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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.

Department of Justice investigating Federal Reserve

State lawmaker files bill to rename Harvey Milk Blvd after Charlie Kirk

Southern Utah sheriff opening 55-year-old cold case

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show January 9th, 2026

January 9th, 2026

January 9th, 2026

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show January 8th, 2026

January 8th, 2026

January 8th, 2026

January 8th, 2026

Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show January 7th, 2026

In this special "Deep Dive," Maria Shilaos digs into several proposals from Utah's lawmakers to further restrict cell phones and other electronics in Utah schools. Several top leaders are working on legislation to keep tech out of the classroom, including a proposal to make schools phone-free all day... from "bell to bell." State Representative Doug Fiefia is working on what he calls the SAFE Act, which would push Utah's schools to return to analog-first teaching methods. It would also eliminate non-essential screen times and create rules for the use of artificial intelligence in schools. State Representative Ariel Defay is also working on legislation, a bill she's calling the Balance Act. This would remove technology for the youngest children in the school system, slowing phasing in new tech as the children age. Maria Shilaos hears from both lawmakers on their bills and from KSL NewsRadio's Eric Cabrera, who breaks down a recent news conference from top leaders, including Governor Spencer Cox.

January 7th, 2026

January 7th, 2026