Midday with Maria Shilaos
As a respected journalist, Maria Shilaos has earned the trust of listeners across Utah. Her show isn’t just about the news—it’s about the people behind it. Join her each weekday as she digs deeper, asks the important questions, and shares the stories that connect us all.
Episodes
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show July 30th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show July 30th, 2025
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In-depth look at the earthquake in Russia and subsequent tsunami warning
July 30th, 2025
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Red flag warning continues for 6th day in Central, Southern Utah
July 30th, 2025
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Community meeting to be held for those affected by Monroe Canyon Fire
July 30th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show July 29th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show July 29th, 2025
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The effects of traumatic brain injuries on a person's mental health
The 27-year-old who allegedly shot and killed four people at a Midtown Manhattan office building yesterday carried a note in his pocket saying he had CTE, a brain disease linked to repeated hits to the head. That's according to a police source who spoke to ABC News. There's no evidence thus far that the suspect had CTE, but it has sparked renewed interest in brain injuries and how they can affect a person's mental state.
Maria Shilaos spoke to Dr. Benjamin Christiansen, a clinical neuropsychologist at Ogden Clinic, to get more information on CTE and brain injuries overall.
Dr. Christiansen also talks about how we in Utah are doing when it comes to protecting our kids' developing brains.
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Millcreek Mayor says the city will help those displaced by Willow Glen apartment fires
July 29th, 2025
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How a potential traumatic brain injury may have contributed to deadly NYC shooting
July 29th, 2025
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Latino cultural festivals canceling events, worried about ICE raids
July 29th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show July 28th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show July 28th, 2025
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Health Matters on Midday: Vaccination safety
The start of school is now just a few weeks away and all the talk of vaccines is creating a lot of confusion for parents. Dr. Richard Ferguson, President-Black Physicians of Utah, joined Maria Shilaos for this installment of Health Matters on Midday, speaking about the safety of both childhood and adult vaccines.
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Utah Taekwondo students win medals at international tournament
Taekwondo students from Utah recently won 12 medals at the World Taekwondo Hanmadang. These students came from World Martial Arts in Holladay. It was their first international tournament. Maria Shilaos sat down with Grandmaster Jinyong Kwon and Master Susan Kwon to find out more about this competition and the Utahns involved.
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Utah lawmaker joins national task force on AI policy
July 28th, 2025
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City, community leaders stepping up to help those affected by fires in Millcreek
July 28th, 2025
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City of Millcreek to assist those displaced by apartment fires
July 28th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show July 23rd, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show July 23rd, 2025
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Preparing to Celebrate Pioneer Day
July 23rd, 2025
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Recent Reports Show Majority of Internet Traffic Comes from Bots
July 23rd, 2025
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Bryan Kohberger Sentenced to Life in Prison
July 23rd, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show July 22nd, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show July 22nd, 2025
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Two Utah Universities Proposing Accelerated Degree Programs
July 22nd, 2025
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West Jordan Family of Four Were Victims of Possible Arson
July 22nd, 2025
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Last Minute Push to Stop Execution of Ralph Menzies
July 22nd, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show July 21st, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show July 21st, 2025
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Officials Pushing Water Safety After Recent Drownings
July 21st, 2025
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Utah Cattle Ranchers Struggling to Keep Up with Demand
July 21st, 2025
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Utah Has Lost 60% of Immigration Judges in a Matter of Months
July 21st, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show July 18th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show July 18th, 2025
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Three Dead, One Injured in West Jordan House Fire
July 18th, 2025
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Pharmacists are on the Decline
July 18th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show July 17th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show July 17th, 2025
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Protest Organizers Were Warned to Keep Peacekeepers Out of Event
July 17th, 2025
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Crews Forced to Stop Fighting Fire Due to Hobby Drone
July 17th, 2025
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New Move By Feds Could Give ICE Access to Medicaid Records
July 17th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show July 16th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show July 16th, 2025
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Fewer manual transmissions available for purchase in 2025
Do you have a need for speed? If so, you've probably taken a spin in a good old-fashioned stick shift. Well today is National Stick shift Day.
But right now there are even fewer cars on the market that have a manual transmission -- only 25 models this year versus 32 last year.
What's killing the manuals? Utah State University's Brian Champagne explained and offered some ideas on how they might live on.
