Business & Economy

Aerospace company Beta Technologies conducts a flight demonstration of its electric Alia aircraft a...
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
A screen grab of a promotional video displaying upcoming events at Eden Arts Festival. (Eden Arts F...
Heather Kelly

‘Think Sundance meets Coachella’: A new first-of-its-kind festival plans to take root in Utah

In addition to the public-facing festival, the Eden Arts festival envisions a youth institute focused on film, music, and Immersive AI technologies.
1 year ago
People line up outside of a Best Buy in West Jordan to get a Nintendo Switch 2 on June 4, 2025. (Na...
DAN RASCON

Gamers flock to Utah stores as Nintendo Switch 2 officially launches

The wait is finally over for gaming fans.  As of 10 p.m. on Wednesday, the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 is officially on sale — and it’s flying off the shelves.
1 year ago
hyrum dam...
Heather Kelly

Repairs on the Hyrum Dam will cost taxpayers almost $98 million

The cost to put in the new spillway is estimated at $115.9 million and is being paid up-front by the federal government.
1 year ago
A giant A and I are pictured, artificial intelligence...
Debbie Worthen, KSL TV

Artificial intelligence could radically reshape entry-level jobs in the near future

A leading AI expert said artificial intelligence could replace up to half of all entry-level jobs.
1 year ago
Gas prices in Davis County on Thursday, May 22, 2025. (Scott G Winterton, Deseret News)...
Adam Small

Utah gas prices staying lower than previous years despite start to summer travel season

Utah drivers are getting a reprieve this summer, as gas prices seem to be settling into more "normal" ranges.
1 year ago
FILE: Nursing student Tia Judd works in the simulation lab in the Marriott Health Building at Weber...
Mary Culbertson, KSL TV and Bryanna Willis, KSL NewsRadio

Nursing shortage in Utah worst in the country, says new data. Here’s why

The nursing shortage in Utah looks like this: only one nurse is available for about every 75 Utahns.
1 year ago
A rendering of the Deer Valley East Village development....
Britt Johnson

Development to bring both luxury and opportunity to the Jordanelle Area

It's called Deer Valley East Village, and it has a list of luxury accommodations.
1 year ago
Joann has long been a staple for crafters, leaving some to wonder where they'll go once the store c...
Jessica Lowell

Joann stores closing for good, leaving some crafters wondering where they’ll go

Joann had a boom during the pandemic and was a Fortune 1000 company for two years. So what happened?
1 year ago
Gov. Spencer Cox and U.S. Deputy Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling visited a West Jordan apprentices...
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com

How the White House is looking to Utah as an example of promoting trade jobs

Gov. Spencer Cox and U.S. Deputy Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling visited a West Jordan apprenticeship facility.
1 year ago
The Department of Workforce Services says summer jobs are a great way for Utah teens to gain exper...
Simone Seikaly

Summer jobs are opening up for teens as school ends

The Utah Department of Workforce Services shares the hottest summer jobs in the state this year.
1 year ago
Associated Press

Under of a cloud of tariffs, Walmart is the latest retailer to announce price hikes

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1 year ago
People looking to sell their scrap copper are having to accept widely different prices than what th...
Bryanna Willis

Copper prices become unexpected due to tariffs

People looking to sell their scrap copper are having to accept widely different prices than what they expect due to tariffs.
1 year ago
Delta center construction...
Don Brinkerhoff

How the Delta Center overhaul is impacting nearby business

Construction in and around the Delta Center is negatively affecting nearby businesses. Take The Break Sports Grill, for example, just across the street.
1 year ago
Utah State University in Logan is pictured on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. USU students will soon have th...
Adam Small

USU students launch new AI app that tracks tariffs

The Tarifflo app helps users stay up-to-date with executive orders and tariffs on many types of products.
1 year ago
90-day pause on tariffs...
JAMEY KEATEN, DAVID McHUGH, ELAINE KURTENBACH and KEN MORITSUGU Associated Press

US and China take a step back from sky-high tariffs and agree to pause for 90 days for more talks

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1 year ago
Splash Summit in Provo, Utah. (Istvan Bartos, KSL TV)...
DANIEL WOODRUFF

Provo waterpark owners face pushback from neighbors over expansion plans

The owners of a longtime Provo waterpark are touting a plan for expansion as neighbors push back against it.
1 year ago
UK Trade deal reached...
Associated Press

Trump keeps 10% tariffs on UK but cuts taxes on British autos, steel and aluminum with trade deal

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1 year ago
The unique political and religious culture of Utah helped the state earn the top spot in U.S. News ...
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com

Why US News ranks Utah as the best state for the 3rd consecutive year

Utah's unique political and religious culture helped the state earn the top spot in U.S. News and World Report's annual best states index for the third year in a row.
1 year ago
In 2023, Utah women’s participation in the workforce was 63.7 percent, more than 3%  higher than...
Diana Jones and Allessandra Gurr

New study shows more women are in Utah’s workforce than ever before

In 2023, Utah women’s participation in the workforce was 63.7%, more than 3% higher than it was in 2018, according to a recent study. 
1 year ago
ai chatbox on iphone screen in utah...
Bryanna Willis

Based on March job postings, Utah employers want workers with AI skills

Utah and Salt Lake County ranked among the top 20 states where employers are posting jobs that require AI skills.
1 year ago
crumbl cookies...
Carlysle Price

Utah-based Crumbl sued by Warner Music Group for copyright infringements in advertising

Utah-based dessert company Crumbl, LLC is being sued by major music labels after they said the company used copyrighted songs in its advertising for years.
1 year ago
SUN bucks program...
Allessandra Harris Gurr

New SUN Bucks program helps feed Utah kids during summer

The new SUN Bucks program will help keep students fed during the summer months.
1 year ago
In this photo illustration, the app of the Chinese-owned company Temu is displayed on a smartphone ...
Dave Noriega

Noriega: Temu is cutting off their nose to spite their face

Temu, at least in some cases, is listing the tariff/import charges associated with certain products as a customer checks out.
1 year ago