Business & Economy

A small American flag waves in the wind after bering placed on the Veterans Memorial at the Memoria...
Waverly Golden

Local veteran wins 2023 Local Business Person of The Year Award for West Valley City

Joshua Cameron owns Toward Goodness Coaching and describes himself as a spiritual healer and guide.
3 years ago
Annual inflation continued its slow-but-steady deceleration in April, according to the latest Consu...
Amie Schaeffer

Inflation surprisingly rose in January, according to the Fed’s preferred gauge

In January alone, prices were up 0.6% from the prior month, a higher monthly gain from December's increase of 0.2%.
3 years ago
Nicole Goodkind, CNN

Why today’s inflation report is so important

The central bank's ability to maintain stable prices depends on the public's confidence that it can deliver.
3 years ago
a for sale sign is pictured, utah housing is still too expensive for most...
Britt Johnson

Utah housing still unaffordable for many despite slowing market

While interest rate hikes have helped to slow the market, a low inventory of homes is continuing to keep housing in Utah unaffordable.
3 years ago
for sale sign in front of home...
Britt Johnson

Utah ranks 45th in the country for affordable housing

According to Today's Homeowner, Utah is number 45 in the country when it comes to affordable housing. That leaves just five places less affordable.
3 years ago
Remove food sales tax...
Lindsay Aerts

Bill removing state-imposed food sales tax moves forward in Utah legislature

Utah lawmakers are moving forward with a proposal to take the state sales tax off food items. H.B. 101 now moves to the full house for consideration.
3 years ago
A man and his son watch a United Airlines plane take off from Comalapa International Airport on Feb...
Marnie Hunter, CNN

United Airlines introduces a new family seating policy

    (CNN) — United Airlines has a new seat map feature that will help families with children under 12 find seats together free of charge, the airline announced on Monday. The feature will include Basic Economy tickets. The new seat map technology will dynamically find available adjacent Economy seats at the time of booking and open […]
3 years ago
eviction...
Allessandra Harris Gurr

Utah’s eviction numbers are on the rise as rental relief funds run out

According to the Rental Housing Association of Utah (RHA) there were over 6,000 eviction filings in the state last year.
3 years ago
Here's what's open and closed on Presidents Day 2023....
Ramishah Maruf, CNN

Here’s what’s open and closed on Presidents Day 2023

Here's the short list of what's open and closed across the United States on Presidents Day 2023.
3 years ago
Home prices are going up across the country — in aggregate. The positive regional numbers mask th...
Anna Bahney, CNN

Here are the US cities where home prices are actually falling

Positive regional numbers mask that about 11% of individual housing markets tracked by NAR saw home declines in 2022's fourth quarter.
3 years ago
Utah's Black Business' will be showcased throughout the All Star weekend, creating opportunity to c...
Hugo Rikard-Bell

Utah’s Black Business’ showcased throughout All Star Week, into the weekend

Utah's Black Business' will be showcased throughout the All Star weekend, creating opportunity to change the narrative of Utah's diversity.
3 years ago
Over 3 million dollars will be donated to charities and organizations around Utah during the NBA Al...
Curt Gresseth

SLC hotel rates (before and during) NBA All-Star Weekend

Hotel rates before and during NBA All-Star Weekend 2023 in Salt Lake City.
3 years ago
utah capitol pictured, a new bill about teacher salary has been filed...
Lindsay Aerts

Utah lawmakers propose reducing the flat income tax rate by .20%

The tax relief plan includes reducing Utah's flat income tax rate from 4.85% to 4.65% and raising the earned income tax credit.
3 years ago
Heather Kelly and Elizabeth Weilerand Simone Seikaly

SLC among top 3 tax return procrastinators in the country

Utah's placement on the "tax return procrastinators list" is impacted, in part, by the state's young population.
3 years ago
A virtual training program is an unconventional solution to a real-world problem: a significant sho...
Pete Muntean and Gregory Wallace, CNN

Program uses virtual reality training to address nationwide mechanic shortage

Trade groups say the lack of skilled workers in garages is driving up repair costs, delays and hurting those who need their cars fixed promptly.
3 years ago
Sunday night’s NBA All-Star Game is sold out and has been for a week. If you want tickets, it mea...
Matt Gephardt

Lehi woman loses $1,000 in NBA All-Star Game tickets scam

The NBA All-Star game on Sunday is sold out, so, how do you know if the tickets you're buying from resellers are any good?
3 years ago
Utah’s getting a bigger semiconductor chip plant at Silicon Slopes. Texas Instruments has selecte...
Lindsay Aerts

Texas Instruments expanding in Lehi, will build microchips

The company says the new farm will bring in 800 jobs, with pay starting around $110,000 per year.
3 years ago
Long lines and heavy traffic are expected at Zion National Park this summer as they prepare for the...
Mark Jones

Report finds Utah’s tourism industry had record growth in 2021

Utah's tourism industry experienced record growth in visitation and spending, according to a study released Wednesday by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute.
3 years ago
All-Star weekend isn’t just going to be a historic time for Salt Lake City and for local basketba...
Andrew Adams

Unprecedented air travel anticipated over NBA All-Star, holiday weekend

On Tuesday, airport officials said the All-Star air travel would also be unprecedented when it comes to private air travel to the area.
3 years ago
The Olympic Cauldron burns again, marking the 20-year anniversary of the Salt Lake 2002 Olympics op...
Adam Small

Lawmakers want more input into Utah’s Winter Olympics bid

Two items passed by a Utah house committee this week would give Utah lawmakers more input when it comes to bidding for the Winter Olympic Games.
3 years ago
Valentine's Day: love it or hate it? A Family Life specialist at Utah State University shares his e...
Curt Gresseth

Valentine’s Day: Love it or hate it?

A Family Life specialist at Utah State University shares his expertise on successfully navigating the holiday.
3 years ago
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A person walks past a sign advertising job...
Alicia Wallace, CNN

Inflation was still hot in January, but some prices are cooling off

Inflation surged in January by the most in three months, according to the latest Consumer Price Index, released Tuesday.
3 years ago
NORTH LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 14: Clark County Sheriff and Republican Nevada Gov.-elect Joe Lo...
Rebekah Riess, Kaylene Chassie and Melissa Alonso, CNN

Nevada governor declares state of emergency over fuel pipeline leak

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency overnight after a leak in a California gas pipeline that supplies unleaded and diesel fuel to storage facilities in southern Nevada.
3 years ago
New iPhone 14 models are pictured here on display at an Apple event on the campus of Apple's headqu...
Diksha Madhok, CNN

Is the iPhone’s ‘Made in India’ era about to begin?

  (CNN) — As Apple looks beyond China to secure crucial supply chains strained by Covid lockdowns and threatened by rising geopolitical tension, India has emerged as an attractive potential alternative to the world’s second largest economy. And Beijing’s big regional rival isn’t missing a beat in talking up the opportunity. One of India’s top ministers said last month the […]
3 years ago