Business & Economy

A grant worth $1.46 million has been awarded to Salt Lake County's childcare and early head start c...
Mark Jones

Grant worth $1.46 million awarded to Salt Lake County’s childcare centers

Salt Lake County's childcare centers have received a grant of $1.46 million from the Utah Department of Workforce Service Office of Childcare.
4 years ago
UTA trax train shown, uta offers summer youth pass...
Alejandro Lucero

Riverton Mayor says UTA overlooks parts of Utah

Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs says UTA does not provide transit options in the southwest corner of Salt Lake County.
4 years ago
A man is shown at his work from home setup...
Kira Hoffelmeyer

New survey finds that energy costs drove Utahns back into the office

A new survey found that work-from-home setups were abandoned this summer as rising energy costs drove workers back to their offices.
4 years ago
A suspect is in custody Wednesday evening after University of Utah Police say two hidden cameras we...
Mark Jones

Study finds engineering, computer science jobs are key to Utah’s economy

Jobs in the engineering and computer science industries created more than 238,000 jobs during 2020, according to the most recent report from the Ken. C. Gardner Policy Institute.
4 years ago
BIRD provo...
Simone Seikaly

For e-transportation needs in Provo, Bird is the word

Bird Global launched a shared mobility program in Provo over the weekend that offers rentable scooters and e-bikes.
4 years ago
2020 recession - recession in the US...
Julia Horowitz, CNN Business

‘The worst is yet to come’: IMF issues stark recession warning

The prospects for the global economy outlined by the IMF are the third weakest since 2001.
4 years ago
Utah's Black Business' will be showcased throughout the All Star weekend, creating opportunity to c...
Waverly Golden

Mountain America Credit Union and Utah Black Chamber will giveaway $22,500 in grants

For the next 15 months, on the first Friday of each month, three Utah Black Chamber members are randomly chosen to receive grants.
4 years ago
The US Postal Service proposed increased prices “to offset the rise in inflation,” according to...
Shawna Mizelle, CNN

US Postal Service proposes increased prices ‘to offset’ inflation

The price hikes include a three-cent increase to purchase a stamp and a four-cent increase to mail a postcard.
4 years ago
A Now Hiring sign hangs in the window of Zupas in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. (Ben ...
PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer

US hiring stayed solid in September as employers add 263,000

Some economists remain hopeful that despite the persistent inflation pressures, the Fed will still manage to achieve a so-called soft landing.
4 years ago
Women owned businesses are struggling according to study...
Aimee Cobabe

New survey suggests women who own businesses are struggling

A new survey found that a majority of women-owned businesses in Utah say the biggest challenges come from balancing life and gender barriers.
4 years ago
A Utah apartment spokesman shares his insights on how to make apartment life better and more afford...
Elizabeth Weiler

$10 million donated to the Utah Housing Preservation Fund

The Utah Housing Preservation Fund just received a multi-million dollar donation from a bank making more affordable housing in Utah.
4 years ago
Protestors at the stolen piglets trial...
Elizabeth Weiler

Two men accused of stealing dying piglets from Utah farm face charges

The trial involving two stolen piglets is underway in St. George. The suspects are facing ten years or more in prison if convicted.
4 years ago
IRS texts are bogus. Picture shows a sign saying "warning, scam alert" on a keyboard...
Mark Jackson

IRS warns taxpayers of ‘smishing’ scams involving IRS-themed texts

The IRS never texts asking for personal information, and it warns that messages claiming to be from the IRS are bogus and risky. Texting scams aim to get people's personal data.
4 years ago
university of utah stadium and campus...
Waverly Golden

Other paths to consider when thinking about attending college

Following the student loan forgiveness announcement, college is on everyone's mind. Dave Noriega takes an in-depth look at the alternatives.
4 years ago
agriculture...
Mark Jones

Three additional cases of avian influenza confirmed in Sanpete County

The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food announced Friday that three additional cases of avian influenza have been confirmed on turkey farms in Sanpete County.
4 years ago
A grant worth $1.46 million has been awarded to Salt Lake County's childcare and early head start c...
Alejandro Lucero

Annual Golden Key Awards presented to local businesses

Golden Key Awards recognize the people and businesses who believe in Utahns with disabilities, said a press release. Nine businesses were recognized today.
4 years ago
A group breaks ground on the Best Friends housing project in Kanab....
Britt Johnson

Best Friends Animal Society building housing for employees in Kanab

Best Friends Animal Society houses its headquarters and sanctuary in Kanab, Utah -- along with about half of its employees.
4 years ago
FILE: The Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City is pictured on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. (Kristin Murphy, Des...
Lindsay Aerts

Silicon Summit announces statewide expansion

Silicon Summit will announce their plans for expansion. Starting next year, the two-day summit will be held over one week.
4 years ago
FILE - Data from the website FlightAware shows more than 4,731 flights were canceled globally on Ja...
Pete Muntean and Greg Wallace, CNN

Airports and airlines brace for a major impact from Hurricane Ian

Airlines, airports and the federal government are bracing for aviation infrastructure to take a major blow from Hurricane Ian.
4 years ago
kia markups...
Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business

Kia, once the ‘value’ brand, now has the biggest price markups

On average, Kia cars and SUVs are selling for about 6% over their sticker price, according to data from Edmunds.com.
4 years ago
Heart surgery...
Mark Jones

Name change coming to Intermountain Healthcare next year

In 2023, Intermountain Healthcare will change its name to Intermountain Health.
4 years ago
Inland Port Authority Plan...
Becky Bruce

The plan to build an inland port/commerce hub is on hold

The announcement comes about a week after a state audit suggested that the Utah Inland Port Authority needs a master plan.
4 years ago
Office space may look more like this work from home setup in the future in Utah...
Adam Small

Working from home associated with increase in housing prices, study finds

One reason for the increase could be the extra space needed as our homes became our offices when working from home.
4 years ago
Intermountain milestone 1 million tests...
Mark Jones

Intermountain Healthcare purchases land near Ephraim

Intermountain Healthcare has plans to develop 35 acres of land in the Ephraim area into a new hospital.
4 years ago