Business & Economy
Michelle Chapman, AP Business Writer
Southwest Airlines ditching free checked bags
Southwest did not outline the fee schedule but said the new policy would start with flights booked on May 28.1 year ago
Adam Small
Utah manufacturer worried about effect of steel tariff on local business
A Utah steel manufacturer said he's worried he could lose customers once the United States imposes a 25% aluminum and steel tariff on Canada.1 year ago
Associated Press
Trump doubles planned tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50% as trade war intensifies
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday a plan to double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, raising them from 25% to 50%, intensifying relations.1 year ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
Air taxi demonstrations being held across Utah this week
The people behind air taxi demonstrations this week in Utah want residents to get comfortable with the reality of electric planes.1 year ago
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News
Little Cottonwood Canyon area homeowners sue UDOT over gondola project
A homeowner's association claims UDOT’s plan to use land it owns to access a parking garage and gondola base station violates their property rights.1 year ago
Stan Choe, AP Business Writer
Stock sell-off worsens as Wall Street wonders how much pain Trump will accept for the economy
The losses follow the worst week for U.S. stocks since September on concerns that on-and-off-again tariffs will either hurt the economy or create uncertainty.1 year ago
Britt Johnson
New research shows gender pay gap slowly shrinking in US, what about Utah?
The gender pay gap is slowly narrowing nationally, according to recent data from the Pew Research Center. However, Utah still has a lot more work to do.1 year ago
Anne D'Innocenzio, AP Business Writer
Toys are expected to cost more by fall due to new US tariffs on imports from China
The Toy Association notes that nearly 80% of the toys sold in the U.S. are sourced from China.1 year ago
Josuee Sanchez
Financial grooming led to high financial loss in 2024, report finds
With financial grooming, scammers build a relationship with victims and over time start to ask for money when they have gained their trust.1 year ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Utah leaders look to offer $3.5M ahead of Sundance’s anticipated decision
The state's proposed final budget includes $3.5 million for the Sundance Film Festival in the 2026 fiscal year.1 year ago
Sam Herrera
Tariffs will raise prices for Americans but total impact is hard to predict
Americans will start seeing higher prices on a number of goods after tariffs on Mexico and Canada went into effect on Tuesday.1 year ago
JOSH BOAK, PAUL WISEMAN and ROB GILLIES Associated Press
US tariffs on Canada and Mexico take effect; China, Canada and Mexico retaliate
President Donald Trump’s long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico went into effect Tuesday, putting global markets on edge and setting up costly retaliations by the United States’ North American allies.1 year ago
Associated Press
Thousands report outage affecting Microsoft services like Outlook
Thousands of Microsoft 365 customers reported having issues with services like Outlook on Saturday. Related: Microsoft users worldwide report widespread outages affecting banks, airlines and broadcasters In a series of posts on the social platform X, the company said it was investigating the issue, which affected various Microsoft 365 services. We’re investigating an issue in […]1 year ago
Bryanna Willis
Two bills seek to increase circulation of gold in Utah
Gold in Utah could see more distribution statewide if two bills pass this legislative session.1 year ago
Sam Herrera
Workers impacted by federal layoffs have resources, Utah Department of Workforce Services says
Federal layoffs have impacted thousands in the U.S. this year and more are expected.1 year ago
Brian Carlson, KSL TV
Utah Hockey fans scoring big for downtown businesses
Utah Hockey Club fans are now outpacing Utah Jazz fans for eating out on game nights.1 year ago
ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer
Fabric and craft retailer Joann to go out of business and close all of its stores
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann Inc. is going out of business and shuttering all its stores.1 year ago
Britt Johnson
Could alternative eggs bring relief to high chicken egg prices?
Alternative eggs would not be a viable solution for the cost of chicken eggs according to Utah farmer.1 year ago
Alexa St. John & Isabella O'Malley, Associated Press
Trump is trying to halt the EV charger buildout. Experts say it’s not that easy
DETROIT (AP) — Experts are questioning President Donald Trump’s latest effort to slow the electric vehicle charging buildout in the U.S. Learn more about EV charging in Utah: In a letter Thursday night, the Trump administration directed states to stop spending money for EV charging infrastructure, funds they were allocated under former President Joe Biden. […]1 year ago
Michelle Lee
Worried about the future of Social Security? Here’s how experts say you can plan ahead
The future of Social Security seems to be a blur. Here are some tips that can help you be prepared.1 year ago
Adam Small
Proposed bill would change how schools get property tax money
A bill that looks to change how schools get property tax dollars has cleared yet another Legislative hurdle.1 year ago
Heather Peterson
Federal employee layoffs likely to impact Utah’s national parks
Multiple groups are saying the federal employee layoffs are likely to have impacts on Utah, especially in the state's national parks.1 year ago
Michelle Lee
Selling your home? Here’s what you can do to prepare
Are you thinking of selling your home in the spring or summer? Here are some tips on how you can best prepare it for the market.1 year ago
