Business & Economy

Best performing city...
Elizabeth Weiler

Which Utah city has been ranked the best performing city in the U.S.?

Utah is home to a city with the best performing city as deemed by the Milken Institute, consering job creation, wage gains, and high-tech GDP growth. 
3 years ago
Several veterinarians and ranchers across the state are dealing with an unusual problem, missing ea...
Shelby Lofton

Defective ear tags are threatening the health of Utah cattle herds

They’re called trich tags, and they help identify which animals have been tested for a dangerous venereal disease.
3 years ago
MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 14: A customer looks over merchandise at a store on March 14, 2023 in Miami,...
Bryan Mena, CNN

The US economy grew at a much slower pace in the first quarter

The US economy slowed to an annualized and seasonally adjusted rate of 1.1% in the first quarter of 2023.
3 years ago
A report from Axio says people are spending more money at restaurants than at the grocery store. KS...
Mark Jones

Report: People spending more money at restaurants than at grocery store

KSL NewsRadio's Dave Noriega and Maura Carabello look into a report that says people are spending more money at restaurants that at the grocery store.
3 years ago
Federal water managers say they believe Lake Powell will rise anywhere between 50 and 90 feet this ...
Carter Williams

Lake Powell could rise 50 to 90 feet over the next few months

The most probable scenario is that the reservoir jumps to 3,590 feet in elevation, or about 65 feet, by June.
3 years ago
a rending of what a MLB baseball stadium in salt lake would look like...
Simone Seikaly

How an MLB stadium could help bid for another Utah winter olympics

Utah organizers say they're intrigued by the possible uses of an MLB stadium for the Winter Olympic Games. "It's never been done before."
3 years ago
People walk past the British American Tobacco offices in London, Britain October 21, 2016. REUTERS/...
Hannah Rabinowitz and Holmes Lybrand

Tobacco companies pay $600 million for allegedly selling to No. Korea

(CNN) — Two tobacco companies have agreed to pay over $600 million to US authorities over allegations that the companies were selling tobacco products to North Korea in violation of US sanctions. The agreement was simultaneously announced with criminal charges against the two companies for North Korean sanctions violation, conspiracy to commit bank fraud and […]
3 years ago
Mark Jones

Social media and the role it played in the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank

SALT LAKE CITY — Earlier this year, Silicon Valley Bank became the largest bank failure since 2008. In the immediate aftermath, social media was blamed for the bankruptcy of the California-based bank. Recently, a group of professors from around the United States released a report indicating how social media can be a springboard for bank […]
3 years ago
Netflix Chairman, Reed Hastings has bought a majority of the shares of the 8,484-acre ski resort, P...
Britt Johnson

Netflix Chairman Reed Hastings buys majority share of Powder Mountain

Powder Mountain General Manager, Kevin Mitchell said Hastings has owned a home near the resort for eight years and has lots of big plans.
3 years ago
Jon Passantino

Disney begins largest wave of layoffs, targeting thousands at ESPN, Parks, and other divisions

This is the largest wave of cuts as part of the media giant's previously announced plan to slash its workforce by 7,000 employees.
3 years ago
Tupperware items, including a set of "retro" storage containers at left, rest on a table ...
Alex Leeds Matthews, CNN

Tupperware has been struggling for years. Three charts show just how bad it’s been.

Tupperware may be on the verge of collapse, but the 77-year-old business' potential demise isn't necessarily a harbinger of worsening economic conditions.
3 years ago
Amie Schaeffer

Utah’s jobs report for March holds steady

Though there have been some layoffs, those have been absorbed by other markets. 
3 years ago
for sale sign in front of home...
Sam Herrera

What are you willing to sacrifice to own a home?

Most Americans still think owning a home is part of the American Dream. Aspiring homeowners are willing to make some big sacrifices, according to a survey.
3 years ago
New car smell is a legendary accompaniment of buying a new ride....
Amanda Dickson

New car smell might come with a price you don’t want to pay — cancer risk

When you purchase a new car, it's fun to get that new car smell along with it. But does that price tag come with something you'd not normally pay for?
3 years ago
a home is pictured with sandbags deterring flood water...
Lindsay Aerts

Scammers see opportunity in Utah’s flooding

Natural disasters such as Utah's flooding can bring out insurance scammers. Here are tips on how ro avoid scammers and protect your money.
3 years ago
The annual Great Utah Shake Out will is today, Thursday, April 20. Will you participate? It's a sta...
Simone Seikaly

The Great Utah Shake Out is today, are you ready?

During The Great Utah Shake Out, cities will test emergency equipment and residents are asked to "drop, take cover, and hold on."
3 years ago
Utah Taxpayers Association created a fictional family, the Beehive family, to break down what taxes...
Waverly Golden

The Beehive family helps break down what the average Utahn is taxed

Utah Taxpayers Association created a fictional family, the Beehive family, to break down what taxes the average Utahn pays.
3 years ago
Curt Gresseth

Is the new Apple savings account worth checking out? Financial adviser says yes.

Apple has entered the banking industry with a savings account with a high 4.15 percent APY -- which is head and shoulders above many competitors.
3 years ago
Child labor laws were introduced to protect children from bad environments and working conditions....
Amanda Dickson

Child labor laws are being softened in some states. What about in Utah?

Child labor laws were created to protect children. But some states are widdling them down. What does that mean for children in those states and in Utah?
3 years ago
Shop at a variety of Utah women-owned businesses this weekend on Saturday, April 29 in downtown SLC...
Waverly Golden

Pop-up event featuring Utah women-owned businesses

Shop at a variety of Utah women-owned businesses this weekend on Saturday, April 29 in downtown SLC at a free pop-up event.
3 years ago
Passengers wait in line to check in for their flights at the Dulles International Airport in Dulles...
Forrest Brown

What should I do if my flight has been canceled or delayed?

(CNN) — Computer glitches. Awful weather. Staffing shortages. Holiday crunches. So many things can cause a flight to be delayed or canceled. In the latest widespread incident, almost 2,000 Southwest Airlines flights were delayed as of 3:15 p.m. ET Tuesday, April 18, because of “data connection issues resulting from a firewall failure.” The Federal Aviation […]
3 years ago
As the crisis in Sudan continues to unfold, there is mounting anger among Americans who feel abando...
Elizabeth Weiler

Breaking down the numbers: where are all of our tax dollars going?

Romina Boccia, director of budget and entitlement policy at the Cato Institute joined Inside Sources to discuss where taxpayers' money goes.
3 years ago
job fair...
Elizabeth Weiler

Looking for a job? ChamberWest Job Fair is back

Utah's economy is continuing to grow. More opportunities are available at Chamber West's Job Fair with more than 70 businesses.
3 years ago
a tax form, 1040, is often used to file taxes...
Tami Luhby, CNN

Why this year’s tax season is critical to the debt ceiling debate

That cash is crucial now because the US hit its debt ceiling in January and can't continue to borrow to meet its obligations unless Congress raises it.
3 years ago