Southern U-Talk with Dale Desmond

Washington City Mayor Kress Staheli stops by to chat about a new grandbaby, affordable housing & a very cool way Boxable is helping Veterans in Washington City.

Celeste Moloy stops by to chat about congressional redistricting, Prop 4, Shivwits contracts, update from DC about the Iran conflict & the Norther Corridor. MacRae Heppler gives updates about all the new businesses at George Washington Blvd. & River Rd. and the expansion through to Crosby Way over the river. He also takes listener questions about Christensen's opening.

Steve stops by to give an update on the two construction projects at Dixie & Snow Canyon. Also, the school foundation donated over $416k in grants to teachers for special projects such as wireless microscopes that go directly to helping our students.

Dr. Blodgett from the SW Utah Public Health Dept. stops by for his monthly visit to chat about the expanding cases of measles in Utah & how fully vaccinated people can still be infected. Also, the SWUPHD is ready to send out the sleep magazine issue. It will discuss sleep apnea, affects of caffeine on your sleep & the best ways to train your bran for better sleep.

KDXU Weekend host Bryan Hyde weighs in on the attacks on Iran & his thoughts of the fallout in America, if any. Also, former Air Force pilot Sven Lundberg with insight on the arduous task of flying incredibly long missions like the bomber pilots that flew from South Dakota to Iran & back nonstop.

Dallas Clifford from Utah Tech University Athletics stops by to chat about the outstanding success of the men's basketball team as they make a push to the WAC Playoffs. Also, we chat the homestands & home tournament with baseball & softball. And, the upcoming move to the Big Sky in the fall.

Dave Jessop & Karry Rathje stop by to talk about the imminent Gunlock Falls overflow for the first time in 3 years. Also, an update on the snowpack in our watershed as well as the outlook on the spring & summer water storage.

Dixie Technical College Director Jordan Rushton stops by to visit about the incredible success stories of the school & the outlook on the programs offered. Dale asks about how the school is funded, scholarship & donation opportunities. Three of Dale's children have graduated from Dixie Tech they discuss their success after training.

Dennis Stilson, author of "Life After Execution: The Gilmore Gun" gives a background of the story of Gary Gilmore's murder trial & execution. Then fascinating story of how the murder weapon made it into Stilson's hands decades later. Also, female tortoises are taking extreme measures to avoid sexually aggressive males. The Northern Corridor may be a welcome addition to these ladies. Also, the St....

Local business owner Jack Lancaster stops by to chat about sasquatch sightings and how to debunk them. Also, his thoughts about if the moon landing actually happened.

Dr. David Blodgett from the SW Utah Dept. of Health to talk about World Cancer Day, hypertension, mesaels update & the sleep magazine issue.

St. George Marathon Winner & well-known local runner Aaron Metler stops by to talk about being in the Pro Field of the Boston Marathon. How he's preparing, what he learned the last time he ran the Boston Marathon & what other races he's running this year. Also, he's attending the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Italy this week, and what he'll be watching for with those athletes.

Retired State Trooper Bob Dribiki gives insight into police rules of engagement in response to the ICE shooting of a motorist alleged to have tried to run him over. Also, Andy Thompson stops by to talk midseason Region 9 boys & girls basketball as well as NFL Division Round Playoff football.

Davis Cordero from the City of St. George stopped by to give the details on legal firework usage for NYE. Also, Dale gave details on the funeral procession for Elder Jeffery R. Holland to the St. George Cemetery. And, listeners were asked what their favorite & optimal time for church on Sunday is.