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KSL News Daily
Join us on the KSL News Daily, where we delve deep into the stories that shape Utah. Every weekday, our dedicated host Maria Shilaos brings you an in-depth analysis of a pressing story in the news alongside a quick update on the three things you need to know to start your day. With the expertise and hard work of the journalists at KSL News, you can expect coverage in context and a nuanced understanding of the Beehive state’s unique landscape. Tune in to stay informed, engaged, and…
Episodes
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How Low Can the Great Salt Lake Go?
The Great Salt Lake is still falling, now sitting just inches above its 2021 low and nearly two feet above the all-time record set in 2022. Andrew Adams talks…
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The Promise and Peril of AI in Utah Classrooms
As Utah students head back to school, artificial intelligence is entering the classroom with them. Mike Anderson fills in for Maria Shilaos and talks with…
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Utah’s post-graduate secret: Why college students “study and stay”
A new report from the Strada Institute for the Future of Work found that nearly one in four of Utah's college-educated workers originally came to the state for…
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Utah's Water Systems Targeted: Inside the Cyberattack
A cyberattack targeting Utah's water systems has raised urgent questions about the security of the state's critical infrastructure. Why was Utah among the…
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More Than an Emergency Response: Bringing Mental Health to the Scene
When firefighters and paramedics respond to emergencies in Salt Lake City, a specialized mental health team is often there too—providing immediate…
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Utah's Wildfire Future: Bigger Fires, Growing Risks
Utah's wildfire season is already rewriting the record books, with multiple fires topping 80,000 acres and new research suggesting the trend is far from over…
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Side Hustles, Reselling Success and a Spotlight on Owls
As rising costs continue to strain household budgets, more Utahns are turning to side hustles to earn extra income. KSL Investigator Matt Gephardt joins Maria…
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The Evidence That Could Reshape a Decades-Old Murder Case
More than 40 years after the murder of Eva Oleson, the case against Douglas Carter is back in court. After the Utah Supreme Court overturned Carter's…
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Colorado River Showdown: Feds Step In as Water Crisis Deepens
A century-long battle over Colorado River water rights is reaching a critical turning point. As drought conditions tighten water supplies across the West…
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Community Advocates Sound The Alarm over Medicaid Cuts
As Medicaid marks 61 years of serving Americans in need, community advocates warn that recent federal cuts and new work requirements could ultimately cost…
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Utah’s Nuclear Future: Inside the Bid for a National Innovation Campus
Utah is one of five states competing to host a first-of-its-kind Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus—and state leaders believe it could put Utah at the…
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Back-to-School Safety Takes Center Stage & Western Water Ski Championships Hit Utah
As students prepare to head back to the classroom, school resource officers, educators, and public safety leaders are gathering for a statewide summit focused…
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36 Years After the ADA: Is Utah Delivering on Its Promise?
Thirty-six years after the Americans with Disabilities Act became law, is it living up to its promise for Utahns? KSL News Daily speaks with Utah State…
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A Flying Lab Hunts Ozone Clues
A small research plane is crisscrossing the Wasatch Front this summer, collecting crucial data on the pollutants that fuel Utah's stubborn ozone problem…
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Utah Farmers Adapt: Agritourism Booms as Crops Face New Challenges
Utah farmers are battling a tough growing season, with late frosts, extreme heat and ongoing water challenges taking a toll on crops and livelihoods. But amid…
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New Energy Partnership Plans Geothermal Power Project Near Brigham City
Utah’s search for new, reliable sources of electricity takes center stage on KSL News Daily. Maria Shilaos speaks with Chris Hayter about a new…
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How Utah Plans to Transform Rural Health With Nearly $196 Million
On today’s KSL News Daily, Maria Shilaos examines a major new investment in rural Utah. The state has received nearly $196 million in first-year federal…
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Utah Flood Emergency: Beaver Damage, Flash Flood Rescues & The Days of '47 Rodeo Kicks Off
Flash flooding continues to impact communities across Utah, with Beaver County hit hard by rising waters that damaged homes and forced emergency mitigation…
