In the early 1990s, radio and TV stations in the Salt Lake valley began to consolidate their news staffs resulting in more industry layoffs. KSL Newsradio's Maria Shilaos tells us reporters were expected to meet the demands of both radio and television.

In the early 1990s, radio and TV stations in the Salt Lake valley began to consolidate their news staffs resulting in more industry layoffs. KSL Newsradio's Maria Shilaos tells us reporters were expected to meet the demands of both radio and television.

'For the Love of Salt Lake Radio News' is the untold story of what has shaped radio news in the Salt Lake Valley over the past three decades. Hear first-hand what the thriving business sounded like at its pinnacle and how it was shaped by federal deregulation. Host Maria Shilaos shares the personal stories of local broadcasters who lived through the highs and lows of radio's finest era.

For The Love Of Salt Lake Radio News

Pt.5:  The Consolidation of Radio & TV News Staffs

Radio has been shown to play a critical role in disseminating information in the event of emergencies such as natural disasters or severe weather events. KSL Newsradio's Maria Shilaos shows how us how the health of radio in the future depends on a commitment to local programming.

Radio has been shown to play a critical role in disseminating information in the event of emergencies such as natural disasters or severe weather events. KSL Newsradio's Maria Shilaos shows how us how the health of radio in the future depends on a commitment to local programming.

Radio has been shown to play a critical role in disseminating information in the event of emergencies such as natural disasters or severe weather events. KSL Newsradio's Maria Shilaos shows how us how the health of radio in the future depends on a...

Pt. 8:  Local Radio Plays a Critical Role in Urgent Situations

Local ownership that is invested in the community is what sets apart the two remaining radio stations with a strong news presence in the Salt Lake market. KSL Newsradio's Maria Shilaos highlights what makes each station unique.

Local ownership that is invested in the community is what sets apart the two remaining radio stations with a strong news presence in the Salt Lake market. KSL Newsradio's Maria Shilaos highlights what makes each station unique.

Pt. 7:  Local News Depends on Local Owners for Survival

The Telecommunications Act of 1996 resulted in significant ownership changes for Salt Lake radio stations. KSL Newsradio's Maria Shilaos tells us by the end of 1999, four companies controlled 40 percent of the market's radio stations.

The Telecommunications Act of 1996 resulted in significant ownership changes for Salt Lake radio stations. KSL Newsradio's Maria Shilaos tells us by the end of 1999, four companies controlled 40 percent of the market's radio stations.

Pt.5: The Consolidation of Radio & TV News Staffs

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