Business & Economy
Alex Veiga, AP Business Writer
Average 30-year US mortgage rate rises to 6.49%, pushing up homebuyers’ borrowing costs
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Emma Pitts, Deseret News
Utah joins multistate settlement with egg producers over alleged price-fixing
The state of Utah, along with the U.S. Department of Justice and more than a dozen other states, went after egg companies and reached a settlement.2 months ago
Tim Vandenack, KSL
State tax officials push back against Ogden Valley’s efforts to boost taxes
In rebuffing Ogden Valley officials' lawsuit seeking authority to pursue a property tax hike, state tax officials emphasize provisions of the state's taxation system and precedent.2 months ago
Tim Vandenack and Carter Williams, KSL
Why are your taxes increasing? Numerous Utah cities pursue property tax hikes
Wednesday marked the beginning of the state and municipal fiscal year, after leaders of cities all across Utah scrambled to piece together new spending plans. Many locales are considering raising property taxes.2 months ago
Christopher Rugaber, AP Economics Writer
US employers still reluctant to add many jobs as hiring slows in June
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Tim Vandenack, KSL
Weber County judge issues preliminary order allowing Ogden Valley to pursue 506% tax hike
Ogden Valley officials can pursue a property tax hike, at least for now, despite a tax commission determination to the contrary.2 months ago
Bryanna Willis
Cache County Council joins other Utah counties by placing a hold on data center approval
The Cache County Council has placed a temporary pause on approving data centers while city officials look into a data center's impact.2 months ago
Mike Anderson, KSL
Draw down of Pineview Reservoir creates recreation, business concerns
This fall, Pineview Reservoir will be drawn down to levels not seen since the 1970s. While the significant drop won't happen for another couple of months, business owners on the lake are concerned.2 months ago
Erin Cox, KSL
Local fireworks businesses fearful after Utah governor’s statewide ban
A new statewide restriction on fireworks in Utah could leave some local fireworks businesses facing significant financial losses.2 months ago
Tyrese Boone, KSL
Utah leaders advance health campus plans at The Point
State and University of Utah leaders signed an agreement Thursday at the Capitol to move forward with plans for a future health campus at The Point.2 months ago
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL
Will today’s surpluses be tomorrow’s shortages?
The way people shop and spend money right now could affect what is on store shelves a year or two from now, and how much those items cost.2 months ago
Joe Wirthlin, KSL
Pineview Reservoir in Weber County to be largely drained for pipeline project
Pineview Reservoir in Weber County will be largely drained later this year as part of the ongoing replacement of a 6.4-mile pipeline used to haul drinking water from around the reservoir to Ogden.2 months ago
Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press
Questions about resume gaps are expected. Here’s how job seekers can address them
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Logan Stefanich, KSL
Utah consumer sentiment falls, state economy ‘increasingly subdued’ amid international unrest
After a few months of treading water, economic fallout tied to the war in Iran is setting in across Utah, according to data from the Utah Chamber and the University of Utah Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute.2 months ago
Tim Vandenack, KSL
Data center developers move forward despite voter backlash aimed at Sen. Adams, others
After the defeat of three Utah leaders who helped move the Stratos data center project forward, a rep from O'Leary Digital, the firm spearheading the plans, says the efforts will continue.2 months ago
Cassidy Wixom, KSL
Does the Vesper Amphitheater follow Provo’s hillsides and canyons preservation guidelines?
Environmental groups opposing the proposed Vesper Amphitheater project claim it violates the city's "Hillsides and Canyons Plan," but project owners say the proposal actually helps fulfill the plan's goals.2 months ago
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL
Supplement company asks questions despite its ‘no questions asked’ return policy
KSL Investigators have learned that if a company promises you a "no questions asked" return policy, be sure to save any mentions of that promise.2 months ago
Jennifer McDermott and Matthew Daly, Associated Press
Trump administration announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new large nuclear reactors
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Stan Choe, AP Business Writer
US stocks drift after oil prices ease and Big Tech stocks fall
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Hayden Madson, Deseret News
Provo was ranked atop nation’s largest cities — why one city leader says that is
Provo ranked as the best-run city in WalletHub's 2026 evaluation. Key factors include a 3.1% business growth rate and a 91% graduation rate.2 months ago
Tim Vandenack, KSL
Costco opening in Syracuse looms, bodes for even more commercial growth, mayor says
As the population surges in northwestern Davis County, a major new retailer, Costco, will open its doors in Syracuse next week, boding for even more commercial growth.2 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Salt Lake City OKs 12.5% tax increase with $498.2M budget. Is another increase coming?
Salt Lake City officials approved a 12.5% property tax increase with a nearly $500 million budget, which supports the general fund, covering public safety, parks and roads.2 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL
State audit sheds light on cyberattack, vulnerabilities at Salt Lake City airport
A new state legislative audit sheds light on a cyberattack at Utah's largest airport a little more than a year ago, but state legislative auditors and Salt Lake City officials appear to be at odds on some of the report's findings.2 months ago
