Midday with Maria Shilaos

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show February 11th, 2026

February 11th, 2026

February 11th, 2026

February 11th, 2026

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show February 10th, 2026

After serving 15 years for his role in the disappearance and murder of Spanish Fork teen Kiplyn Davis, Timmy Brent Olsen is being released from prison today. He pleaded guilty to manslaughter in 2011, saying he didn't kill Kiplyn in 1995 but saw someone else do it and helped move the body. After more than 30 years since the 15-year-old's disappearance, Olsen has never said who he helped or where they moved her body. And to this day, Kiplyn's family still does not have closure.

In this Deep Dive: Justice for Kiplyn, Maria Shilaos goes in-depth on the story of Kiplyn. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas joins to share insights into Olsen's plea deal and how 'double jeopardy' will keep him from seeing any other prosecution. One of Kiplyn's friends joins Maria to share memories of Kiplyn and how not knowing what happened to her has affected the Davis family after all these years. Rhonda Dequier of the Missing in America Network also shares her thoughts on labelling missing teens as 'runaways' and how that can affect the investigation.

More information on Kiplyn can be found at the Utah DPS website. If you know or remember anythng about Kiplyn's case, please call 833-DPS-SAFE (833-377-7233).

February 10th, 2026

February 10th, 2026

February 10th, 2026

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show February 9th, 2026

Health Matters on Midday, where we dig into health topics you might be curious about. 

Heart health takes center stage this month. After all, February is the month of love and what do we often associate with love? Hearts. It's American Heart Month and that means it's time to talk about your heart -- arguably the most important organ of your entire body. In this segment of Health Matters on Midday, Dr. Richard Ferguson, President-Black Physicians of Utah joins Maris Shilaos to discuss the seriousness of heart disease and how we can prevent it.

February 9th, 2026

February 9th, 2026

February 9th, 2026

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show February 6th, 2026

How does a city celebrate a birthday? We asked Ogden Mayor Ben Nadolski, who joined us live with the scoop.

February 6th, 2026

February 6th, 2026

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show February 5th, 2026

February 5th, 2026

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February 5th, 2026

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show February 4th, 2026

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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show February 3rd, 2026

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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show February 2nd, 2026

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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show January 30th, 2026

Vaccinations for children attending public schools could see some changes if a bill being discussed on Capitol Hill this afternoon moves ahead. State Representative Trevor Lee is introducing a revised bill that -- instead of banning vaccination requirements -- would make it easier for parents to get vaccine exemptions. A previous iteration of the bill would have outright banned the requirement for vaccinations and while that's no longer the case, Representative Lee says he's still interested in pursuing that route in the future. 

In this Deep-Dive, Maria Shilaos digs into the issue of mandated vaccinations for public school students. We hear from Representative Lee first; Maria is then joined by Dr. David Cope, Family Medicine Physician at Ogden Clinic to get his takes on the proposals.

January 30th, 2026

January 30th, 2026

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show January 29th, 2026

January 29th, 2026

January 29th, 2026

January 29th, 2026

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show January 28th, 2026

The Park City Jewish Collective is celebrating, honoring, and giving gratitude to mark the return of the last hostage Israeli hostage held in Gaza. The body of an Israeli police officer who was abducted on October 7, 2023, finally returned to the state of Israel over the weekend.

Rabbi Mayer Jacobs with the Park City Jewish Collective joined Maria Shilaos to explain the importance of Seudat Hoda’ah, a meal of gratitude.

On Capitol Hill this afternoon, lawmakers are discussing a massive omnibus bill that could have several implications on the future of elections here in Utah. Senate Bill 194 is being sponsored by State Senator Mike McKell, and it contains more than 150 pages of amendments and proposals for several parts of Utah's elections process.

Deseret News reporter Brigham Tomco joins Maria Shilaos to break down the biggest parts of the bill. We also hear from sponsor Senator Mike McKell, plus Midday Executive Producer Andy Cupp. The conversation finishes on one particular element of the bill, with Phil Boileau of the Utah Forward Party providing a response to a section that would affect his party's chances at holding onto their current Senate seat.

January 28th, 2026

January 28th, 2026

January 28th, 2026

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show January 27th, 2026

During the second Trump Administration, there have been several changes at the FDA, including changing dietary guidelines. Those changing standards have created a lot of confusion -- there has been quite a few reversals in the guidelines. For example, previous guidance said to not eat as much red meat; now, the FDA is encouraging people to eat more meat and protein. In another instance, earlier advice said to reduce the amount of saturated fats one would eat; now, the FDA says people should eat more saturated fats.

The administration also recently said that it was time for people to ditch the diet soda pops... including a drink many Utahns love: Diet Coke.

Dr. Carrie Durward, Associate Professor of nutrition, dietetics, and food sciences at Utah State University joins Maria Shilaos to break down the changing guidelines and how people can make sense of them.

