Business & Economy
Carter Williams, KSL
Salt Lake City finalizes redevelopment plan for Smith’s Ballpark
The plan includes partial demolition of Smith's Ballpark for housing, business and more.8 months ago
Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press
PepsiCo to cut prices, eliminate products as part of a deal with an activist investor
Pepsico announced plans to cut prices and eliminate some of its products on Monday. It didn’t disclose which products or how much it would cut prices.8 months ago
Heather Peterson
Legislature plans to repeal recent collective bargaining ban, but more reforms could be on the way
Utah's legislature plans to repeal a recent law that bans state employees from collective bargaining during Tuesday's special session. However, that does not mean the legislature is done trying to reform the state's union policies.8 months ago
Shelby Lofton, KSL TV
Skiers camp out at Snowbasin for first chair at the start of resort’s 85th season
Despite weeks of sparse snowfall, excitement at Snowbasin is high. Groups of skiers and snowboarders have already pitched tents near the Needles Gondola.8 months ago
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com
Immigration crackdown could have ripple effects in construction sector, report warns
A report from Construction Coverage said the construction sector in Utah could undergo strain with the crackdowns in illegal immigration.8 months ago
Geoff Mulvihill and Darlene Superville, Associated Press
Trump administration says it will withhold SNAP from Democrat-led states if they don’t provide data
The Trump administration says it will withhold SNAP food aid from recipients in most Democratic-controlled states starting next week unless they provide data about those receiving the assistance.8 months ago
Wyatte Grantham-Philips
Shoppers spend billions on Black Friday to snag holiday deals, despite wider economic uncertainty
Shoppers spent billions online and in person this Black Friday, with more purchases expected throughout the Thanksgiving weekend.8 months ago
Shelby Lofton, KSL TV
Warm weather, little snow cause hurdles at ski resorts
Some ski seasons come by quickly. Others — like this year's — not so much. Here's a look at where things stand across dry Utah.8 months ago
Jack Brook, Associated Press/Report for America
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a rare Superman comic book! And it fetched $9.12M!
This month's sale surpassed the previous record of $6 million from another Superman-related comic sold last year.8 months ago
Curtis Booker, KSL.com
New retail developments, businesses in Tooele aim to strengthen local spending and jobs
Population isn't the only measure of growth in the northwest pocket of the state; the county's largest city is also seeing an uptick in new businesses.8 months ago
David A. Lieb and Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press
What to know about expanded work requirements about to kick in for SNAP
Many people are already barred from receiving the food aid for more than three months every three years if they're not working, volunteering or taking classes.9 months ago
Associated Press
Flush with cash? Fully functional, solid gold toilet sells for $12.1M at auction
A Gustav Klimt portrait painting sold Tuesday for $236 million, a record for a modern art piece, at an auction where a solid gold, fully functional toilet satirizing the ultrarich also fetched $12.1 million.9 months ago
Tammy Kikuchi
Apartment glut in SLC leads to lower rents and incentives from landlords
Rents are down in the Salt Lake City market. To such an extent, renters are being offered incentives to move in.9 months ago
Josh Boak, Associated Press
New analysis shows more US consumers are falling behind on their utility bills
A new analysis of consumer data shows that more people in the United States are falling behind on their utility bills.9 months ago
Associated Press
What to know as the US Mint in Philadelphia prepares to press its final penny
The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia will soon cease circulating its last penny, marking the latest step in the 1-cent coin's demise.9 months ago
Eric Cabrera
Utah SNAP recipients to receive full November benefits after federal shutdown ends
Thousands of Utah families who rely on food assistance will begin seeing their full November SNAP benefits as early as Friday, following the reopening of the federal government.9 months ago
Andrew Dalton, AP Entertainment Writer
A happy circumstance: Bob Ross paintings sell for more than $600K to help public TV stations
The paintings were the first of 30 Ross works being sold to benefit public TV stations hurt by cuts in federal funding.9 months ago
Shelby Lofton, KSL TV and Eric Cabrera, KSL NewsRadio
Taylor Swift sparks sales surge for Utah jewelry brand
Orders have skyrocketed for Audry Rose Jewelry and website traffic is up by 800% since Swift was seen wearing their lock necklace and diamond trail lariat.9 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Salt Lake City’s historic Tower Theatre may look more like its old self with new plans
The owners of a historic theater within Salt Lake City's 9th and 9th business district have a new plan for the building.9 months ago
Dee-Ann Durbin, AP Business Writer
Wendy’s to close hundreds of US stores in bid to halt falling profit
The Dublin, Ohio-based chain said during a conference call with investors Friday that it planned to begin closing restaurants in the fourth quarter of this year.9 months ago
Britt Johnson
New podcast aims to educate people about scams
"The Scamalot Fraudcast: Silly name, serious scams." That's the intro to the all-new, weekly podcast by the Utah Department of Commerce.9 months ago
Joe Wirthlin
Pennies past their prime? Utah consumer protection suggests businesses round their cents
The Utah Division of Consumer Protection released recommended guidelines to help Utah businesses dealing with the shortage of pennies in the U.S.9 months ago
Simone Seikaly
UDOT moves all I-215 west-belt traffic to north side
A UDOT official said all drivers on I-215 will be divereted to the northbound side of the freeway between I-80 and state Route 201.9 months ago