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Potential nationwide legislation coming for NIL and student athletes
As football season prepares to get underway, Congress is working to level the playing field regarding name, image, and likeness, also known as NIL. Congress is currently debating legislation that would make the rules around NIL the same in each state. Commissioner of the Big Sky Conference Tom Wistrcill joined Maria Shilaos to explain why additional legislation is needed.
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Congress debates major funding cuts to public media
Major cuts to public broadcasting are moving closer to a reality after Vice President JD Vance had to cast a tie-breaking procedural vote on a rescissions package late last night. The package would gut funding to public broadcasters like PBS and NPR, both of whom have spoken out against the proposal. They're defending the value of public broadcasting while also pushing back on accusations of bias.
Dr. Dale Cressman, professor emeritus at the School of Communications at Brigham Young University speaks with Maria Shilaos to share his take on the situation. Dr. Cressman is also a former journalist and was a former news director at both a public radio station and a public television station.
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Shuttle potentially coming to Millcreek Canyon
The Central Wasatch Commission is looking at the feasibility of implementing a shuttle system to take folks up Millcreek Canyon. While the plan is still in its infancy, Millcreek Mayor and board chair for the CWC Jeff Silvestrini tells Maria Shilaos that a shuttle system would go a long way in helping the crowds that recreate in the canyon.
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Inside the search and recovery efforts underway in Texas
Drier conditions are expected in Texas today, where floods killed at least 133 people. Roughly 100 people are still missing. Search and rescue/recovery crews continue their search but now, it's a search for bodies. How do search efforts change when it moves from rescue to recovery? And what about the volunteers working tirelessly through the muck and mud?
Professor Scott Hammond teaches management at Utah State University -- you've probably heard his Management Minute on KSL NewsRadio. What you might not know is that he's also a member of the Utah County Search and Rescue Team.
Maria Shilaos speaks to him about the kinds of search and recovery efforts and processes that would be underway in Texas right now.
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SLC Mayor Calls for Help from Legislature on Sustaining Public Safety Plan
July 16th, 2025
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Cracks In Panguitch Lake Dam Prompts Rebuild
July 16th, 2025
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Clean Up and Repairs Underway After Water Meter Leak in Holladay
July 16th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show July 15th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show July 15th, 2025
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Nine Attempted Murder Charges Filed Against St. George Man Accused of Shooting at Police
July 15th, 2025
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Be Cautious of High Temperatures Ahead
July 15th, 2025
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Evacuations Underway in Sevier County Due to Monroe Canyon Fire
July 15th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show July 14th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show July 14th, 2025
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Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo celebrates 91 year of hand-slapping fun
If you're looking for a blood-pumping, hand-slapping, adrenaline-soaked good time, Ogden Pioneer Days is the place for you. The statehood celebration takes us back to our western heritage. Maria Shilaos spoke about the historic rodeo and celebration with Foundation Chair Steve Handy, Miss Rodeo Utah Olivia Favero, and Miss Rodeo Ogden Ada Poulter.
You can learn more at OgdenPioneerDays.com.
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Utah teen becomes youngest person to complete WURL trail hike
A 16-year-old in Utah County has become the youngest person to complete the Wasatch Ultimate Ridge Linkup — one of the toughest mountain traverses in the country. Maria Shilaos spoke to Maverick Dustin to learn more about his experience. Can you imagine hiking for more than 37 hours non-stop? What an incredible adventure!
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Interstate Fentanyl Crisis Continues to Hurt People in Utah
July 14th, 2025
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Utah Firewatch: Special Coverage
July 14th, 2025
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Utah DOC Making Preparations for Execution of Ralph Menzies
July 14th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show July 11th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show July 11th, 2025
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Alarming Incidents on Utah Roads
July 11th, 2025
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Rocky Mountain Power Asking Utah Supreme Court to Weigh in on Rate Hikes
July 11th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show July 10th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show July 10th, 2025
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SLCPD Graduates New Officers
July 10th, 2025
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Time to Turn Off the Hose
July 10th, 2025
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New Data Shows Sharp Rise in ICE Arrests
July 10th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show July 9th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show July 9th, 2025
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Recovery Efforts Continue in Texas
July 9th, 2025
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One Year Since the Tragic Death of Gavin Peterson
July 9th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show July 8th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show July 8th, 2025
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Air Force Pilot from Utah Returns Home to His Final Resting Place
July 8th, 2025
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Death Toll From Texas Flooding Has Passed 100
July 8th, 2025
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Cross-Valley Police Chase Ends in Shootout
July 8th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show July 7th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show July 7th, 2025
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Art project aims to humanize the homeless community in Utah
A new art exhibit at the Salt Lake City Public Library aims to give a voice to Utah's homeless community. Amplify Utah is a local nonprofit that works to highlight inclusive journalism and storytelling. They are sponsoring the exhibit, which is called "In Their Words." Amplify Utah executive director Marcie Young Cancio speaks with Maria Shilaos and explains the stories of 17 people experiencing homelessness along the Wasatch Front.
