Business & Economy
DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer
Starbucks looks to protein drinks and other new products to turn around lagging US sales
On Tuesday, Starbucks said it is confident in new products and improved store operations as it works to boost lagging sales.1 year ago
Verl Johansen and Amie Schaeffer
Study finds Utah Lake gives significant contributions to Utah County economy
New data shows the significant boost to the economy Utah County gets from Utah Lake tourism.1 year ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com
Delta’s AI pricing prompting consumer protection bill from Utah lawmaker
Delta’s plan to use AI pricing to individually set 20% of airfare tickets by year’s end has sparked bipartisan criticism over fears of price discrimination based on personal data.1 year ago
JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer
Beef prices have soared in the US — and not just during grilling season
Beef prices have been steadily rising over the past 20 years because the supply of cattle remains tight while beef remains popular. That's not likely to change.1 year ago
Becky Bruce
Utah economy shows strength, stability with latest jobless numbers
The Utah economy continues to outperform the national average, with the state's unemployment rate holding steady at 3.2 percent1 year ago
Adam Small and Simone Seikaly
Utah and the west seeing a spike in job openings for pharmacists
Current pharmacists say declining interest in their field can be linked to many issues, including higher tuition and tumult in the pharmacy industry.1 year ago
Lisa Riley Roche
‘Sky’s the limit:’ Winter sports organizations in Utah to prep for Olympics
For Kelly Skinner, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee vice president for high performance, the clock is already ticking on making sure Utah is ready to host a second Winter Games, even though that’s not until 2034.1 year ago
Brian Carlson, KSL TV
Governor responds to Salt Lake City’s request for more funding to fix homeless crisis
During his monthly press conference, Gov. Cox commended Mayor Erin Mendenhall for the work Salt Lake City has done in the last six months to address homelessness.1 year ago
Brian Champagne
Why you can’t get your hands on a stickshift this year
It's National Stickshift Day. But right now there are even fewer cars on the market that have a manual transmission—only 25 models this year versus 32 last year. What's killing the manuals?1 year ago
ANNE D'INNOCENZIO, AP Retail Writer
Amazon extends Prime Day discounts to 4 days
Amazon launched Prime Day in 2015 and expanded it to two days in 2019. The company said this year's longer version would have deals dropping as often as every 5 minutes during certain periods.1 year ago
Dee-Ann Durbin, AP Business Writer
Del Monte, the 139-year-old canned fruits and vegetables company, seeks bankruptcy protection
Sales of Del Monte canned fruits and vegetables have reportedly slid as U.S. consumers seek out healthier and cheaper options.1 year ago
Heather Peterson
Prices at the pump: What will it cost to fill your tank this Fourth of July?
Many Utah drivers will hit the road and travel this holiday weekend. Will gas prices affect your trip?1 year ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
‘It’s like COVID’: Sugar House businesses feel construction sting once again this summer
Some businesses have closed, and some have relocated since construction began. SugarHouse Barbeque Company was among those last year.1 year ago
Garna Mejia, Anchor/Reporter, KSL TV
Nearly $1 billion light rail project proposed to connect Draper and Lehi
The proposed 10-mile transit system would connect southern Salt Lake County to northern Utah County and include a future stop at The Point, the large development planned at the former state prison site.1 year ago
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News
How geothermal energy may help The Point development
The Utah Office of Energy Development is poised to study the potential of drilling a pump station to access geothermal energy at The Point.1 year ago
Tammy Kikuchi
World’s largest data center could be built in Millard County
The Millard County Commission recently approved a zoning change for a data center campus outside of Delta, Utah.1 year ago
MORGAN LEE Associated Press
Governors of Western states give mixed reactions to proposed federal land sell-off
A budget proposal from Utah Republican Sen. Mike Lee would mandate the sale of more than 2 million acres of federal land to state or other entities.1 year ago
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com
Historic 25th Street building is resurrected at site of previously faulty structure
OGDEN — The shell of a five-story building that was demolished before its completion last year is once again taking shape. It will replace the Historic 25th Street structure torn down after builders used faulty materials. The developer of the new Union Walk apartment building at 144 25th Street, which will contain 55 units, isn’t […]1 year ago
Britt Johnson
Scammers are cashing in on tariff confusion
The Better Business Bureau says bad actors are counting on consumers being confused about tariffs.1 year ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
2024 was a ‘banner year’ for downtown’s Eccles Theater. Here’s how much money it made
Last year was a smashing success for Eccles Theater, from its Broadway lineup down to its end-of-year finances.1 year ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
‘Yellowstone’ spinoff among new productions set to film in Utah
"Y: Marshals" received funding from the Rural Utah Film Incentive program, bringing the production back to Summit County, where "Yellowstone" began.1 year ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Chick-fil-A begins test of spicy new item in Salt Lake City market
Chick-fil-A's jalapeno ranch club chicken sandwich hit Salt Lake City area stores on Monday and remains through July 19.1 year ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com
Beta Technologies completes first passenger flight of all-electric aircraft coming to Utah
Beta Technologies landed a passenger-filled prototype last week at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City.1 year ago
