Business & Economy

Biotech lab...
Jacob Freeman

An inside look at one of Utah’s booming industries: Biotech

Utahns are used to hearing about Silicon Slopes, but another type of tech industry is making big waves in Utah's economy as well.
42 minutes ago
The Ford company logo is seen, Oct. 24, 2021, on a sign at a Ford dealership in southeast Denver....
Associated Press

Ford recalls more than 270,000 Broncos and Mavericks due to loss of power problem

Ford is recalling 272,827 Broncos and Mavericks due to a power problem that can cause vehicles to stop unexpectedly or fail to start.
11 hours ago
Signage is seen at the CNN Center in Atlanta on April 21, 2022....
David Bauder, Associated Press

CNN is announcing layoffs as part of a further shift to digital business

CNN expects to lay off about 200 people as part of a restructuring that pivots the news organization toward a more digitally oriented future.
1 day ago
A "For Rent" sign is attached to a fence at a home in West Valley City on Monday, July 10, 2023. Re...
Allessandra Harris Gurr

Salt Lake City ranked one of the most affordable metros for renters

Rent is "affordable" if it makes up less than 30% of the renter's income, according to Redfin.
2 days ago
Holiday travelers collect their baggage at the Salt Lake City International Airport, on Wednesday N...
Simone Seikaly

Salt Lake City International Airport breaks passenger record

New airlines and Utah's economy are credited with another record-setting number of passengers at Salt Lake City International Airport in 2024.
2 days ago
House Democratic Leader Angela Romero speaks as members of the Utah House Democratic Caucus talk ab...
Simone Seikaly

Institutional investors may be restricted from buying Utah homes

HB149, as currently written, would "restrict an institutional investor's ability to purchase single-family homes in Utah."
2 days ago
Sen. Nate Blouin, D-Salt Lake City, talks to members of the media during the first day of the 2025 ...
Adam Small

Utah lawmakers will again consider dropping the state portion of food tax

Bill sponsor Sen. Nate Blouin said that unlike previous attempts to repeal the Utah food tax, SB122 isn't tied to other legislation.
3 days ago
The TikTok app logo is shown on an iPhone on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley La...
ALEXANDREA BONILLA, RANDALL JEPPESEN AND DIANA JONES

Utah congressman reacts to Supreme Court choosing to uphold the TikTok ban

Representative Blake Moore is grateful that the Supreme Court chose to uphold the TikTok ban. And said it prevents China from spying on the US in more ways than one.
6 days ago
Park City Mountain ski patrolers strike at Park City Mountain Canyons Village as a cabriolet rider ...
Mary Culbertson, KSLTV.com

Vail Resorts offer 50% credit to those who skied during Park City patrol strike — but not in cash

Vail Resorts said all guests who skied or snowboarded with a pass or lift ticket during the patrol strike would be offered 50% credits for each day they skied.
8 days ago
FILE: Smith's Ballpark in Salt Lake City is pictured on Sept. 20, 2024. Salt Lake City is beginning...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

How will Smith’s Ballpark be used before it’s redeveloped?

The Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency will soon send a formal request for proposal for "interim activation" of the Smith's ballpark site.
9 days ago
Review your finances...
Diana Jones

Now is a great time to review your finances

With the new year and tax season right around the corner, now is a great time to review your finances. Here's some advice from a financial planner.
9 days ago
FILE: Downtown Salt Lake City is seen on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024....
Adam Small

Economic report names Salt Lake City, Ogden among best performing cities in America

Two of Utah's cities have been named among best preforming cities in the country.
9 days ago
SEC sues Elon Musk, saying he didn't disclose Twitter ownership on time before buying it....
Associated Press

SEC sues Elon Musk, saying he didn’t disclose Twitter ownership on time before buying it

The SEC said Musk didn't disclose his Twitter stock ownership in a timely manner, allowing him to underpay for Twitter shares.
10 days ago
Icons for the smartphone apps Xiaohongshu and TikTok are seen on a smartphone screen in Beijing, Tu...
ZEN SOO, ASSOCIATED PRESS

US TikTok users flock to Chinese app Xiaohongshu in protest with TikTok ban looming

As the threat of a TikTok ban looms, U.S. TikTok users are flocking to the Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu.
10 days ago
A man carries a Free TikTok sign in front of the courthouse where the hush-money trial of Donald Tr...
Diana Jones

Dave & Dujanovic: What happens if Tik Tok is banned?

TikTok is set to be banned on Jan. 19. SCOTUS will hear arguments Friday from TikTok and its China-based owner ByteDance.
15 days ago
Homes stand in North Salt Lake on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. )...
Lisa Riley Roche

Just how hot is Salt Lake’s housing market?

Zillow analyzed forecasted home value growth, as well as housing construction and home ownership to create this ranking.
15 days ago
The front of the Lucky 5 restaurant in Spanish Fork, Utah....
Michael Houck

Lucky 5 reopens after fire temporary closes restaurant, owner thanks firefighters for quick response

Lucky 5, a Chinese restaurant in Spanish Fork, has reopened Thursday after a fire caused the business to close for a week.
15 days ago
Credit cards as seen July 1, 2021, in Orlando, Fla....
Josuee Sanchez

1 in 4 Americans don’t use their credit card rewards, according to survey

According to a new survey by Bankrate, nearly a quarter of adults didn't redeem their credit card rewards in the past year.
17 days ago
City, airport and construction officials gather at Ogden Hinckley airport to brake ground for a new...
Daniel Woodruff, KSL TV

Ogden Airport kicks off $4.4 million expansion project

The Ogden-Hinckley Airport expansion project will cost $4.4 million, most of which comes from federal funds.
18 days ago
IDS crews deicing an aircraft at Salt Lake City International Airport....
Candy Zillale

Salt Lake City International Airport ranks high for on-time arrivals, departures

Salt Lake City International Airport ranked number four in the world and number one in North America for on-time departures and on-time arrivals.
21 days ago
cash and credit card in a wallet...
Heather Kelly

Be realistic with your New Year’s spending goals, expert says

Americans are hoping to reign in their spending this new year, according to a WalletHub survey.
22 days ago
Christmas trees...
Jessica Lowell

Here’s what happens to some of the trees not sold by Christmas

If the lot isn't empty at Jensen's Family Christmas Trees in Payson, someone might buy the extras for shooting practice. Or bird nesting.
29 days ago
FILE - A holiday shopper looks at handbags at Macy's department store on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in ...
Associated Press

Holiday shoppers increased spending by 3.8% despite higher prices

This information came from Mastercard SpendingPulse, which tracks many types of payments including cash and debit cards.
29 days ago
Riverdale Mayor Braden Mitchell and Santa Clause at the announcement on Monday of a planned opening...
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com

‘We’re super excited’: Trader Joe’s to open store in Riverdale

Weber County economic boosters won over Kaysville when they caught the attention of Trader Joe's, a California-based grocery store chain.
1 month ago