Southern U-Talk with Dale Desmond

Dennis Leavitt From Liberty Village & United We Pledge stops by to talk about the project progress, available programs for adults & kids and United We Pledge's involvement in the Pioneer Courthouse. Also, a recent poll shows a slight majority of Utahn's say they favor legalizing recreational marijuana. But, it was commissioned by a group backing medical marijuana. Are KDXU listeners in favor of th...

Washington Country Water Conservancy District Director Zach Renstrom chats about current snow pack, refilling Lake Powell, & rules changes coming to local reservoirs.

Commissioner Adam Snow stops by to chat about airport funding, the state of the sheriff's office, a fair recap, a text from his mom(?) and a new unpaid position he assumes this month that will likely help Washington County.

Kirk Lawrenz from the Western Sky Aviation Museum in St. George stops by to chat about several cool events coming up at the museum including a Honor Flight with a 100-year-old veteran this weekend. Also, Commander Chris Hourning from the USS Utah, soon-to-be-commissioned US Navy Nuclear Submarine called in to talk about the sub, projected launch date & events in Zion National Park today in anticip...

Kristy Pike from the Washington County Children's Center stops by to talk about the highs & lows of helping children in our community work through horrific events in their lives & how listeners can get involved. Also, we call local runner Aaron Metler on his trip to run in the Boston Marathon as a pro. He talks about the leading up events & he preparation.

" Southern U-Talk is the newest talk show & podcast combo in Southern Utah! Host Dale Desmond covers local government, water conservation, health topics, current events, entertainment & possibly a dad joke or two. Regular guests include city mayors & county leaders from across Washington County, influencers, newsmakers, police, fire & other public safety officials. Add in a weekly visit from part-...

Brad Buhanan from Tech Ridge gives an update on what's new & cool there!

Steve Dunham from the Washing County School District stops by for him monthly visit. We talk about fair food, how hot dogs look like wizard fingers when they get over-cooked. Also, how the the WCSD using AI or are they discouraging it at this point and, how has the Career Tech High School working out after 3 years & how much is too much to send as a gift for teachers as this school year wraps up.

Dale got a...we'll call it...regrettable email from a reader of an article he posted on the KDXU website discussing housing demand in Utah and he sets the record straight. Then talks about affordable housing. Also, Dale gives 3 tips for soon-to-be married men & what those grooms can do to get their marriage off on the right foot.

Dustin Warren from the St. George Airport stops by to chat tower update, terminal expansion, nonstop route to Chicago, and what the heck is a wing walker!? Melo Finlinson co-hosts.

Macrae Heppler stops to chat about the incredible things coming to the Sand Hollow area in Hurricane.

Washington City Mayor Kress Staheli stops by to chat about the new Wheels Park, the April Fools Prank to adopt Dixie City as the new city name & other happenings for the coming year.

Chris Parker & Reed Noble from the St. George Rotary Club stop by to chat about their upcoming trip to Guatemala to build cinderblock stoves in huts in the Mayan mountain villages. They also discuss their humanitarian trip to Halchita, UT on the Navajo Indian Reservation, the car show to benefit Dixie Tech Scholarships, 3rd grade dictionary distribution, flag placement at Southern Utah Veteran's g...

We preview the vast variety of fun & attractions coming to the Washington County Fair April 3-18. County Commissioner Victor Iverson & Board member Ed Tracey share the schedule & high points. Also, Melo Finlinson in studio to talk about her Easter prep & we find 3 Red Flags when shopping for Easter chocolate.

St. George Mayor Jimmie Hughes stops by to chat about the budget progress for the city, takes input from listeners about roads & an update on the road connecting Crosby Way to George Washington Blvd.

Dr. Blodgett gives an update on the measles numbers in Southern Utah, GLP1 side effects of blurred vision as well as why we have ticks but no Lyme disease in Southern Utah.

David Cordero from the City of St. George about Art Festival, City Hall Plaza Opening, Arbor Day & Concert in the Park

He grew up in St. George, moved to Nashville after graduating from Dixie High School & BYU & helped form country music supergroup Diamond Rio, Dan Truman returns home to chat with Dale about the stories from the road. Dan talks about growing up listening to KDXU, the biggest crowd he ever played for & his thoughts on AI in music.

Voice of the BYU Cougars Greg Wrubell joins the show to chat about what happened with the early exit of the men's team from the NCAA Tournament & who will be on the team next year. He also talks about the women's team & their post-season success in the WBIT tournament. And, Bill Hoster from the Washington County Republican's stops by to talk about what happened with the failure of Prop 4, how it f...

Dallas Clifford from Utah Tech Athletics stops by to chat about mid-season softball & baseball. Also, how long would the partial government shutdown need to go until TSA shortages caused a shutdown of the St. George Regional Airport? And, what did former BYU receiver Puka Nacua really do & is this just a cash grab?

Zach Renstrom from the Washington County Water Conservancy District stops by to chat about the water meetings held recently in the Dixie Center, how things are looking with out snow pack with the warm temps we'd had already & why Zach is immune to swimmer's itch.

Sgt. Lydon Allred from the St. George PD's Crisis Negotiation Team stops by to share the behind the scenes insight into what a day in the life of a crisis negotiator is like. The emotional toll it takes & using those skills to get his kids to bed. Also, what training & collaboration goes into making sure our city stays safe.

Dale is back from vacation in Nashville. He tells about one MUST DO thing for visitors to Music City. Also, you'll be surprised about how many people regret their tattoo. And, you won't believe how much ABC TV is losing by having to cancel the upcoming Bachelorette season after assault allegation against Taylor Frankie Paul.

Colorado River Commissioner for Utah Gene Shawcroft calls in from the Dixie Center in the middle of the Utah Water Summit with an update on what the outlook is on the water situation in Southern Utah.

Dale & Melodee Finlinson talk about TSA Paychecks, Crumbl, Tom Papa tickets & Cameras in Courtrooms.