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An institution in the radio journalism world will go dark tonight: CBS News Radio will sign off for the final time. It's been seen as a true American institution, informing millions of people in their cars and homes for nearly 100 years. It's one of the latest changes in an ever-evolving media industry. Long-time radio journalist and KSL NewsRadio host Maria Shilaos joins the conversation on how things are changing, along with why radio is still important in 2026.   

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show May 1st, 2026

One year ago, we launched this show as a way to go deeper into the news, to tell the stories of everyday Utahns, and to get to the heart of the issue on the top stories of the day. It's been a massive undertaking.... one not normally seen in our industry. From working 12-plus hour days in the beginning to hectically running back-and-forth to interviews, putting this show together has been a challenge. And don't get us wrong -- every second of it has been worth it. But as with all things... times change. And today... is our last show. Maria Shilaos will continue on Utah's Noon News and the KSL Greenhouse show, but this iteration of Midday is coming to an end. As we wrap up this final show, we take a few minutes to remember the amazing run we had over the past year.

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show April 30th, 2026

Health Matters on Midday, where we dig into health topics you might be curious about.  The weather is getting warmer and kids will soon be out of school for summer. While that sounds like a lot of fun for younger folks, that combination can also set the stage for a lot of preventable injuries. In this segment of Health Matters on Midday, Dr. Richard Ferguson, President-Black Physicians of Utah joins Maria Shilaos to share his experiences as an emergency department physician -- including which injuries he sees the most -- and ways to keep your families safe as you get out and enjoy the summer.  

A professional music festival this weekend is giving students at the Davis Catalyst Center a real-world, career-focused experience. Among a lot of other hands-on things, students at Davis Catalyst can get experience in fields like audio production, live event production, and the performing arts. Maria Shilaos is joined in studio with several students from Davis Catalyst to talk about the festival. She's also joined by Natalie Stromberg, Business Development Coordinator at the school.

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show April 29th, 2026

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show April 28th, 2026

Robotics students from West High School in Salt Lake City are headed to nationals this week to compete against other regional robotics winners. It's a massive achievement for the team, who could also have a chance to go to the world finals. Ahead of the competition, Maria Shilaos speaks with several members of the team to find out what drives them towards success. She's joined by coach Alison Bulson, plus teammates Ella Frandsen, Collin Wallace, and Emmet Majersik.

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show April 27th, 2026

Health Matters on Midday, where we dig into health topics you might be curious about.  Some people think holding onto old prescriptions is just being prepared. You might think it's something to hold onto... just in case. But health experts warn that keeping expired drugs around could be putting your family at risk. And if you do decide to clean out your medicine cabinet, what's the best way to get rid of the old stuff? In this segment of Health Matters on Midday, Dr. Richard Ferguson, President-Black Physicians of Utah joins Maria Shilaos to explain why it's never a good idea to keep old prescriptions around, and why it's also never a good idea to flush them down the toilet.

As many begin planning a summer getaway, the shrinking budget may mean a scale down. What are the best ways to save on your vacation? What are some good options if gas prices mean you need to stay closer to home?  In this Deep Dive, Maria Shilaos takes a look at ways you can save money for your trips, plus a slew of things you can do here locally to enjoy the summer months without breaking the bank. Whether it's a space camp for your kids, visiting a new corner of the state, or volunteering with a local library, there's so much to do this summer!

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show April 24th, 2026

More than a million Utah voters could see their personal voter information become public unless they act before a May 6, 2026, deadline, following changes to the state’s election code under SB153.  But a KSL Investigates analysis of county data, internal documents and interviews with election officials shows the process for keeping that information private is not consistent across the state, raising concerns about uneven access to protections.   KSL Investigates reporter Courtney Johns joined Maria Shilaos to discuss her recent story, "Critical gaps in how Utah voter privacy requests are denied involving a snag with a new Utah law that requires."

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show April 23rd, 2026

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show April 22nd, 2026

We're hearing from veterans with their thoughts on President Trump's recent executive order, which expands the ability to do research on psychedelics for veteran mental health. The President signed an order over the weekend on the issue, which aims to accelerate research and improve access to psychedelic drugs as promising treatments for things like PTSD. So what do veterans think about these changes? For more, Maria Shilaos is joined by Juliana Mercer, a Marine Corps veteran and executive director of advocacy at Heroic Hearts Project, a group that advocates on behalf of veterans suffering from various mental illnesses.

