie
Spend an hour or two outside in July or August in our beloved city of St. George and you'll feel the full wrath of the Mojave Desert. It's nearly insufferably hot, dry and sometimes even painful.
But now we're enjoying the fruits of our blistering Julys and Augusts, with temperatures this time of year in the 60s and 70s, while much of the rest of the state is gripped in sub-freezing climate with s