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Police officer hiring in US increases in 2023 after years of decline, survey shows
Claudia Lauer, Associated Press | Posted April 28 - 8:20 p.m. | Save Story
U.S. police departments have reported a year-over-year increase in sworn officers for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic and the police killing of George Floyd.
St. George ranks in Top 10 cleanest metro areas in American Lung Association report
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted April 28 - 7:48 p.m. | Save Story
As many as 131.2 million people in the U.S. live where the air quality gets failing grades due to too-high levels of ozone or particle pollution. And it's a problem that's been getting worse.
Head-on collision critically injures driver, closes US 6
Roy Burton, KSL.com | Posted April 28 - 7:37 p.m. | Save Story
A head-on collision on U.S. 6 east of Thistle has sent one person to the hospital with critical injuries and closed the road in both directions, causing delays.
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Utah woman lost 100 pounds in 1 year: Here's how
Health Utah | Posted April 28 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
When Angie showed up at Health Utah, she was struggling with fibromyalgia, extreme fatigue, insulin resistance, depression, systemic inflammation and metabolic syndrome.
1 dead in car crash in Benjamin
Sicily Stanton, KSL.com | Posted April 28 - 6:58 p.m. | Save Story
A 25-year-old driver died Sunday after veering off an overpass and being ejected from the vehicle.
Study examines regular use of low-dose aspirin to improve colorectal cancer survival
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted April 28 - 6:34 p.m. | Save Story
Taking a low-dose daily aspirin long-term may reduce the risk of developing or dying from colorectal cancer by revving the body's immune response to cancer cells, according to a new study.
Report finds comprehensive approach may improve suicide prevention on college campuses
Sky Mundell, KSL.com | Posted April 28 - 5:32 p.m. | Save Story
A new report indicates substantial improvements in the mental health of students at colleges that participate in a comprehensive approach to mental health issues.
Tornadoes kill 4 in Oklahoma, leaving trail of destruction and thousands without power
Ken Miller, Associated Press | Posted April 28 - 4:48 p.m. | Save Story
Oklahoma's governor says tornadoes that tore through Oklahoma and flattened buildings in one rural town have killed at least four people.
Will the Winter Olympics be rotated between Salt Lake City and other permanent locations?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted April 28 - 4:05 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's bid to host the 2034 Winter Games is seen as a "role model" for other bidders by Olympic officials, but a decision on permanent locations may be a decade — or more — away.
GOP delegates snub most State School Board incumbents; chairman eliminated from primary
Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News | Posted April 28 - 2:54 p.m. | Save Story
Delegates to the Utah Republican Party nominating convention snubbed several incumbents on the state school board Saturday. None of them garnered majority votes in their respective races.
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For the first time in 15 years, a Utah singer has made the 'American Idol' top 10
Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News | Posted April 28 - 2:28 p.m. | Save Story
While Utah singers have had a strong presence on 'Idol' in recent years, very few have made it as far as Kaibrienne Richins, a 20-year-old from the small town of Henefer.
Elon Musk's X announces smart TV app on the way
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted April 28 - 2:19 p.m. | Save Story
Linda Yaccarino, former NBC TV executive and CEO of X, shared a Tuesday tweet previewing a smart TV app that will launch on the social media platform, a move that aligns with owner Elon Musk's oft-stated plans to make X an "everything platform."
Vernal police officer shot, flown to hospital
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com | Updated April 28 - 1:14 p.m. | Save Story
A Vernal police officer was shot multiple times late Saturday but was able to drive himself to a hospital before being airlifted to a Wasatch Front hospital.
World Central Kitchen to resume Gaza aid after worker deaths in Israeli strike
Reuters | Posted April 28 - 1:12 p.m. | Save Story
World Central Kitchen said it would resume operations in the Gaza Strip on Monday, a month after seven workers of the U.S.-based charity were killed in an Israeli air strike.
Project to rehabilitate Capitol Reef's Scenic Drive set to begin
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 28 - 12:24 p.m. | Save Story
A project to repair and enhance aging roads and parking lots at Capitol Reef National Park will begin on Monday, creating some impacts to visiting the park this year.
Biden jabs Trump in election-year roast at correspondents' dinner
Jarrett Renshaw, Reuters | Updated April 28 - 11:37 a.m. | Save Story
President Joe Biden delivered an election-year roast on Saturday night at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner as protesters outside criticized his support for Israel's war against Hamas.
What's coming to Disney+ and coming and going on Hulu in May
Matt Brooks, KSL.com | Posted April 28 - 11:07 a.m. | Save Story
Here's a look at the movies and shows coming to Disney+ and Hulu next month.
Simple ways to fight back against rising insurance costs
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted April 28 - 10:32 a.m. | Save Story
It's one of the most painful parts of inflation right now — rising insurance costs.
College students, inmates and a nun: A unique book club meets at one of the nation's largest jails
Sophia Tareen, Associated Press | Posted April 28 - 9:26 a.m. | Save Story
A unique book club at one of the nation's largest jails brings together college students and inmates. The student-led volunteer effort started years ago as an offshoot of a DePaul University program offering college credit classes at the jail for students and detainees.
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