Thousands of runners will take to Utah streets this Saturday for the annual Salt Lake Marathon. The spring time event also draws thousands of spectators and tends to catch some motorists by surprise. In this segment, Maria Shilaos gets details on the marathon itself -- including what makes it special and which roads will be closed for the race -- from Jennifer Nelson, marketing director at High Altitude Special Events, which oversees the marathon. She also speaks with Olympian and Utah State University alum Chari Hawkins, who's serving as this year's Grand Marshal.

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show April 21st, 2026

A lot of eyes on the issue of multiple sclerosis today... following the death of the oldest brother in the Osmond brothers performance group. After a multi-year struggle with MS, Alan Osmond has passed away. He was 76, and leaves behind a legacy of family, faith, and music. In this Deep Dive, Maria Shilaos takes a few moments to remember Alan Osmond, then digs into what multiple sclerosis is, how it affects the body, and the treatment options available for people who are affected by MS. She's joined in this conversation by Dr. Enrique Alvarez, medical director of the Rocky Mountain MS Center.

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show April 20th, 2026

Utah families are feeling the financial strain as they start to look at the higher childcare and summer camp costs this year. Childcare costs in general have continued to rise, but it's especially hard when working parents have to find childcare solutions they wouldn't otherwise have to pay for during the school year. Some summer camps are cheaper than others, but even some of the more affordable options, like the YMCA, will cost $255 per child per week. Voices for Utah Children Policy Analyst Jennifer Stout joins Maria Shilaos and says she know from personal experience how expensive summer childcare is... even for just one kid.

Several Utah small businesses were honored today for their contributions and success here in the state. The Utah District Office of the U.S. Small Business Association hosted an awards luncheon earlier today to recognize small businesses and the state's SBA top lenders. SBA regional administrator Justin Everett joins Maria Shilaos to talk more about the awards, the power of small businesses, and the resources available from the federal government to help small businesses expand and grow.

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show April 17th, 2026

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show April 16th, 2026

The countries of Israel and Lebanon have reached a temporary ceasefire, potentially leading to further long-term peace between the United States and Iran. President Trump announced the agreement on social media late this morning, saying the 10-day ceasefire would begin this evening. The developments come after Iran insisted that strikes on Lebanon must stop as part of any longer-term deal for peace with the U.S. and Israel. In these Deep Dive, Maria Shilaos discusses the news and what it could mean as the U.S. works towards an end to the conflict with Iran. She's joined by Amos Guiora, a law professor at the University of Utah who has close ties and connections to Israel.

The famous Big Boy steam engine is about to roll into Ogden for a multi-day stop over. The engine usually tours around the western U.S. nearly every summer. But in honor of the country's 250th birthday, Union Pacific is sending the engine from coast-to-coast. It chugged through Utah earlier this month on its way to California, but that was just a quick stop. This weekend, it'll be in Ogden for a few days to give train fans young and old the opportunity to get up close and personal with the massive historic steam engine. For more on this event, Maria Shilaos speaks with Ed Dickens, chief locomotive engineer on Big Boy. For more information on the famous steam engine and its trip across the country for the United States' 250th birthday, visit https://www.up.com/about-us/history/steam/schedule.  Joining me to talk more about the event is Ed Dickens... the chief locomotive engineer on Big Boy.

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show April 15th, 2026

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show April 14th, 2026

Health Matters on Midday, where we dig into health topics you might be curious about.  As it starts to look more like summer and we are spending more time outdoors, it's time to restock the sunscreen. Sure, it may be a little cooler right now, but the warm temperatures we had in March are sure to return as we move closer into summer. So why not get the sunscreen now... before everyone else does? In this segment of Health Matters on Midday, Dr. Richard Ferguson, President-Black Physicians of Utah joins Maria Shilaos to talk about the importance of using sunscreen for health and not just cosmetics.

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show April 13th, 2026

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show April 10th, 2026

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show April 9th, 2026

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show April 8th, 2026

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show April 7th, 2026

As more kids are gearing up for outdoor summer sports, a new program is aimed at encouraging their parents to help them to "eat like a champion." The program is a partnership between Get Healthy Utah, and Utah Recreation and Parks.  Alysia Ducuara, Executive Director of Get Healthy Utah, joins Maria Shilaos to explain more about the goal of the program, which encourages healthier snacks for kids participating in youth sports.

