Southern U-Talk with Dale Desmond

Dale tries to guess listeners favorite cookie flavor to win Shakespeare tickets. And, a follow up to remind listeners about the limited edition Jason Aldean autographed guitar up for bid on the Parowan Strong Instagram page. And, a surprise that sister station Cat Country 94.9 has a additional Kane Brown autographed guitar to be auctioned off as well!

Washington City Mayor Kress Staheli stops by to chat about any pushback the city got from the public from the fireworks ban in city limits and how the fire response was. Also, he takes input from listeners about sidewalks & faded crosswalk striping at SR 9 & Telegraph Rd. Plus, how he handles time management with all the plates he keeps spinning.

Macrae Heppler launches the new St. George business listing & deal app called What's Happening Southern Utah & he stops by to talk about it on the day it launches.

Dale laments the loss by the US Men's National Soccer Team's unfortunate showing in the final game of the World Cup. He wonders if it had been better if the team had not even qualified than to have a terrible final game before being eliminated. Also, KDXU Judicial Insider retired 5th District Court Judge Mike Westfall stops by to talk about the Tyler Robinson preliminary hearing after being charge...

The preliminary hearing gets underway for Tyler Robinson accused of shooting Charlie Kirk & Dale chats about the burden of proof the prosecution is up against & also explores the conspiracy theories swirling on the internet. Also, the USA soccer team has a player that is reinstated for tonight's game that should be a big win for the team. but since President Trump asked for a review & the decision...

St. George Mayor Jimmie Hughes stops by to chat about the surprise of the reaction to the city parking garage slides. Also, he chats with Dale about the fireworks regulations & rules this year. And, how the mayor smokes pork butts for family gatherings.

St. George Fire Chief Robert Stoker & Fire Marshall Brett Redmund stop by to clarify the use of Independence Day personal fireworks rules & regulations. Also, SG City David Cordero in studio to talk about the Spanish Trail marker placed this week at Crosby Family Confluence Park and the Patriot Marker placed at the new City Hall Plaza by the Sons & daughters of the American Revolution.

People are harassing firefighters because of fireworks restrictions being levied on communities in Utah. Dale wonders who are these people & how hard do they need to be slapped. It's not a question...

Dr. Blodgett from the SW Utah Public Health Department stops by to chat about firework safety, including the rare instance of how to treat a severed finger from a firework explosion. Also, what is swimmer's itch & how can listeners avoid it? And, the upcoming Health Department Magazine issue coming focusing on injuries, How to avaoid them & how to treat certain ones.

Melo in studio for her Friday visit & her & Dale chat about the fireworks regulations going into Independence Day week. Plus, why men over the age of 35 should NEVER play video games again. And, a meaningless soccer game but people are still freaking out.

Washington County Emergency Management Director Jason Bradley checks in to talk about the 3 zones of the county under "Ready" status due to the Grapevine Fire in Nevada. He shares how to prepare for evacuation as well as how to receive alerts & updates on your phone & email. Also, with the US vs. Turkey (now Turkyie) World Cup soccer game tonight, Dale shares two reasons why America will never lov...

Washington County Water Conservancy District Director Zach Renstrom talks about the primary election & his view of "dirtbags" in politics, how wildfires affect our water storage & how our reservoirs are so full with not much rainfall.

Bryan stops by with PIO Tiffany Mitchell to chat about what technology is used, what math & physics is used & how often they get called to reconstruct auto crashes in St. George.

It turns out that the liberal media reporting that America is terrible doesn't resonate with soccer fans visiting the US. Legions of fans are posting on social how amazing America is from the roads, to the hotel rooms & beds to the unbelievable BBQ & steaks. Also, Utah Tech Political Science professor Bryan Theriot is in studio to preview the Utah primary election.

Hurricane Mayor Clark Fawcett stops by to chat about how the Hurricane Police tracked & apprehended a mountain lion within city limits & how the decision was made to euthanize the animal by wildlife officials. Also, Melo Finlinson co-hosting, asked about the impacts of PIDs (public infrastructure districts) and how it impacts real estate growth.

St. George Area Chamber CEOP Shawn Christensen stops by to chat about the Rise Business Summit & Cory Ashby talks about the fun summer events at Red Cliffs. Plus, Vice President JD Vance appeared on The View yesterday to tout his new book 'Communion'. Dale chats about his impression of how the VP handled himself on the well-known anti-conservative talk show & Dale expands on the difference between...

Washington County Commissioner Gil Almquist stops by to chat about a day in the life of a county commissioner, about how things are running in the sheriff's office as well as the jail plus, informs us about a speed limit on the county trail system.

Dale talks about a time capsule in Philly they're sealing up for 250 more years to be opened in 2276. He takes input from listeners about what Southern Utah items we should put in a time capsule. Submissions included fry sauce, pickleball paddles & Swig cups in addition to others. Then, Dale chats with Brian & Baylee Beckstrand; St. George natives and father daughter contestants competing on Ameri...

Dale & Melo talk about the big topics happening today like a mountain lion sighting in Hurricane & asked listeners for their close-encounters with wild animals. Also, why Father's Day should go away & Dale plays a song he wrote about why holidays are overrated. Then they give away Bricks & Minifigs gift cards.

Washington City Mayor Kress Staheli stops by to announce they have passed the 2026-2027 budget. Also, he takes questions from listeners about a few issues around Washington City. Plus, what job would the mayor do in the city departments if he were not mayor...?

Macrae stops by to chat about some new things going in downtown. Plus, his insight into the new slides being installed at city hall.

Steve stopps by to chat graduation rates, the financial good health of the district, the real AI story.

Celeste Maloy stops by to make her case for votes in the upcoming Primary election. And, City of St. George Communication Director David Cordero makes a case for the much talked-about slides the city is installing at a parking structure adjacent to the new city hall building.

Kristin Isham is ruining for county commissioner on the Constitution ticket is studio to make her pitch for votes. Also, the City of St. George is installing slides in a parking structure as an alternative to using the stairs & elevator. The social media comments are fire! 🔥

St. George Mayor Jimmie Hughes stops by to talk about updates on the airport, George Washington Blvd. project, Bluff St. & I-15 expansions, and who shops for his dress shirts.