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Hearing loss and tinnitus: A hidden threat to physical wellness

Hearing loss and tinnitus: A hidden threat to physical wellness

Hearing and Brain Centers of America  |  Posted April 10 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

One critical component of health is often overlooked: hearing.
US and Iran prepare for ceasefire talks as Netanyahu authorizes negotiations with Lebanon

US and Iran prepare for ceasefire talks as Netanyahu authorizes negotiations with Lebanon

Jon Gambrell and Sam Mednick, Associated Press  |  Posted April 10 - 7:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Negotiators from Iran and the U.S. are preparing for high-level talks amid a shaky ceasefire. Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire, and Tehran maintains control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Salt Lake City looks to rename Cesar Chavez Boulevard after one of his accusers

Salt Lake City looks to rename Cesar Chavez Boulevard after one of his accusers

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted April 10 - 7:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City leaders are zeroing in on a new name for 500 South, which has been designated as Cesar Chavez Boulevard since 2002.
Why young men will no longer be self-registering for military draft

Why young men will no longer be self-registering for military draft

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted April 10 - 6:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

For decades, young men living in Utah and across the country have registered for the Selective Service by going online or mailing in selective service cards. Now they don't have to.
Utah Mammoth clinch first ever postseason berth with win over Predators, Sharks loss

Utah Mammoth clinch first ever postseason berth with win over Predators, Sharks loss

Cole Bagley, KSL  |  Posted April 9 - 10:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are coming to John Stockton Drive as the Utah Mammoth clinched their first ever playoff berth by beating the Nashville Predators and San Jose subsequently losing to Anaheim.
Teen who survived dirt bike crash underscores need for pediatric care close to home

Teen who survived dirt bike crash underscores need for pediatric care close to home

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted April 9 - 10:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Having such quick access to lifesaving pediatric care like offered at Primary Children's in Lehi can make all the difference. The Braithwaite family is an example of how it literally saved their son.
3 Southern California men arrested in $1M California Lego heist

3 Southern California men arrested in $1M California Lego heist

Dean Fioresi, KCBS via CNN  |  Updated April 9 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three Southern California men were arrested for their alleged part in a $1 million Lego heist in the Inland Empire, according to authorities.
Salt Lake City is ready to add more foothill trails nearly 5 years after pause

Salt Lake City is ready to add more foothill trails nearly 5 years after pause

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 9 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's capital city is finally ready to move forward with an expansion of its popular foothills trails following a nearly five-year snag in the program.
Convicted Utah luxury car dealer faces new charges

Convicted Utah luxury car dealer faces new charges

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 9 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A car dealer who purchases luxury vehicles but has been accused of defrauding on payments and not delivering titles is facing new allegations.
Artemis II astronauts describe their lunar voyage as surreal and profound ahead of Earth return

Artemis II astronauts describe their lunar voyage as surreal and profound ahead of Earth return

Marcia Dunn, Associated Press  |  Updated April 9 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Artemis II astronauts are tidying up their lunar cruiser for Friday's "fireball" return to Earth, while reflecting on their historic journey around the moon, calling it surreal and profound.
Couple who accused each other for man's death both charged with murder

Couple who accused each other for man's death both charged with murder

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 9 - 7:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman and her boyfriend were both charged with murder on Thursday and accused of killing the woman's husband.
Salt Lake County's other airport is set to expand with new operator

Salt Lake County's other airport is set to expand with new operator

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 9 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake County's other airport is poised to receive a major makeover with the help of a private aviation company that already has a growing presence in the state.
Utah CEO called to caddy for Sir Nick Faldo at The Masters Par 3 Contest

Utah CEO called to caddy for Sir Nick Faldo at The Masters Par 3 Contest

Tee Box  |  Posted April 9 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah-headquartered Tee Box Founder and CEO Preston Unck was given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: to caddy for six-time major champion Sir Nick Faldo during the iconic Par 3 Contest at The Masters,
US Postal Service seeks to hike stamp prices to 82 cents

US Postal Service seeks to hike stamp prices to 82 cents

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Updated April 9 - 6:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

The cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service said on Thursday ​it wants to raise the price of first-class mail stamps to 82 cents from 78 cents effective July 12.
Switchpoint breaks ground on new Salt Lake City housing as demand continues to grow

Switchpoint breaks ground on new Salt Lake City housing as demand continues to grow

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted April 9 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Construction for a new Salt Lake City housing project was officially underway Thursday.
Erika Kirk retains Florida attorney to represent her in husband's Utah murder case

Erika Kirk retains Florida attorney to represent her in husband's Utah murder case

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated April 9 - 5:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

The widow of Charlie Kirk has retained the services of a Florida attorney who has celebrity clients to be her victim's representative in the capital murder case of Tyler Robinson.
Ex-judge pleads guilty to 3 felony charges in sexual misconduct case

Ex-judge pleads guilty to 3 felony charges in sexual misconduct case

Tim Vandenack and Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated April 9 - 5:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former Utah judge pleaded guilty to three felony charges, one for sexually enticing a minor, and five other charges have been dropped as part of a plea deal.
 1 killed in southern Utah crash

1 killed in southern Utah crash

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted April 9 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man died after a crash in southern Utah on Thursday morning, police announced.
Why Salt Lake City wants to indefinitely close these 2 road sections

Why Salt Lake City wants to indefinitely close these 2 road sections

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 9 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's capital city is considering measures to indefinitely close sections of two roads to combat environmental and noise issues on the west side.
Who's winning the money race in Utah's 4 new congressional seats?

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Who's winning the money race in Utah's 4 new congressional seats?

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted April 9 - 4:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Congressional candidates fight competitive primaries with new electoral boundaries.
A Buffalo-area man ends his fight to reclaim Albert, his 12-foot alligator seized in 2024

A Buffalo-area man ends his fight to reclaim Albert, his 12-foot alligator seized in 2024

Associated Press  |  Updated April 9 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

An upstate New York man who had his alligator seized after sharing a home for more than three decades has given up his court fight to get back the reptile he affectionately named Albert.
Weber State Day of Giving returns to support students and staff

Weber State Day of Giving returns to support students and staff

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted April 9 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Weber State University is hosting its second annual Day of Giving, a 24-hour fundraising event aimed at supporting students and staff across campus.
Have You Seen This? Canadians reminded that poor goaltending is not a reason to call 911

Have You Seen This? Canadians reminded that poor goaltending is not a reason to call 911

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 9 - 3:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Mammoth defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 in a thrilling overtime game on Tuesday, prompting at least one Canadian fan to call 911 to help the team.
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