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show April 6th, 2026

A program aimed at empowering disabled veterans to start their own businesses is coming to Utah in a few weeks. And today, the director of DAV Patriot Boot Camp is putting out the call for mentors who specialize in areas like product development, marketing and finance. Matt Feldhaus is the Director of Patriot Boot Camp for Disabled American Veterans. He joined Maria Shilaos to talk about the three-day bootcamp, which will be held June 10-12. Volunteer mentors can apply at https://patriotbootcamp.org/become-a-mentor/. 

  Amid heightened diversity and polarizing issues, is Gen Z making a comeback to religion? KSL NewsRadio's Maria Shilaos shared what she's learned.  

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show April 3rd, 2026

Fewer and fewer young men are working full-time, and it's contributing to issues not only among men, but within families, society, and among women as well. That's part of the finding of a new report, which puts in plainly: men without work, purpose, or a family to provide for tend to flounder. And when men flounder, the women in their lives suffer and their communities suffer -- the wreckage is shared. An op-ed in the Deseret News dug into this idea of young men being "demoralized." In this segment, Maria Shilaos discusses the findings of the report and ways we can all help young me. She's joined by Michael Toscano, Senior fellow at the Institute for Family Studies and one of the authors of this report.  

A resolution from the Utah State Board of Education is ruffling some feathers today. The separation of church and state -- called into question at this morning's state school board meeting. The language in the resolution is meant to echo the sentiments of America's founding fathers, at least that's what board members say. But many community members feel like the resolution instead calls non-religious people immoral. And many of those folks showed up in full force at the board meeting today to make sure board members knew how they felt. In this Deep Dive, Maria Shilaos discusses the resolution and the response to it with KSL NewsRadio's Heather Peterson. 

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show April 2nd, 2026

The family of Laura Aime, a Utah teen found murdered in 1974 finally have some closure today. After wondering who killed Laura, investigators in Utah County announced a DNA confirmation that she was killed by infamous serial killer Ted Bundy. For years, the family believed Bundy was responsible for her death, but the case was never closed. Technological advancements in the more than 50 years since the murder gave investigators a chance to finally crack the case. In this Deep Dive, Maria Shilaos hears from Laura's sister, Michelle Impala, who spoke at the announcement today. She recounts her memories of Laura, a young girl simply enjoying life in the 60s and 70s. Maria also discusses the case and its impacts with Dave Cawley, investigative journalist and executive producer/host of the podcast "COLD" from KSL Podcasts.

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show April 1st, 2026

Celebrations and concerns... both outcomes from a major Supreme Court ruling today on conversion therapy. The high court ruled in favor of a Christian counselor who offered conversion therapy services in Colorado. The majority ruling (8-1) said that Colorado's conversion therapy ban violated the free speech rights of the therapist. While religious groups applaud the decision, many in the mental health community are worried the decision could lead to a revival of the more dangerous practices of traditional conversion therapy, like electro-shock therapy and using nausea medication in trying to help someone change their gender identity or sexual orientation. In this Deep Dive, Maria Shilaos gives voice to several sides of the issue and tries to understand how it could affect us here in Utah (where we also have a law banning conversion therapy). Throughout this special, she's joined by or hears from: Bridger Beal Cvetko, KSL.com political reporter State Rep. Mike Peterson Professor Robin Wilson, law professor at the University of Illinois Marina Lowe, Policy Director at Equality Utah Justin Utley, a survivor of conversion therapy Elena Kopel, licensed professional counselor candidate from Colorado

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show March 31st, 2026

Health Matters on Midday, where we dig into health topics you might be curious about.  Allergies have come on with a vengeance early this year! You've probably been sniffling or sneezing yoursef and if not... someone around you has. It's all a result of the warmer temperatures and the earlier bloom time for many high pollen plants. In this segment of Health Matters on Midday, Dr. Richard Ferguson, President-Black Physicians of Utah joins Maria Shilaos to discuss ways to provide some much needed relief to allergy sufferers.

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show March 30th, 2026

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show March 27th, 2026