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Alpine School District Preparing to Sell $200 Million Worth of Bonds
July 7th, 2025
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University of Utah Health using artificial intelligence to help with MRIs
Artificial Intelligence is helping medical professional at University of Utah Health diagnose more patients... and more accurately. Denise Case is the MRI Manager in the Department of Radiology at University of Utah Health. She joins Maria Shilaos to describe how new technology is not only helping patients, but also helping to save the environment.
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Study: Utahns want lawmakers to do more to protect the environment
A majority of Utahns want lawmakers to do more to protect the environment, even if it means slower economic growth. That's according to a new study from Utah State University.
Dr. Jessica Schad is the Director of Utah State's Community and Natural Resources Institute. She joins Maria Shilaos to explain the survey and what it means.
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Search and Rescue Efforts Underway in Texas Following Massive Flooding
July 7th, 2025
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Jury Selection Underway in Case of Doctor Who Faked Covid Vaccines
July 7th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show July 3rd, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show July 3rd, 2025
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Preparing for This Weekend's Festivities
July 3rd, 2025
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Big Beautiful Bill Passes in the House
July 3rd, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show July 2nd, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show July 2nd, 2025
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Fireworks Legal to Set Off Starting Today
July 2nd, 2025
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Today Expected to be Busiest Travel Day Ahead of Holiday Weekend
July 2nd, 2025
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Bryan Kohberger Enters Guilty Plea
July 2nd, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show July 1st, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show July 1st, 2025
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Construction of New Housing Has Slowed in Utah
July 1st, 2025
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Red Flag Warning in Effect Across Utah Today
July 1st, 2025
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New Vision for Ballpark Neighborhood Coming into Focus
July 1st, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 30th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 30th, 2025
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Travel for Holiday Weekend Expected to be Chaotic
June 30th, 2025
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Two Firefighters Killed in an Ambush While Responding to Wildfire in Idaho
June 30th, 2025
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Civil Lawsuit Filed Against BYU Quarterback Jake Retzlaff Dismissed
June 30th, 2025
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Immerse yourself in revolutionary history at the Colonial Heritage Festival
Independence Day is right around the corner.
If you're looking to celebrate the holiday in a more historic manner, you might want to check out the Colonial Heritage Festival. It's a chance to take a real-life step back in time to taste, see and hear what it was really like during America's colonial days.
Maria Shilaos sat down with Chairperson Kim Gardner to learn how we can immerse ourselves into this patriotic event.
For more information on the Colonial Heritage Festival and America's Freedom Festival, visit freedomfestival.org
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SCOTUS issues decisions impacting birthright citizenship, judicial reach
The Supreme Court issued rulings on Friday that will impact birthright citizenship and judicial reach in the United States. Midday with Maria Shilaos speaks with legal experts on what the rulings mean for the U.S.
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 27th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 27th, 2025
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Fire Conditions Continue to Worsen
June 27th, 2025
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The Future of Birthright Citizenship Still Uncertain
June 27th, 2025
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Celebrating Pacific Islander heritage and culture through art
A new art exhibit at Salt Lake Community College is allowing high school students in the Pacific Islander community to express their cultural identity.
Jillhna AhLoe is the Coordinator for the Roots of Resilience Art Exhibit. She joins Maria Shilaos to explain how the exhibit is a first of a kind, and how it gives young people a powerful platform to tell their stories and express their struggles.
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Previewing the brand new Golden Spike State Monument
Today, the public gets a look at the first renderings for the newest Utah State Park: the Golden Spike State Monument Park.
The park is being designed to tell the multifaceted story of the railroad workers who laid the rails and the railroad’s transformational impact on our country. President of the Golden Spike Foundation Robyn Kremer joins Maria Shilaos to talk more about the park and what visitors can expect to see.
Construction is expected to be complete at the end of next summer.
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 26th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 26th, 2025
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New CDC Panel Voted in Favor of RSV Shots for Newborns
June 26th, 2025
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Brush Fire in Spanish Fork
June 26th, 2025