Utah business and economy

London Belle on Sept. 4, 2025. The Downtown’s Alliances Employee Assistance Fund raised $494,000 ...

Emma Riley, KSL TV

Assistance fund for employees impacted by Main St. fire hits goal; owners share what’s next

Nearly a month after fires closed four of Salt Lake’s most popular bars and restaurants, The Downtown’s Alliances Employee Assistance Fund raised $494,000 for the 160 employees who lost their jobs.

12 months ago

Utah has one of the largest gender wage gaps in the nation....

Alexandrea Bonilla and Diana Jones

Utah women face one of the largest gender wage gaps in the nation

Utah has one of the largest gender wage gaps in the nation. Women who work full-time, make 27% less than men, according to research.

12 months ago

Flames erupt from a garage next to Blatch's BBQ in Salt Lake City on Wednesday. The restaurant says...

Carter Williams, KSL.com

Popular Salt Lake restaurant closed after medical episode leads to fire

A highly acclaimed vegan restaurant nestled in Salt Lake City's Avenues neighborhood will remain closed after a fire on Wednesday.

12 months ago

A Spirit Airlines plane is pictured at Salt Lake City International Airport in Salt Lake City on Oc...

Carter Williams, KSL.com

Spirit Airlines to pull out of Salt Lake City amid bankruptcy restructuring plans

Spirit Airlines is pulling out of Salt Lake City International Airport and a handful of other destinations amid its bankruptcy restructuring plans, ending a 3½ year stay in Utah's capital city.

12 months ago

The Aug. 12 aftermath of a fire that destroyed four businesses on the 300 South block of Main Stree...

Carter Williams, KSL.com

Salt Lake City ponders $1M loans, more aid for Main Street businesses lost in fire

The city plans a disaster loan program with 0% interest for two years. It also wants to build a a temporary barrier for better pedestrian passage in the area.

12 months ago

Sheryl Rowling of Morningstar

The 4 rules for cash: How to manage your money the smart way

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12 months ago

The exterior of Corner Station Deli & Co-Op in Fairview, Sanpete County. It is one of 50 small rest...

Carter Williams, KSL.com

This central Utah deli received $50K grant to preserve its historic character

It's the only Utah recipient in the Backing Historic Small Restaurants program this year.

12 months ago

Associated Press

Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy protection again

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12 months ago

Traffic moves along I-15 in Draper on May 23. Experts say Utah drivers might avoid issues at the pu...

Carter Williams, KSL.com

Utah drivers may avoid rising gas prices this Labor Day, but delays are expected

U.S. gas prices are on the rise after flooding at an Indiana refinery, but it appears Utah drivers might avoid those increased costs at the pump this Labor Day weekend.

12 months ago

Mae Anderson, Associated Press

Duty-free no more: Parcels worth under $800 no longer qualify for a US tariff exemption

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12 months ago

ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer

Wall Street edges higher as the market awaits Nvidia’s quarterly report

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1 year ago

Elon Musk's X has reached a tentative settlement with former employees of the company then known as...

Associated Press

Musk’s X reaches tentative settlement with former Twitter workers in $500 million lawsuit

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1 year ago

The Wellington City Council is dealing with a budget shortfall of $400,000, but a proposed solution...

Simone Seikaly

Why a 225% tax increase proposal was tabled in Wellington City (for now)

After a so-called truth in taxation public hearing in the small town near Spanish Fork, Utah, the Wellington City Council decided to postpone the decision.

1 year ago

Work is performed on servers at Meta’s Eagle Mountain Data Center on Sept. 30, 2022. The world's ...

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com

World’s largest data center campus could be coming to central Utah

DELTA — The world’s largest data center campus may be coming to Utah, with a pair of companies planning to construct artificial intelligence-ready hubs in Millard County. The first domino fell when Orem-based Fibernet MercuryDelta LLC in May filed a request to rezone nearly 1,200 acres of property — located southeast of Delta — from […]