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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    June 26, 2025

    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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    June 26, 2025

    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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    June 26, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 26th, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 26th, 2025

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    June 26, 2025

    New CDC Panel Voted in Favor of RSV Shots for Newborns

    June 26th, 2025

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    June 26, 2025

    Brush Fire in Spanish Fork

    June 26th, 2025

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    June 26, 2025

    Two More People in Utah Diagnosed with Measles

    June 26th, 2025

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    June 25, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 25th, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 25th, 2025

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    June 25, 2025

    Road Rage Running Rampant in Utah

    June 25th, 2025

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    June 25, 2025

    Pres. Trump Says Iran's Nuclear Capabilities Completely Destroyed

    June 25th, 2025

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    June 25, 2025

    Box Elder Mother and Boyfriend Facing Child Abuse Charges

    June 25th, 2025

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    June 24, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 24th, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 24th, 2025

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    June 24, 2025

    Wildfires Still Burning in Southern Utah

    June 24th, 2025

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    June 24, 2025

    2 more measles cases in Utah

    June 24th, 2025

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    June 24, 2025

    Pres. Trump Says Ceasefire Still in Effect

    June 24th, 2025

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    June 24, 2025

    Former Teacher's Aide Arrested on Suspicion of Soliciting Sex from Teen

    June 24th, 2025

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    June 23, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 23rd, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 23rd, 2025

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    June 23, 2025

    NBA Draft Starts on Wednesday

    June 23rd, 2025

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    June 23, 2025

    Wildfires Prompt Evacuations

    June 23rd, 2025

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    June 23, 2025

    Iran Launches Retaliatory Missile Strikes Aimed at US Military Base in Qatar

    June 23rd, 2025

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    June 20, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 20th, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 20th, 2025

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    June 20, 2025

    Several Fires Growing Amidst Red Flag Warnings

    June 20th, 2025

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    June 20, 2025

    First Case of Measles Identified in Utah County

    June 20th, 2025

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    June 18, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 18th, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 18th, 2025

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    June 18, 2025

    Rising Temperatures Means High Fire Danger

    June 18th, 2025

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    June 18, 2025

    Taylorsville Dayzz Ramps Up Security Efforts

    June 18th, 2025

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    June 18, 2025

    SLC Police Chief Briefs Lawmakers on Weekend Shooting

    June 18th, 2025

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    June 17, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 17th, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 17th, 2025

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    June 17, 2025

    Mike Lee Faces Backlash Over Post on X

    June 17th, 2025

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    June 17, 2025

    Rural Hospitals Discontinuing Labor and Delivery Departments

    June 17th, 2025

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    June 17, 2025

    Volunteer "Peacekeeper" was Military Veteran

    June 17th, 2025

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    June 16, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 16th, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 16th, 2025

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    June 16, 2025

    Taking care of mental health following traumatic event

    July 16th, 2025

    For those who witnessed the tragic shootings that took place last weekend, what kinds of things are going through their minds? If they're still experiencing shock, what can they do to work through those and other "survivor guilt" kinds of feelings? Dr. Steven Sugden with the University of Utah Huntsman Mental Health Institute joins Maria Shilaos for this discussion. 

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    June 16, 2025

    Minnesota Police Apprehend Assassin Who Shot Lawmakers

    July 16th, 2025

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    June 16, 2025

    Staying Safe in a Crowd

    July 16th, 2025

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    June 16, 2025

    More Details Revealed about Two Deadly Shooting Incidents

    June 16th, 2025

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    June 13, 2025

    Davis Technical College opens new CDL driving range

    Davis Technical College says commercial drivers are in high demand. And thanks to a few partnerships, they've been able to open a new driving range to better help train their student drivers. Midday fill-in host Heather Peterson spoke to Linda Watts, Director of Programs at Davis Technical College to learn more about this new development and what it means for the school.

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    June 13, 2025

    50th Annual Utah Scottish Festival and Highland Games

    The 50th annual Utah Scottish Festival and Highland Games kicks off this weekend at the Utah State Fairpark. Alisa Scott with the Utah Scottish Association spoke to Midday executive producer Andy Cupp about the tartan-filled, bagpipe-playing event. 

    Learn more about the Utah Scottish Festival by visiting utahscots.org

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    June 13, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 13th, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 13th, 2025

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    June 13, 2025

    Rocky Mountain Power Asking for Rate Hike Reconsideration

    June 13th, 2025

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    June 13, 2025

    Iran Launches Retaliatory Missile Strikes Aimed at Israel

    June 13th, 2025

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    June 12, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 12th, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 12th, 2025

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    June 12, 2025

    SAR Crews Warn Against Recreating in Triple Digit Temperatures

    June 12th, 2025

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    June 12, 2025

    Utah Prepares for Protests this Weekend

    June 12th, 2025

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    June 12, 2025

    Drought Conditions Have Improved Despite Scorching Temps

    June 12th, 2025

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    June 11, 2025

    Northern Utah daycares shut down unexpectedly


    Several daycares in northern Utah shut down unexpectedly this week, giving parents only about a day's notice. Now hundreds of families have been scrambling to find new options for the kids.

    KSL NewsRadio's Heather Peterson investigated, and joined Britt Johnson to shed more light on the story.

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    June 11, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 11th, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 11th, 2025

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    June 11, 2025

    Sen. John Curtis Shares Thoughts on Big Beautiful Bill

    June 11th, 2025

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    June 11, 2025

    Can the President Abolish National Monuments?

