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.
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Health Matters: Common summertime injuries and how to prevent them
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.
Health Matters: Why you shouldn't hold onto old prescription drugs
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.
Due to unusual weather, tick season is early this year
April 27th, 2026
KSL Investigates reporter Courtney Johns discusses public voter information
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."