Business & Economy

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
a man walks past a now hiring sign...
Alicia Wallace, CNN

The US economy added 150,000 jobs last month. Here’s what that means

October’s job growth came in below September’s stronger-than expected but downwardly revised total of 297,000 jobs.
3 years ago
several people walk past a big sign that says "familia," as they attend the SHPE conference....
Sam Herrera

The SHPE convention is in town, but what exactly is SHPE?

The SHPE convention has drawn thousands of people to Salt Lake, but members past and present say there's more to SHPE than the convention.
3 years ago
A sold sign is pictured, SALT LAKE CITY -- America has a housing shortage of 3 million to 5 million...
Curt Gresseth

$1.8B verdict may change how homes are bought, sold in Utah

Typically, the seller pays the fees for both the agent who lists homes and the buyer’s agent, but a Utah real-estate expert says all fees and commissions are negotiable.
3 years ago
gold coins pictured, these are part of the unclaimed money in utah...
Adam Small

Program sends unclaimed money back to Utahns automatically

Those who are owed unclaimed money in Utah will soon see a notice in the mail, and they might get a check before the new year.
3 years ago
people at the shpe convention...
Peter Johnston

Hispanic engineering convention in SLC draws thousands

A Hispanic engineering convention marks the biggest Hispanic STEM event ever, according to the leading professional society.
3 years ago
Interest rates and spending habits are taking hits, but not when Halloween is concerned....
Derrick Jones

Interest rate impact: spending habits and Halloween trends

The thought that interest rates might increase further has many Americans concerned about their spending habits and purchasing power.
3 years ago
(Adam Small, KSL NewsRadio)...
Adam Small

Salt Lake City International Airport opens more gates, concessions

Travelers can expect new gates, new concession stands, and less walking now that Phase 2 of Salt Lake City International Airport is complete.
3 years ago
four-day workweek...
Curt Gresseth

Most workers would make sacrifices for a four-day workweek

What would you sacrifice to earn a four-day workweek? 48% of Gen Z and millennials say they would be willing to work longer hours to have three days off.
3 years ago
Garfield County cattle rancher Derrel Spencer speaks a meeting to discuss the Bureau of Land Manage...
Alex Cabrero

Garfield County ranchers concerned about BLM plan

It's a new resource management plan proposed by the Bureau of Land management that concerns ranchers in Garfield County.
3 years ago
A BYU professor has been hunting organizational ghosts for over a decade. (Canva)...
Allessandra Harris Gurr

BYU professor ghost hunting for organizational ghosts

A BYU professor has been hunting organizational ghosts for over a decade.
3 years ago
Child influencers featured on their parents' social media content will soon receive financial prote...
Derrick Jones

Influencer degree: the latest trend in higher education

As the education landscape evolves, it raises questions about the value of traditional degrees compared to a four-year influencer degree.
3 years ago
Image of a shoplifter. A new trend of flash mob shoplifting is on the rise across the country. (Can...
Curt Gresseth

Shoplifting won’t close a store, but organized retail crime can

An expert explains how organized retail crimes differ from shoplifting and can affect an entire community.
3 years ago
FILE: Towels marking the return of the National Women’s Soccer League team, the Utah Royals, hang...
Emma Keddington

Utah Royals will build a new training facility in Herriman

Owner Ryan Smith and Head Coach Amy Rodriguez expect the training facility will offer an environment for players to "unlock the next level" of their game.
3 years ago
sugar house apartment fire...
Andrew Adams, KSL TV

One year after massive apartment complex fire, Sugar House businesses plead for support

One year later, many businesses are still dealing with the aftermath of fire at a huge apartment complex that was under construction.
3 years ago
A pile of tax documents....
Peter Johnston

Weber County wants $3.9 million tax raise due to staff shortages, inflation

Weber County leaders have proposed the tax hike to help with staffing shortages. They said they haven't raised property taxes since 2016.
3 years ago
McDonald's is phasing out McFlurry spoons.
(Credit: Hollandse-Hoogte/ZUMA Press)...
Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business

McDonald’s is getting rid of McFlurry spoons

The McDonald's McFlurry spoon is being phased out as the fast food chain says it seeks more sustainable alternatives.
3 years ago
Derrick Jones

How long do Utah homeowners need to wait to break even?

Experts now suggest it could take up to 15 years, a stark contrast to the ideal five-year mark, for homeowners to break even on their properties.
3 years ago
A real estate and urban land development conference focused on topics such as sustainability and af...
Britt Johnson and Waverly Golden

Urban land development conference addresses housing in Utah

A real estate and urban land development conference focused on topics such as sustainability and affordable housing as the state continues to grow.
3 years ago
David Chipman speaks to university of utah students...
Amanda Dickson

Dickson: A master class on media and business at the U

Media business expert David Chipman encourages students to be curious about their own generation, Gen Z, and other generations.
3 years ago
Homebuyers under 30 are receiving help from their family for a down payment, according to a Redfin-...
Waverly Golden

Lifejacket parents: Homebuyers under 30 getting help from family on down payment

Homebuyers under 30 are receiving help from their family for a down payment, according to a Redfin-commissioned survey.
3 years ago
A new poll suggests 1 in 3 people say they overspent after signing up for credit cards that offer t...
Curt Gresseth

Interest rates on credit cards hit record highs

A expert joins Dave & Dujanovic to discuss record-high interest rates on credit cards.
3 years ago
Saving water for the Great Salt Lake is not an easy task for farmers along the rivers that send wat...
Adam Small

This is how farmers are saving water for the Great Salt Lake

Farmers are doing what they can to try saving water for the Great Salt Lake instead of putting it to their farms. And it's not easy.
3 years ago
A sheet of paper reads "LOAN." It is surrounded by coins and a pencil....
Mariah Maynes

Past-due COVID loans will no longer be collected

The Small Business Administration determined efforts to collect debts on the COVID loans would be more expensive than what they'd get back.
3 years ago