On Utah's Capitol Hill today... a bipartisan push to help close unsolved violent crime cases. Lawmakers announced a few bills that would help empower law enforcement agencies so they can have more thorough investigations.

In this 'Deep Dive,' Maria Shilaos digs into the bills and how they could actually help solve violent crimes, and help victims and their families find healing and closure. She's joined by State Representative Verona Mauga (D) and State Representative Tyler Clancy (R). This segment also contains insights for KSL's resident expert on cold cases Dave Cawley, the host of the KSL Podcast "Cold."

January 27th, 2026

January 27th, 2026

January 27th, 2026

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show January 26th, 2026

Health Matters on Midday, where we dig into health topics you might be curious about. 

While our air quality is looking better today, we will be heading back into unhealthy territory in the next few days. And with little to no moisture on the horizon, that unhealthy air could continue throughout the rest of winter. What can we do to protect ourselves and our children both inside and outside our homes? On this episode of Health Matters on Midday, Dr. Richard Ferguson, President-Black Physicians of Utah joins me to talk about both the short and long term effects of pollution and what steps we can take to stay healthy.

January 26th, 2026

January 26th, 2026

January 26th, 2026

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show January 23rd, 2026

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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show January 22nd, 2026

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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show January 21st, 2026

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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show January 20th, 2026

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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show January 19th, 2026

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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show January 16th, 2026

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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show January 15th, 2026

As Utah's inversion continues, the soupy air is causing respiratory issues for many along the Wasatch Front. The poor air quality has many wondering what they can do to help clean the air -- how can they play their part in the process?

UCAIR program manager Mallory Diaz-Vela joined Maria Shilaos to share some simple tips that everyone can do as we all work to clear the air.

Emotional testimony and frustration at today's State Board of Education meeting, as the board discusses potential budget cuts as requested by state lawmakers. Last week, the Utah State Legislature asked the board to recommend a $300 million cut to public education. It’s led to a huge response from students and educators from across the state, many of whom are concerned about what’s going to be cut.

KSL NewsRadio's Heather Peterson joined Maria Shilaos to recap the meeting and to share insights into the testimony from those in attendance.

January 15th, 2026

January 15th, 2026

January 15th, 2026

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show January 14th, 2026

Doctors are calling it a breakthrough: cancer survival rates have increased dramatically over the years. New reporting shows that in the U.S., cancer survival rates over the last 5 years have reached an all-time high. For anyone who's ever had cancer or has seen the effects of cancer on a loved on, this is probably amazing news to hear.

Maria Shilaos goes in-depth on the causes behind this rate change and how it compares to survival rates for cancer patients here in Utah. She speaks with Dr. Clark Gamblin, GI Surgeon and Investigator at Huntsman Cancer Institute and Inaugural Chief of Surgical Oncology at the University of Utah to get deeper insights into what the medical research shows is driving this positive trend.

It's day 3 of a major nurses strike in New York City, with thousands of nurses taking to the picket line. The nurses are on the picket lines, demanding better pay, better patient ratios, and a safer work environment.

Here in Utah, Executive Director of the Utah Nurses Association Liz Close says working conditions aren't that much different. She says nurses don't strike for frivolous reasons, so the nurses in New York City must have good reasons to leave their patients and take to the picket lines. Besides pay, she tells KSL NewsRadio's Don Brinkerhoff that nursing workloads have gotten greater and greater, meaning nurses have more and more patients to take care of. She also says nurses have been dealing with more violence in the workplace too, leading to greater concerns of safety.

January 14th, 2026

January 14th, 2026

January 14, 2026

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show January 13th, 2026

It's a public safety alert that can have you jumping out of your skin when it goes off. The alert... often making your heart stop for just a beat. Whether on the radio, on TV, or through an intense vibrating alert sent to your phone, it's hard to ignore an AMBER Alert.

In the 30 years since the AMBER Alert came to be, it's been credited with saving thousands of children's lives. Today, we take a moment to celebrate three decades of the powerful life-saving alert.

Rhonda Dequier, Missing in America Network founder joined Maria Shiloas to discuss the alert, how it came to be, how it works, and what could change to make it even better. 

January 13th, 2026

January 13th, 2026

January 13th, 2026

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show January 12th, 2026

Health Matters on Midday, where we dig into health topics you might be curious about. 

The start of a new year means the start of resolutions galore. Many choose to stop drinking in the new year, or at least for the first month of the new year. It's a trending practice called "Dry January," and it's been picking up steam over the last 15 years or so. Dr. Richard Ferguson, President-Black Physicians of Utah, joins Maria Shilaos to discuss the many physical and mental benefits that come from abstaining from any alcohol, and why he thinks more people should consider a month-long fast from alcohol.