Business & Economy
Hugo Rikard-Bell
Fiercely self-sufficient Hell’s Backbone cafe owners turn to public for help
The Hell's Backbone Grill and Farm owners were persuaded by friends and supporters to not give up. It looks to have worked.4 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Utah population update: 60K+ people have moved here since 2021
The Utah population spike noted this year is the greatest increase in 16 years. However, growth is expected to decline going forward.4 years ago
Alicia Wallace, CNN Business
US economy added a robust 263,000 jobs in November
The unemployment rate held steady at 3.7%, according to the latest monthly jobs snapshot from the Labor Department, released Friday morning.4 years ago
Aimee Cobabe
As the old state prison goes down, development of The Point begins
The Point will take about two decades for developers to finish, but leaders in the project are optimistic that the planned community will be worth the wait.4 years ago
Aimee Cobabe
Demolition begins at the old Utah State Prison in Draper
It took years to get the Utah State Prison to this point. Now, the site will be repurposed and built into a so-called "15-minute community."4 years ago
Simone Seikaly
American Red Cross urges gift of time for ‘Giving Tuesday’
Giving Tuesday emphasizes a day for charitable actions after several days (Black Friday, etc.) focused on spending and buying.4 years ago
Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business
Online Black Friday sales set a new record
Online shopping is expected to remain strong through Cyber Monday.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Making the most of Black Friday, Better Business Bureau has tips
The Better Business Bureau offers tips to those shoppers who plan to shop in person on Black Friday.4 years ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer
Sundance Mountain Resort to open seven days early
SUNDANCE, Utah — Sundance Mountain Resort is opening one week ahead of schedule. The resort announced via email this morning that it expects to open on Dec. 3 because of all the snow it’s gotten, instead of its planned Dec. 9 opening. Sundance says it’s the earliest opening day they’ve had in a decade. “We […]4 years ago
Sandee LaMotte, CNN
Expert tips on how to save your sleep from holiday stress and indulgence
If you suffer from anxiety, depression or seasonal affective disorder (a condition that causes sadness when there's less daylight), watching your sleep is key, experts said.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Barn on turkey farm in Sanpete County destroyed by fire
Fire officials say a barn on a turkey farm in Sanpete County caught fire on Tuesday, burning 250 bales of hay, a tractor and a side-by-side.4 years ago
Arlette Saenz and Katie Lobosco, CNN
Biden extends student loan repayment freeze as program remains in court
The latest extension comes as the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness program remains tied up in the courts.4 years ago
Elizabeth Weiler
Free public transit rides come to Heber Valley
HEBER CITY, Utah — In the summer of 2022, Wasatch County Council approved a sales tax which is now providing funding for free public transit rides throughout Heber Valley. Wasatch County and High Valley Transit entered a three-year, $3 million agreement to offer public bus transit services between Wasatch and Summit Counties, along with micro-transit […]4 years ago
Elizabeth Weiler
Utah animal rights case raising questions about the American food system
After a rare win in the court system, animal activists Wayne Hsiung and Paul Picklesimer look to the future.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Rocky Mountain Power asking customers to lend a hand to those in need
Rocky Mountain Power is asking its customers to participate in the Lend a Hand program to help those individuals in need stay warm during the winter.4 years ago
Heather Kelly
Gas prices tumble in some US cities, not so much in others
The good news is that gas prices are down most everywhere, but several factors that determine the cost of gasoline prevent consistency.4 years ago
Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Business
Thanksgiving dinner will cost 20% more this year because of inflation
A feast for 10 with 12 menu items including a turkey, stuffing, cranberries, and pumpkin pie mix will cost $64.05 on average — up $10.74 from last year. That breaks down to about $6.50 per person, according to the annual survey.4 years ago
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN
How Jell-O lost its spot as America’s favorite dessert
It was adaptable and versatile. Jell-O became a figure of speech and the state food of Utah, where the state's large Mormon population is known for its devotion to the product. Jell-O even went to space.4 years ago
Frank Pallotta, CNN Business
Taylor Swift: Ticketmaster fiasco ‘excruciating for me’
Taylor Swift spoke out Friday about the ticketing debacle that had fans unable to purchase tickets from Ticketmaster.4 years ago
Julia Buckley, CNN
Gigantic floating city design could become the world’s largest boat
A full-on "floating city" according to Lazzarini, the yacht will have space for hotels, shopping malls, parks and even ports for smaller ships and aircraft to get guests there in style.4 years ago
Amie Schaeffer
Utah’s October job reports
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Department of Workforce Services released the October jobs report on Friday morning. The unemployment rate for the state held steady at 2.1%. Utah added 56,000 jobs in the past 12 months making the current job count .1,690,000. Nationally, the unemployment rate increased by two-tenths and sits at 3.7%. The Department of […]4 years ago
Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Business
Freight railroads say strike can still be avoided
Representatives for the freight railroads is confident a new labor deal can be reached.4 years ago
Oliver Darcy, CNN Business
Inside Twitter as ‘mass exodus’ of staffers throws platform’s future into uncertainty
With employees leaving the company, the future of Twitter is uncertain.4 years ago
