Business & Economy

Uber riders in Utah and around the country can now verify their identities on the app....
Adam Small

Uber adds new app feature intended to keep drivers safe

Uber has a new safety feature intended to make the app safer, especially for drivers. The new feature allows riders to verify themselves.
2 years ago
Small business, Lovebound library storefront...
Eric Cabrera

Starting a small business in Utah just got a little easier

The process for starting a new business in Utah is getting an upgrade.
2 years ago
Homes in Millcreek on Feb. 13...
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.COM

How some Utah cities are using accessory dwelling units to combat high housing prices

Farmington is facing a housing crunch primarily led by rapidly increasing housing prices that have pushed homeownership out of reach.
2 years ago
Cristian Carbajal Gutierrez stands in front of the reader board used by Redwood Road Drive-In Theat...
Jessica Lowell

West Valley City approves redevelopment of Redwood Road Drive-In

It's the end of an era, the Drive-in and Swap meet at Redwood Road has been approved for redevelopment. What will happen to the vendors?
2 years ago
Duane Hamblin with a meal provided by Meals on Wheels....
Michele Rowe

Inflation is hitting Utah’s senior citizens, causing growing need for Meals on Wheels

Inflation has been a big concern for many of Utah's senior citizens, especially regarding the cost of groceries.
2 years ago
Roody Salvator stands in front of his Makaya Caters food truck. He says sales have fallen following...
Jessica Lowell

Haitian food truck owners says he’s losing business after comments made by Donald Trump

Roody Salvator says his business has suffered after former President Trump made comments about Haitian immigrants eating pets.
2 years ago
Utah Starbucks...
Mariah Maynes

Sugarhouse Starbucks baristas file for union

Baristas at a Sugarhouse Starbucks location in Utah said they filed a petition to unionize on Monday.
2 years ago
A photovoltaic panel shines in the sun at the Appaloosa Solar 1 project near Cedar City. Rocky Moun...
Mariah Maynes

Solar power jobs census shows increase in Utah workforce

The National Solar Jobs Census found that Utah saw an increase in solar power jobs in 2023.
2 years ago
Utahns have the nation's highest debt-to-income ratio according to a new study. The average Utahn i...
Simone Seikaly

Most Americans have more than $10K in credit card debt. Here’s how to lower it

Suggestions include taking a second job, and finding a card with a lower interest rate. But be careful with those new cards!
2 years ago
FILE: Great Salt Lake as seen from the marina in August 2023. (Adam Small, KSL NewsRadio)...
Emma Keddington

LISTEN: Historic water agreement for the Great Salt Lake reached

Both the CEO of Compass Minerals and the DNC Executive Director told KSL at Night that this deal is a huge win for the Great Salt Lake.
2 years ago
Elementary school students grab lunch during the school day....
Kyle Remund

Governor Cox diverts funds to pay off student lunch debt

Governor Cox has reallocated more than $1 million of a COVID-era support fund to help pay off student lunch debt in Utah.
2 years ago
Apple iOS update scam...
Alexandrea Bonilla

Security experts warn of scams with Apple’s iOS update

Security experts warn of an increase in scams after Apple releases an iOS update later this month.
2 years ago
purple mattress factory...
Tammy Kikuchi

Purple Mattress closing 2 Utah manufacturing plants, making way for other businesses

Purple Mattress will close two manufacturing plants in Utah making way for new businesses to move to the state.
2 years ago
salt lake city skyline, office space...
Tammy Kikuchi

More office space is available in Salt Lake City, but expert says there’s a catch

One real estate expert says that even though there are more vacancies, Salt Lake still has a shortage of high-end office space.
2 years ago
Power lines are seen in Salt Lake City near the international airport on Monday, March 11, 2024. Ro...
Aimee Cobabe

Rocky Mountain Power lowers rate hike request to 18%

The company originally requested a 30% increase, but has lowered it to 18%.
2 years ago
electricians...
Britt Johnson

Utah experiencing electrician shortage

Utah electricians are in demand as the state faces a shortage, good news for graduating students and bad news for construction deadlines.
2 years ago
right to disconnect...
Amie Schaeffer

Australia implements ‘right to disconnect’ law

Australia's new "right to disconnect" law means employees can ignore work correspondence and requests after hours.
2 years ago
Weller Book Works celebrated 95 years of business on Aug. 23 and 24, 2024. (KSL TV)...
Mary Culbertson, KSLTV.com

The story of SLC’s Weller Book Works after 95 years of business

The iconic bookstore Weller Book Works opened its doors 95 years ago. It was first known as Zions Bookstore.
2 years ago
Utah has been ranked the worst state in women's equality by WalletHub, a ranking the state has held...
Britt Johnson

Utah ranked worst state for women’s equality

WalletHub has yet again ranked Utah as the worst state for women's equality. Utah has held this rank for the past decade.
2 years ago
Rocky Mountain Power and emergency crews respond after a construction crane hit power lines on 900 ...
Adam Small

Rocky Mountain Power presents case for 30% rate hike

Rocky Mountain Power is requesting a rate hike of 30% to fully go into effect between now and 2026.
2 years ago
Amie Schaeffer

Revised jobs report shows fewer job gains this year

Revised numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed job growth for March came in significantly lower than originally reported.
2 years ago
Dozens of community members spoke out against a 48% proposed tax increase by Utah County during a t...
CASSIDY WIXOM, KSL.com

Dozens speak out against 48% tax increase proposal in Utah County

Dozens of community members spoke out against a 48% proposed tax increase by Utah County during a tax hearing Thursday night.
2 years ago
Ribbon was cut at the new Brighton High School in Cottonwood Heights on August 11, 2021. Brighton H...
Heather Peterson

Cottonwood Heights residents to vote on a bond for a new town center

Cottonwood Heights is asking voters to approve a $25 to $30 million bond to build a new town center.
2 years ago
provo city welcome sign, provo sports park coming in september...
Tammy Kikuchi

Provo City to open the largest sports park in the state

Provo is getting ready to cut the ribbon on a new sports park called EPIC. It will be the largest sports park in the state, and the second largest in the nation.
2 years ago