Sports radio (and sports writing) has been a passion of Andy Griffin since the 1980s and talk radio has quickly climbed the list of priorities for him as well. Andy has 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, he dived headfirst into local news and politics and found a true home on talk radio. Fortunately, Andy is married to the best woman alive for more than 33 years and wouldn't trade a single minute of it.
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Explore The Grand Opening Of Fossil Falls Park In St. George
Set just above the Virgin River with seemingly endless recreational possibilities within its footprint, Fossil Falls Park (2444 E. Dinosaur Crossing) is sure to delight St. George residents for years to come.
To mark its arrival, the City of St. George i
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Stay Calm, Act Swiftly: In An Emergency, You Are The First Responder
Ricki couldn't believe her eyes.
One second, her husband was trimming some low-hanging branches off of one of their fruit trees in their massive backyard.. The next second, her husband Robert was laying on the ground, a deep gash in his leg, blood gushing out in spurts synched with the beat of his heart.
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St. George Fire Was Scary, But Thankfully No Injuries (Photo Gallery)
Wednesday night my wife and a group of young women from our church went up on the Sugarloaf (Dixie Rock).
The plan was to get some great views, have a lesson on photography and just chill out.
They got more than they had bargained for...
Furries In A Utah Middle School? Protesters Barking Up The Wrong Tree
First and foremost, the rumors of furries taking over a Utah middle school are false.
As background, last week a published story said several students at Mt. Nebo Middle School in Payson were identifying as "furries," licking and biting fellow students and causing mayhem at the learning facility...
Dangers Of Ebikes And Scooters: Are Helmets The Key For Staying Safe On Utah’s Roads?
In the last couple of years, more than 20 Utahns lost their lives in bicycle-related accidents and more than 100 experienced serious injuries.
And in recent years, it's not just bicycles and pedestrians, but scooters and e-bikes are making people go faster and faster. Qui
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Lifesavers, Yes, But Study Shows These Prescribed Drugs Can Also Kill
When you think of drug abuse, understandably medicine like oxycodone or fentanyl come to mind.
Another abuse has been occurring lately, and the fault often lies with the prescribing doctor.
Overuse of antibiotic prescriptions for patients with upper respiratory illnesses at urgent care clinics in the United States has been an ongoing challenge, but a new study led by researchers at two Utah health
Surviving The Wild: Tips For Interacting With Utah’s Most Dangerous Animals
If we take the mosquito, black widow and scorpion out of the mix, focusing just on animals instead of insects, the list of most dangerous animals in Utah is moose, rattlesnake, mountain lion and black bear, in that order.
So what do you do if you run into one of these critters in the wild...
Snake — It’s What’s For Dinner?!
There's an old saying in journalism: If a dog bites a man, there's no story there. But if a man bites a dog, that's newsworthy.
So in Utah, someone getting bitten by a snake is relatively common. But what about a person eating a snake?
I grew up in Texas and "rattlesnake shish-kabob" was something I saw on many a barbecue joint's menu...
From Idaho To Ghana: The Incredible Journey Of A Shirt Across 7,086 Miles
It's 7,086 miles from Caldwell, Idaho, to Offinso, Ghana. The African town lies on the south end of the huge African panhandle (can I call it that?) in the western part of the continent.
That's how far Elder Brayden Call — a full-time missionary in the Ghana Kumasi Mission -- had to travel to his service area for his mission.
In a w...
Today Is 50th Anniversary Of Most Brutal Crime In Utah History
The date was April 22, 1974.
It was about time to close the Hi-fi record and stereo shop in Ogden, Utah, with employees Stanley Walker, aged 20, and Michelle Ansley, aged 18, preparing to lock up and go home for the evening.
Suddenly and without warning, two vans screeched up to the store and four armed men jumped out and entered the store.
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