    June 11th, 2025

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    June 11, 2025

    Utah to Ban Use of SNAP Funds to Purchase Soda

    June 11th, 2025

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    June 10, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 10th, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 10th, 2025

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    June 10, 2025

    Water Usage in Utah Higher than Normal

    June 10th, 2025

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    June 10, 2025

    Fifth Day of Riots in LA

    June 10th, 2025

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    June 10, 2025

    Bomb Threat at Government Buildings in Provo

    June 10th, 2025

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    June 9, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 9th, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 9th, 2025

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    June 9, 2025

    New BYU Study Looks at Apprehension about AI

    June 9th, 2025

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    June 9, 2025

    Tensions Rise in LA after Trump Deploys National Guard on ICE Protests

    June 9th, 2025

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    June 9, 2025

    Wanda Barzee in Court this Morning

    June 9th, 2025

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    June 6, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 6th, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 6th, 2025

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    June 6, 2025

    Utah on Track for Challenging Wildfire Season

    June 6th, 2025

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    June 6, 2025

    Drug Company Files Lawsuit Against Utah AG

    June 6th, 2025

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    June 5, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 5th, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 5th, 2025

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    June 5, 2025

    Fire at SL County Metro Jail

    June 5th, 2025

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    June 5, 2025

    Health Officials Using Wastewater to Track Spread of Measles

    June 5th, 2025

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    June 5, 2025

    Infant Left in Hot Car at South Salt Lake Plasma Center

    June 5th, 2025

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    June 3, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 3rd, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 3rd, 2025

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    June 3, 2025

    First Reported Case of Measles in Utah

    June 3rd, 2025

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    June 3, 2025

    Utah is One of the Worst States to Purchase a Starter Home

    June 3rd, 2025

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    June 3, 2025

    Average Rent in SLC Up 34% in Four Years

    June 3rd, 2025

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    June 2, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 2nd, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 2nd, 2025

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    June 2, 2025

    Brian King Elected as Democratic Party Chair

    June 2nd, 2025

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    June 2, 2025

    Demonstrators Attacked in Boulder, Colorado

    June 2nd, 2025

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    June 2, 2025

    Missing South Jordan Teen Found in Colorado Springs

    June 2nd, 2025

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    May 30, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show May 30th, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show May 30th, 2025

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    May 30, 2025

    New State-Funded Dashboard for Finding Affordable Housing

    May 30th, 2025

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    May 30, 2025

    Tips for Staying Safe in the Heat

    May 30th, 2025

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    May 29, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show May 29th, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show May 29th, 2025

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    May 29, 2025

    Next Four Days Bring Highest Temperatures this Year

    May 29th, 2025

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    May 29, 2025

    Three Men Arrested in Connection with Missing South Jordan Teen

    May 29th, 2025

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    May 29, 2025

    Federal Court Blocks Trump's Tariffs

    May 29th, 2025

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    May 28, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show May 28th, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show May 28th, 2025

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    May 28, 2025

    Home Prices in Logan are Coming Down

    May 28th, 2025

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    May 28, 2025

    Addressing Water Safety as Summer Begins

    May 28th, 2025

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    May 28, 2025

    West Valley Teen Graduates After Surviving Murder-Suicide

    May 28th, 2025

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    May 27, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show May 27th, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show May 27th, 2025

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    May 27, 2025

    House Speaker Shultz Calling for Judge's Resignation

    May 27th, 2025

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    May 27, 2025

    Legislative Change Could Allow Starter Condominiums

    May 27th, 2025

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    May 27, 2025

    Man Shot by SLCPD Overnight

    May 27th, 2025

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    May 23, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show May 23rd, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show May 23rd, 2025

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    May 23, 2025

    Joann Fabric and Craft Stores Closing All Locations

    May 23rd, 2025

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    May 23, 2025

    Lawmaker Proposes Extending School Lunch Periods

    During the 2025 Legislative General Session, Utah lawmakers expanded the free lunch program available to the state's elementary school children. One concern from lawmakers now... is the amount of uneaten food. State Representative Tiara Auxier thinks there's a lot of uneaten food because students don't have enough time to properly eat their lunch. She joins Midday with Maria Shilaos to discuss her thoughts and potential solutions to the problem.

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    May 23, 2025

    Memorial Day Weekend Expected to Be Busy on the Roads

    May 23rd, 2025

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    May 23, 2025

    My County Rec Pass Sees Nearly 80,000 Sign Ups In First Year

    It's been one year since Salt Lake County launched the My County Rec Pass, which allows children 0 to 18 to access county-operated recreation centers for free. Callista Pearson with the Department of Parks and Recreation says it's been a success.

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    May 22, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show May 22nd, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show May 22nd, 2025

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    May 22, 2025

    Federal Forecasters Anticipate Another Active Storm Season

    May 22nd, 2025

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    May 22, 2025

    House Passes Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill

    May 22nd, 2025

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    May 22, 2025

    Tensions High During Granite School District Meeting

    May 22nd, 2025

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    May 21, 2025

    The importance of apprenticeships for America's workforce

    Gov. Spencer Cox has been hosting the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Labor today as they tour the Utah Electrical Training Alliance and talk about the importance of apprenticeships for America's workforce. U.S. Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling joined the show to give an inside look of the trip.

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    May 21, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show May 21st, 2025

    Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show May 21st, 2025

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    May 21, 2025

    Americans Expected to Break Traffic Records this Memorial Day Weekend

    May 21st, 2025

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    May 21, 2025

    New Report Highlights Cybersecurity Weaknesses in Utah's Election Systems

    May 21st, 2025