Business & Economy

Water begins to flow at Point of the Mountain in Draper as the Central Utah Water Conservancy Distr...
Tammy Kikuchi

Executive Director shares more details on Point of the Mountain development

We're learning more about the long-awaited development plans at the former prison site at the Point of the Mountain.
2 years ago
Construction along 2100 South in Sugar House. Construction will pause for the holidays. (KSL TV)...
Dan Rascon, KSLTV.com

Sugar House businesses celebrate construction halt for the holidays

Construction has halted for the holidays in Sugar House, offering many surrounding businesses a moment of relief.
2 years ago
The Utah Department of Workforce Services is trying to make it more difficult for people who hack i...
Tammy Kikuchi

Laid off during the holidays? Here are tips to stay afloat

The Utah Department of workforce services gives tips if you are laid off during the holidays.
2 years ago
Some are struggling to afford holiday shopping at all. (Canva)...
Adam Small

Struggling to afford holiday gifts? A Utah financial expert has some tips

Cyber Monday has arrived. But some are still struggling to afford holiday shopping at all. A certified financial planner shares his tips.
2 years ago
A product recall was issued for multiple brands of mixed vegetable bags after an E. coli outbreak w...
Mary Culbertson, ksl tv

Mixed vegetable medley bags recalled after E. coli outbreak linked to carrots

A product recall was issued for multiple brands of mixed vegetable bags after an E. coli outbreak was linked to carrots.
2 years ago
Grocery shoppers shop at the new City Creek Harmons store in downtown Salt Lake City Wednesday, Feb...
Lisa Riley Rohe, DESERET NEWS

Should Utah grocery stores charge restaurant taxes on some food purchases? Why a state senator says yes

Utah state Sen. Lincoln Fillmore wants to refine where and when restaurant tax is charged.
2 years ago
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Bryanna Willis, Reporter

A recent scam targets business professionals says DOPL

A recent scam is targeting professionals with a business license where the scammers claim the targets must pay a fine or lose their license.
2 years ago
Eric Cabrera and Josuee Sanchez

Many Utahns view Black Friday as a tradition

Many Utahns refer to Black Friday as a tradition, whether they're working behind cash registers or braving the crowds as customers. 
2 years ago
small business saturday loans for Small businesses pandemic...
Allessandra Harris Gurr

Small business applications are booming in Utah

Following the national boom in small businesses, small business applications grew nearly 9% in Utah last year.
2 years ago
Taylor Swift performs as part of the "Eras Tour" at the Tokyo Dome, on Feb. 7, 2024, in Tokyo....
Don Brinkerhoff

A new release from Taylor Swift brings back lines for Black Friday

A new book and physical album release from Taylor Swift has brought back lines this Black Friday with hundreds of Swifties waiting in line at Target.
2 years ago
economic footprint undocumented workers...
Alexandrea Bonilla

Undocumented immigrants have a substantial economic footprint in the US and Utah

The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy showed that undocumented immigrants working in the US have a big impact on the economy.
2 years ago
People walk past vendor booths at Craft Lake City, an annual DIY festival the second weekend in Aug...
Allessandra Harris Gurr

14 warnings issued to illegal food vendors over the weekend

SALT LAKE CITY— Police and health officials are cracking down on illegal food vendors in Salt Lake City. The Salt Lake City Police Department and Salt Lake County Health Department issued over a dozen warnings to illegal vendors outside the Delta Center on Sunday. Yaier Javid, public information officer with the SLCPD, said their main […]
2 years ago
Traffic moves along on I-215 in Salt Lake City on Tuesday. Utah's average gas price slipped below t...
Carter Wliliams, KSL.com

Utah’s average gas price slips below national average as Thanksgiving travel picks up

Gas prices have fallen in Utah, giving drivers something to be thankful for just in time for one of the busiest travel weeks of the year.
2 years ago
Heather Kelly and Simone Seikaly

Expert recommends thinking twice when considering a deferred interest credit card

You have a deferred interest credit card if you agreed to accruing no interest if the full amount is paid within a certain period of time.
2 years ago
The Allegiant counter is pictured at the Provo Airport in Provo on Friday, April 12, 2024. (Jeffrey...
Eric Cabrera

Allegiant pilots picket outside Provo Airport

The Allegiant pilots want better wages and benefits, and if they don't reach a deal with the airline soon, they'll go on strike.
2 years ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr

Compared to other generations, millennials say happiness comes at a higher cost

A majority of Americans believe money can buy happiness, but Millennials think the price tag is much higher than that for other generations.
2 years ago
Pudding shop Parfé Diem located in Sugar House...
Bryanna Willis & Devin Oldroyd

Parfé Diem, local Black-owned business wins $25,000 grant

SALT LAKE CITY — Parfé Diem, a local Black-owned business won a $25,000 grant from Daymond John’s fifth annual Black Entrepreneurs Day livestream. According to Rosen Media Group, the event is held to inspire, educate and provide direct financial support to Black-owned businesses. It has given more than $1 million to businesses since 2020. Parfé […]
2 years ago
utah capitol building...
VERL JOHANSEN, KSL NEWSRADIO

‘Utah Rising’ group working to make Utah’s economy best in the nation

The Salt Lake Chamber’s new private sector group Utah Rising is trying to turn Utah’s economy into the best in the US.
2 years ago
Emma Keddington

LISTEN: Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy

Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. ABC News' Alex Stone joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to talk about the situation.
2 years ago
Smog settles over the Salt Lake Valley during an inversion on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022....
Mariah Maynes

Utah air pollution could impact 2034 Winter Olympics, USU professor warns

A Utah State University professor warned that if signifigant improvements aren't made, Utah air pollution could impact the 2034 Olympics.
2 years ago
cache county council meeting about increased property tax...
Britt Johnson and Sam Herrera

Residents speak out about proposed Cache County property tax increase

The Cache County Council is proposing a 20% property tax increase to help the county keep up with rising costs.
2 years ago
New homes in the Cold Spring Ranch community are pictured in Lehi on March 28. Utah home prices are...
Allessandra Harris Gurr

Home insurance premiums rising sharply in Utah’s counties

Median home insurance premiums have been rising nationwide, hitting some of Utah's counties harder than most.
2 years ago
A hand holds a red credit card next to a silver laptop with black keys....
Don Brinkerhoff

How to avoid a scam while shopping online this holiday season

When holiday shopping, be ready to take some extra time and check the reviews because there's a new scam running through the country.
2 years ago
gift bags...
Diana Jones and Heather McShane

Gift shopping stressing you out? Here are some budgeting tips

With the holiday season just around the corner, some people are more in need of a budget than ever.
2 years ago