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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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
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Two More People in Utah Diagnosed with Measles
June 26th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 25th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 25th, 2025
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Road Rage Running Rampant in Utah
June 25th, 2025
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Pres. Trump Says Iran's Nuclear Capabilities Completely Destroyed
June 25th, 2025
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Box Elder Mother and Boyfriend Facing Child Abuse Charges
June 25th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 24th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 24th, 2025
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Wildfires Still Burning in Southern Utah
June 24th, 2025
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2 more measles cases in Utah
June 24th, 2025
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Pres. Trump Says Ceasefire Still in Effect
June 24th, 2025
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Former Teacher's Aide Arrested on Suspicion of Soliciting Sex from Teen
June 24th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 23rd, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 23rd, 2025
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NBA Draft Starts on Wednesday
June 23rd, 2025
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Wildfires Prompt Evacuations
June 23rd, 2025
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Iran Launches Retaliatory Missile Strikes Aimed at US Military Base in Qatar
June 23rd, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 20th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 20th, 2025
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Several Fires Growing Amidst Red Flag Warnings
June 20th, 2025
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First Case of Measles Identified in Utah County
June 20th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 18th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 18th, 2025
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Rising Temperatures Means High Fire Danger
June 18th, 2025
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Taylorsville Dayzz Ramps Up Security Efforts
June 18th, 2025
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SLC Police Chief Briefs Lawmakers on Weekend Shooting
June 18th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 17th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 17th, 2025
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Mike Lee Faces Backlash Over Post on X
June 17th, 2025
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Rural Hospitals Discontinuing Labor and Delivery Departments
June 17th, 2025
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Volunteer "Peacekeeper" was Military Veteran
June 17th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 16th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 16th, 2025
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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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Minnesota Police Apprehend Assassin Who Shot Lawmakers
July 16th, 2025
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Staying Safe in a Crowd
July 16th, 2025
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More Details Revealed about Two Deadly Shooting Incidents
June 16th, 2025
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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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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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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 13th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 13th, 2025
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Rocky Mountain Power Asking for Rate Hike Reconsideration
June 13th, 2025
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Iran Launches Retaliatory Missile Strikes Aimed at Israel
June 13th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 12th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 12th, 2025
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SAR Crews Warn Against Recreating in Triple Digit Temperatures
June 12th, 2025
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Utah Prepares for Protests this Weekend
June 12th, 2025
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Drought Conditions Have Improved Despite Scorching Temps
June 12th, 2025
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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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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 11th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 11th, 2025
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Can the President Abolish National Monuments?
June 11th, 2025
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Utah to Ban Use of SNAP Funds to Purchase Soda
June 11th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 10th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 10th, 2025
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Water Usage in Utah Higher than Normal
June 10th, 2025
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Fifth Day of Riots in LA
June 10th, 2025
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Bomb Threat at Government Buildings in Provo
June 10th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 9th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 9th, 2025
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New BYU Study Looks at Apprehension about AI
June 9th, 2025
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Tensions Rise in LA after Trump Deploys National Guard on ICE Protests
June 9th, 2025
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Wanda Barzee in Court this Morning
June 9th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 6th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 6th, 2025
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Utah on Track for Challenging Wildfire Season
June 6th, 2025
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Drug Company Files Lawsuit Against Utah AG
June 6th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 5th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 5th, 2025
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Fire at SL County Metro Jail
June 5th, 2025
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Health Officials Using Wastewater to Track Spread of Measles
June 5th, 2025
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Infant Left in Hot Car at South Salt Lake Plasma Center
June 5th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 3rd, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 3rd, 2025
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First Reported Case of Measles in Utah
June 3rd, 2025
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Utah is One of the Worst States to Purchase a Starter Home
June 3rd, 2025
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Average Rent in SLC Up 34% in Four Years
June 3rd, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 2nd, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show June 2nd, 2025
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Brian King Elected as Democratic Party Chair
June 2nd, 2025
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Demonstrators Attacked in Boulder, Colorado
June 2nd, 2025
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Missing South Jordan Teen Found in Colorado Springs
June 2nd, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show May 30th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show May 30th, 2025
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New State-Funded Dashboard for Finding Affordable Housing
May 30th, 2025
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Tips for Staying Safe in the Heat
May 30th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show May 29th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show May 29th, 2025
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Next Four Days Bring Highest Temperatures this Year
May 29th, 2025
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Three Men Arrested in Connection with Missing South Jordan Teen
May 29th, 2025
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Federal Court Blocks Trump's Tariffs
May 29th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show May 28th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show May 28th, 2025
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Home Prices in Logan are Coming Down
May 28th, 2025
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Addressing Water Safety as Summer Begins
May 28th, 2025
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West Valley Teen Graduates After Surviving Murder-Suicide
May 28th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show May 27th, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show May 27th, 2025
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House Speaker Shultz Calling for Judge's Resignation
May 27th, 2025
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Legislative Change Could Allow Starter Condominiums
May 27th, 2025
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Man Shot by SLCPD Overnight
May 27th, 2025
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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show May 23rd, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show May 23rd, 2025
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Joann Fabric and Craft Stores Closing All Locations
May 23rd, 2025
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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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Memorial Day Weekend Expected to Be Busy on the Roads
May 23rd, 2025
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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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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show May 22nd, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show May 22nd, 2025
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Federal Forecasters Anticipate Another Active Storm Season
May 22nd, 2025
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House Passes Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill
May 22nd, 2025
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Tensions High During Granite School District Meeting
May 22nd, 2025
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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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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show May 21st, 2025
Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show May 21st, 2025
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Americans Expected to Break Traffic Records this Memorial Day Weekend
May 21st, 2025
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New Report Highlights Cybersecurity Weaknesses in Utah's Election Systems
May 21st, 2025