Talk-radio host Schlessinger to visit Salt Lake City

Two of KNRS radio's syndicated talk-radio hosts — Dr. Laura Schlessinger and Glenn Beck — are coming to Salt Lake City later this month.

Schlessinger, who is on AM-570 from 1-4 p.m. weekdays, will host a special dinner/pre-Mother's Day event for her fans on May 11. Listeners can win tickets at www.570KNRS.com.

She will salute Utah's military mothers at the event, broadcast live nationally from the Fort Douglas Post Theater at the University of Utah.

KNRS says that Schlessinger is "Utah's moral adviser," focusing on morals, ethics and values.

Her message of personal responsibility and accountability has become a rallying point for many listeners.

Schlessinger is also a best-selling author, and her show has been recognized with many national radio awards.

She is also heard on the Bob Lonsberry show at 7:50 a.m. weekdays, on what is referred to as her "Dr. Laura Moment" segment.

Meanwhile, Beck, who is heard weekdays on KNRS from 4-7 p.m., will be the keynote speaker at an LDS single adult conference on May 19 in the University of Utah Institute Building. Listeners can register to attend this conference at the KNRS Web site.

KNRS says Beck is casting a tall shadow as the next phenomenon of talk radio.

"Utahns are drawn to this modern-day storyteller who is armed with a quick wit, an informed opinion and a unique ability to inspire others to experience their full potential with an open heart," the KNRS Web site states. "His on-air presence is both commanding and inviting."

Beck became a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 2000.

KSL TO TURN 85 — AM-1160/FM-102.7 will observe its 85th birthday on Sunday.

The station began broadcasts on that date in 1922. It was originally known as KZN and was located on the roof of the Deseret News building, Main and South Temple streets.

In celebration of its milestone, it television sister station, KSL-Ch. 5, will air a 30-minute special "KSL Newsradio Yesterday and Today," Sunday, 4 p.m.

RADIO HAPPENINGS — KBYU (FM-89.1) will honor Memorial Day with a new series of special radio plays, "Family Night Theatre," beginning Monday at 8 p.m. The series airs each Monday in May at that time, and "Unaccustomed to Fear," by Terry Quinn — the story of a young man who shares a World War II memory with his normally quiet veteran father — will be the first program.

—KUBL radio has a new contest under way, where participants "Do the Moos for a Cruise!" FM-93.3 is giving away a free Lake Powell houseboat cruise and free Country Jam concert tickets for winners. Listen to "Johnson and Johnson" in the morning for details.

—KUUU ("U-92") will present the Cinco de Mayo Car Show and Concert Sunday at the Utah State Fairpark.

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