Business & Economy
Emily Walker, Deseret News
Renewable energy is growing in Utah, but not without obstacles
While touring the Solv Energy solar site in Tooele County recently, Rep. Celeste Maloy, R-Utah, described the competing realities of renewable energy: the American public's desire for it, and the lack of support in Congress.19 days ago
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News
‘Super El Niño’ is coming. What does that mean for Utah ski resorts?
Weather forecasters are looking ahead as the odds of a strong to historic El Niño are growing. Some are already dubbing it a "Super El Niño."19 days ago
Stan Choe, AP Business Writer
US stocks rise to finish a wild July as Amazon soars, Apple sinks and inflation worries worsen
U.S. stocks rose Friday to finish a wildJuly for Wall Street as Amazon leaped, Apple sank and rising oil prices worsened worries about inflation staying high.23 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Feds’ new plan for Lake Powell, Lake Mead not the final ‘destination,’ Utah official says
Utah and other Upper Colorado Basin states may voluntarily cut up to 200,000 acre-feet of Colorado River water under a new 10-year plan to handle how to allocate the river's water.23 days ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL
Electric aircraft could provide speedy emergency response to Utah’s most rural areas
California-based Jump Aero and its CEO stopped in the Utah Wednesday to showcase the Jump Aero Pulse, the company's high-speed, all-electric aircraft.24 days ago
Paul Wiseman, AP Economics Writer
Fed leaves interest rate unchanged but with 3 dissents as Warsh praises ‘good family fight’
The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday despite persistently high inflation and a spike in energy prices.25 days ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL
Conservation groups push back against proposed water treatment plant near Great Salt Lake
Conservation groups oppose a proposed wastewater treatment plant near Great Salt Lake, arguing it threatens wetlands and species, contradicting Utah's conservation goals.27 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL
A popular Sugar House deli is relocating, but it needs a waiver to keep its current menu
Silverside Deli in Salt Lake City's Sugar House neighborhood is is relocating to Highland Drive next month, and is seeking a waiver to retain its liquor license because of various state laws.27 days ago
Sarah Martin, KSL
South Salt Lake project causing head-on close-calls, residents plead for help
A South Salt Lake resident said the major construction project outside his home is causing regular close calls with wrong-way drivers.1 month ago
Adam Small
Great Salt Lake hits lowest level in more than 3 years, but managers say conservation is paying off
At the time of publication, the south arm of Great Salt Lake sat at 4,190.9 feet above sea level. That's less than a foot above the lake's low point in 2021.1 month ago
Heather Peterson
Beaver County suffers from loss of tourism due to Cottonwood Fire
The Cottonwood Fire is ruining summer tourism in Beaver County, as businesses and county leaders grapple with the lost income.1 month ago
Dánica Coto, Associated Press
The US plans to auction off sections of water around American Samoa in a push for deep-sea mining
This story is no longer available on this site. Read the original story here.1 month ago
Eric Cabrera
Downtown Salt Lake report highlights booming events, more residents and billions in future investment
A new economic report paints an increasingly busy picture of downtown Salt Lake City, with much more to come in the coming years.1 month ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL
Iran war fueling economic uncertainty, pressures for Utah consumers
As Utah settles into the dog days of summer, the state's economic picture — like the rest of the nation's — remains uneven and rapidly changing.1 month ago
Shelby Lofton, KSL
How agritourism is drawing thousands to Utah farms
A new study shows there's been a surge in agritourism in Utah, and it's coming at an otherwise trying time for many of the state's farmers.1 month ago
Kevin Freking, Associated Press
House passes bill to ‘ditch the switch’ and make daylight saving time permanent
This story is no longer available on this site. Read the original story here.1 month ago
Matt Gephardt, KSL
Utah raises weight cutoff that can drive up vehicle registration fees
Cars, trucks and SUVs are getting bigger, and Utah law has changed because of it.1 month ago
Tim Vandenack, KSL
Data center backer says foes’ wishes should be honored if efforts to challenge plans proceed
If Box Elder County residents vote to halt a controversial data center project under consideration in the county, one of the officials, and initial backer, said their wishes should be honored.1 month ago
Art Raymond, Deseret News
Here’s why Utah landed on this list of 10 worst places to live
Utah was ranked as the 6th worst place to live recently due to quality of life issues that include pollution and a lack of primary healthcare providers.1 month ago
Matthew Brown and Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press
What to know about Trump’s move to shrink the size of 2 national monuments in Utah
This story is no longer available on this site. Read the original story here.1 month ago
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News
US housing prices highest ever
Americans paid $440,600 for the typical existing home in June, according to the National Association of Realtors, 1.8% more than a year ago and the 36th straight month that housing prices have risen.1 month ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Trump shrinks sizes of Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante monuments — again
President Trump has signed an executive order once again reducing the size of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments.1 month ago
Maria Shilaos, host, KSL News Daily
KSL News Daily: The nuclear debate Utah can’t avoid
As Utah looks for ways to meet growing electricity demand from data centers, artificial intelligence, manufacturing and population growth, nuclear energy has become part of the state’s energy conversation.1 month ago