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Wildfires Have a Ripple Effect on Utah Communities
Fire, flooding, and financial impacts----all concerns that the people of Beaver County are facing right now. KSL NewsRadio's Heather Peterson has been covering…
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Why Utah Cities Are Banning Crypto ATMs
Layton and Heber have banned cryptocurrency kiosks following reports that scammers are using the machines to take thousands of dollars from victims…
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Toxic Dust, Empty Reservoirs, and Utah’s Water Reckoning
On today’s KSL News Daily, Maria Shilaos follows Utah’s water crisis from the Great Salt Lake to the Colorado River reservoirs that help power and…
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The Valley Fair Mall Attack That Shook Utah’s Muslim Community
On today’s KSL News Daily, Maria Shilaos goes inside the disturbing attack at Valley Fair Mall, where a kiosk worker was stabbed and bystanders jumped in…
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Heat, Fire and Horsepower
On today’s KSL News Daily, record-breaking heat and extreme fire danger are raising the stakes across Utah. Maria Shilaos talks with KSL 5 TV’s…
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The Great Salt Lake Is Still Open
On today’s KSL News Daily, triple-digit heat is testing Utah’s people, power grid and water. Maria Shilaos talks with KSL-TV’s Alex Cabrero…
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The Nuclear Debate Utah Can’t Avoid
HEAL Utah’s Carmen Valdez explains why environmental advocates are urging the state to slow down, asking tougher questions about safety, waste, cost…
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Utah Wants More Power. Nuclear Comes With a Past.
On today’s KSL News Daily, Maria Shilaos takes on one of Utah’s most complicated energy questions: should nuclear power be part of the…
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Inside the Charlie Kirk Case
On today’s KSL News Daily, Maria Shilaos goes inside the preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing political influencer Charlie…
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Data Centers Are Coming. Virginia Has a Warning for Utah
On today’s KSL News Daily, Maria Shilaos takes Utah’s data center debate to the place where the questions are no longer theoretical: Loudoun…
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Utah’s Smoky Air Has a Hidden Health Risk
On today’s KSL News Daily, Maria Shilaos looks at what Utah’s smoky summer air may be doing beyond the scratchy throats, burning eyes, and haze…
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14 Football Fields a Minute: Inside the Cottonwood Fire’s Explosive Spread
On today’s KSL News Daily, Maria Shilaos goes behind the fire line with Alex Cabrero, who has been covering the massive Cottonwood Fire near Beaver…
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The Tiny Warning Signs Your Account May Already Be Compromised
On today’s KSL News Daily, Maria Shilaos digs into the password alerts, login notices, and shipping messages most of us delete without a second thought…
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Birthright Citizenship Survives. The Fear Hasn’t Fully Faded.
The 14th Amendment Showdown: Birthright Citizenship, Utah Families, and What Comes Next On today’s KSL News Daily, Maria Shilaos breaks down the Supreme…
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Your Phone Knows Where You’ve Been. Can Police Use It?
On today's KSL News Daily, Maria Shilaos tackles one of the biggest privacy questions of the smartphone age: when police use a geofence warrant, how many…
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Utah’s ICE Fight Isn’t Over
On today’s episode, Maria Shilaos, a veteran KSL NewsRadio anchor, goes inside the fight over immigration detention in Utah. Community groups are still…
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Utah Keeps Asking You to Save Water. What About the Farms?
On today’s KSL News Daily, Maria Shilaos takes on one of Utah’s most loaded drought questions: if homeowners are being asked to conserve water…
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Hackers Are Learning to Trick AI. Your Accounts Could Be Next
Today KSL’s Maria Shilaos talks with KSL consumer investigative reporter Matt Gephardt about a growing AI security concern: hackers trying to manipulate…
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Why A.J. Dybantsa Chose BYU, and What His Rise Reveals About College Sports
On today’s KSL News Daily, Maria Shilaos, a veteran news anchor for KSL NewsRadio, goes beyond the NBA Draft buzz to tell the story behind A.J. Dybantsa…
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Why Today’s Utah Primary Could Matter More Than November
On today’s KSL News Daily, Maria Shilaos, a veteran news anchor for KSL NewsRadio, takes listeners straight into a high stakes Utah primary day where the…
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Introducing The KSL News Daily
Do you ever feel like what you read or see on the news is just the tip of what is there to understand? Join host and journalist Maria Shilaos each weekday to…