Business & Economy

A ranch is pictured in Oakley, which has a moratorium on water...
Britt Johnson

Oakley City removes development moratorium as new well brings in more water

The Oakley moratorium was initially put into place in May 2021, as the city didn't have enough water to keep up with new growth.
3 years ago
Signs are posted on the door of a closed unionized Starbucks Coffee in Anaheim, at its strike a yea...
Chris Isidore and Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN

‘Red Cup Day’ protest will be the largest strike in Starbucks history

This is the second year in a row that the union has staged widespread walkouts and protests to coincide with the company’s “Red Cup Day”.
3 years ago
A person walks through snowy weather in Salt Lake City, Utah....
Mariah Maynes

Nivis Gear gifts ski jackets to four Utah organizations

Nivis Gear gifted ski jackets to four Utah organizations, helping keep Utahns warm this winter.
3 years ago
starbucks workers wear shirts from starbucks workers union...
Amie Schaeffer

Some Utah Starbucks locations join nationwide strike

Local Starbucks baristas are participating in a nationwide strike against the coffee chain demanding better staffing and schedules.
3 years ago
How to lower your gas bill this winter...
Carlos Artiles Fortun and Don Brinkerhoff

How to lower your gas bill this winter

Jorgan Hofling of Dominion Energy Utah shared some tips to lower your gas bill this winter.
3 years ago
turkey and thanksgiving dinner shown -- food safety is especially important around the holidays...
Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN

Thanksgiving dinner will be less expensive this year. You can thank turkeys (and cooling inflation)

While this year’s Thanksgiving dinner is more affordable compared to last year, it is still up 25% from 2019, underscoring price increases since the pandemic.
3 years ago
A graphic illustration of people holding holiday gift boxes and gift bags....
Curt Gresseth

Regifting for Christmas? Expert weighs in on the rules.

Looking to save some money on presents this holiday season? If you are thinking about regifting, first know the rules.
3 years ago
university of utah health hospital shown, workers are starting a union - stroke physical therapy vi...
Aimee Cobabe

University of Utah Health workers forming union

A new website and social media pages popped up overnight. But there’s very little information listed on those sites.
3 years ago
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Carlos Artiles Fortun

UDOT announces it will double EV charging infrastructure in Utah

Additions to the state's EV charging infrastructure were proposed because the number of EVs in Utah has grown about 48% per year since 2015.
3 years ago
Image of home thermostat. Many Americans find it difficult to pay for energy bills in 2023....
Carlos Artiles Fortun and Don Brinkerhoff

Survey shows many Americans find it difficult to pay for energy bills in 2023

More than 1 in 3 Americans report they find it difficult to pay for energy bills, here is what you can do if you are struggling.
3 years ago
Vehicles travel on I-15 in Salt Lake City. Utah's roads are the sixth safest in the nation....
Carter Williams, KSL.com

This year’s Thanksgiving travel may be one of the busiest on record, AAA says

Most Americans are projected to travel at least 50 miles during Thanksgiving weekend according to AAA.
3 years ago
Christmas...
Curt Gresseth

How do you budget for kids’ Christmas gifts?

What is your holiday hack for spreading Christmas gifts among friends and family?
3 years ago
Curt Gresseth

Shop owner in Bountiful explains why she doesn’t allow tipping

The owner of a bagel shop in Bountiful joins the show to explain her no tipping policy.
3 years ago
great salt lake shoreline...
Tim Vandenack, Standard-Examiner

Compass Minerals to halt Great Salt Lake lithium project, at least for now

Among other things, Utah officials worry about the amount of water Compass would need for its lithium plans.
3 years ago
FILE: A Trader Joe's location in Edgewater, New Jersey. The residents and mayor of Kaysville, Utah,...
Clayre Scott and Carlos Artiles Fortun

Kaysville residents rally to get Trader Joe’s store

Residents of Kaysville are hoping Trader Joe's will build a store in their city. The residents and mayor are doing all they can to make it happen.
3 years ago
Curt Gresseth

Have you ever lied on your resume? Most people do

Most people lie on their resume. A USU management professor cites faults in the hiring process.
3 years ago
the apartment building next to the site the sugar house fire took place, businesses in sugar house ...
Sam Herrera

Sugar House pausing some construction for holiday season

A break in the construction on 2100 South and 1100 East aims to give Sugar House businesses the chance to recoup some losses.
3 years ago
FILE: A DoorDash sticker is seen on a window at a restaurant in New York City. The food delivery co...
Clayre Scott

DoorDash to expand safety features first tested in Salt Lake City

The tool called Driving Insights uses information from a driver's cell phone while they are working as a DoorDash driver, identifying driving habits like quick breaking and accelerating quickly.
3 years ago
FILE - In this April 10, 2014 file photo, Steven Paska, 26, of Arlington, Va., proposes to his girl...
Mariah Maynes

Marriage rates are declining, impacting economy, said expert

One Utah expert said the correlation between marriage and the economy is clear: when families have more money, they can spend more money.
3 years ago
Travelers tag their bags ahead of holiday travel....
Allessandra Harris

Buying airline tickets for holiday travel? Expect sticker shock

If you haven't booked airline tickets for holiday travel yet, expect to pay premium prices.
3 years ago
New single family homes under construction in the South Jordan area of the Salt Lake Valley. Utah i...
Don Brinkerhoff

Utah needs 178,000 homes to meet projected demand, entry-level housing can help

It’s estimated the state will need another 178,000 homes by the year 2030. Utah needs entry-level housing the most.
3 years ago
Matt Egan, CNN

US banks hit by deposit delays

Multiple US banks were hit by deposit delays on Friday caused by an error at a payment processing network, according to the Federal Reserve.
3 years ago
Skiers disembark from the Utah Transit Authority TRAX line at the Alta Ski Resort. Ski prices are c...
Emma Keddington

As ski prices rise, here are a few tips on how to save money

As ski prices rise, careful planning and research is necessary. Here are a few tips.
3 years ago
Mason Towns swims laps at the Draper Recreation Center in Draper on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021....
Curt Gresseth

Mayor seeks free pass for kids to all Salt Lake County rec centers

Despite the "tough budget year," Salt Lake County Jenny Wilson is pushing for free entry to all county rec centers for kids.
3 years ago