Business & Economy

grocery shopping list is pictured in a shopping cart, inflation is hitting shoppers hard...
Chris Jacobs

Grocery shopping being hit hard by inflation, according to new survey

Grocery shopping is getting difficult for consumers across the U.S. as inflation continues to hit their wallets.
4 years ago
Kane County...
Mark Jones

Man arrested for alleged theft of large amount of diesel fuel

A man is in custody following the discovery of a large amount of diesel fuel that had been stolen from two service stations in southern Utah.
4 years ago
Next Thursday, Gov. Spenser Cox will deliver the 2023 State of the State Address to the Utah Legis...
Mark Jones

Cox announces full recommendations for fiscal year 2024 budget

The full recommendations for the fiscal year 2024 budget were announced Friday by Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson.
4 years ago
The 200-pound skull will go on sale at Sotheby's auction house in New York on December 9. (Photo co...
Amarachi Orie, CNN

T. rex skull could sell for $20 million at auction

A Tyrannosaurus rex skull is expected to fetch up to $20 million at auction next month, according to Sotheby's. The skull, named Maximus, is one of the most complete of its kind ever found, the auction house said in a press release Tuesday.
4 years ago
a mock-up of a bus that will be included in the new ogden bus system...
Alexandrea Bonilla

New electric bus system coming to Ogden

UTA PR Specialist James Larson said the new all-electric bus system combines the speed and efficiency of a TRAX system with the capacity of a city bus.
4 years ago
a businessman is pictured looking at something, men in the workforce...
Chris Jacobs

Men without college degrees leaving the workforce, according to new study

The study claims social status is likely a driving factor in men without degrees leaving the workforce because pay often indicates social status.
4 years ago
#twitterdown twitter badges shown...
Clare Duffy, CNN Business

The mass unbanning of suspended Twitter users is underway

Twitter accounts that had previously been banned are beginning to be restored to the platform, according to a independent analysis.
4 years ago
holiday deals...
Matt Egan, CNN

Shoppers are dipping into savings and going into debt. That could cause a holiday hangover

The problem, however, is that many Americans' paychecks are not keeping up with stubborn inflation.
4 years ago
people are pictured at city creek, shopping habits can be indicative of financial infidelity...
Sam Herrera

Identifying financial infidelity and learning how to curb it

Some signs of financial infidelity are if you feel like you're spending behind your partner's back and if it's a recurring pattern.
4 years ago
county library...
Elizabeth Weiler

Members of the council explain the Salt Lake County library tax

SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake County Council is approving a budget that includes a property tax increase for the Salt Lake County library system.  The Salt Lake County Library is funded through property taxes paid by Salt Lake County residents. Over 60% of people have library cards according to Salt Lake County government.  […]
4 years ago
Glass jar with coins on table, closeup. Money saving concept (Adobe Stock)...
Amanda Dickson

Opinion: Budgeting when you live below the poverty line

If you're living below the poverty level, it can be hard to buy the things you need. Here's how one school assignment is trying to give more insight.
4 years ago
recession...
Elizabeth Weiler

Lessons to be learned from the UK’s recession

SALT LAKE CITY — “Recession” is a word that has not escaped the minds of Americans. When we observe some of the largest economies in the world like the United Kingdom, there are major takeaways we can learn from those overseas to help prevent economic disasters within our home.  Between inflation, living costs, the war […]
4 years ago
a rendering of the WonderBlock that will be developed in downtown ogden...
Alexandrea Bonilla

Downtown Ogden expansion project begins finalizing plans

A downtown Ogden expansion project, Make Ogden, is taking its first steps to creating a new development called the WonderBlock.
4 years ago
tax increase...
Mark Jackson

Tax increase in Salt Lake County for the library system

Salt Lake County Residents will see a slight tax increase. The county approved a budget for 2022-2023 the will help update the library system.
4 years ago
shoplifting...
Samantha Herrera

Increased shoplifting puts pressure on retailers and raises prices

Shoplifting is hitting retailers hard this season. Though retailers lose millions in stolen merchandise, offenders usually go without much punishment.
4 years ago
Salt Lake Express...
Mark Jones

Salt Lake Express announces new route to Reno, Nevada

Salt Lake Express is now offering service to Reno, Nevada. The route began Dec. 1 after months of working with the Nevada Department of Transportation.
4 years ago
students walk on the U of U campus,...
Sam Herrera

Student loan forgiveness resolution on hold until 2023

Jason Iuliano, associate professor of law for the University of Utah spoke to Dave and Dujanovic about the student loan forgiveness block.
4 years ago
FILE: The Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City is pictured on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. (Kristin Murphy, Des...
Alejandro Lucero

Vivint Smart Home acquired for $2.8 billion by NRG Energy

Vivint Smart Home has announced in a press release that they will be acquired by the Houston based NRG Energy in a $2.8 billion deal.
4 years ago
spent...
Elizabeth Weiler

Financial infidelity: What does the Utah data look like?

The average Utahn would 'reconsider their relationship' if their partner spent $5k without consulting them first, reveals research from coupon birds.
4 years ago
The mayor of Provo, Utah, discusses how popular the city's four-day workweek has been, why it's pop...
Simone Seikaly

A 4-day workweek is working for Provo government

Provo Mayor Michelle Kafusi said she isn't surprised at the positive results reported after a global 4 day workweek pilot program.
4 years ago
A sold sign is pictured, SALT LAKE CITY -- America has a housing shortage of 3 million to 5 million...
Curt Gresseth

Selling your home? Try staging your house, pro says.

A professional shares advice on staging a home before selling.
4 years ago
FILE - In this April 14, 2020 file photo, the thumbs up Like logo is shown on a sign at Facebook he...
Brian Fung, CNN

Meta threatens to remove news content over US journalism bargaining bill

Meta threatened to remove news content from its platforms on Monday following reports of lawmakers adding controversial legislation favoring news media.
4 years ago
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 02: 
  Elon Musk attends The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Ant...
Ramishah Maruf, CNN

Elon Musk speaks out on ‘Twitter Files’ release detailing platform’s inner workings

Originally Published: 04 DEC 22 09:38 ET     (CNN) — Twitter owner Elon Musk spoke out on Saturday evening about the so-called “Twitter Files,” a long tweet thread posted by journalist Matt Taibbi, who had been provided with details about behind-the-scenes discussions on Twitter’s content moderation decision-making, including the call to suppress a 2020 New York […]
4 years ago
Both Utah rail workers and Utah farmers expressed relief that a threatened rail strike was averted ...
Hugo Rikard-Bell

Union Pacific, Utah farmers, relieved threat of strike has passed

Union Pacific Railroad representatives said claims about days off, made by workers threatening to strike, were outright false.
4 years ago