Business & Economy

A layer of snow remains in the Daybreak neighborhood of South Jordan with Mount Olympus in the back...
Carter Williams, KSL

Utah reaches New Year’s with one of its lowest snowpacks. Will the trend continue?

Utah's snowpack remains barely above 2018's New Year's Day record low level, but experts are hopeful for more snow and above-normal precipitation possible in January.
8 months ago
FILE - Pages from the U.S. Affordable Care Act health insurance website healthcare.gov are seen on ...
Ali Swenson, Associated Press

Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes

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8 months ago
child care funds...
Charlotte Kramon and Sarah Brumfield, Associated Press

What to know about Trump administration freezing federal child care funds

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8 months ago
constitution...
Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

Chief Justice says Constitution remains ‘firm and unshaken’ with major Supreme Court rulings ahead

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8 months ago
trading...
Alex Veiga, Associated Press

Wall Street falls in light trading on the final day of 2025, another banner year for markets

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8 months ago
Megan Ali holds the gas nozzle before filling her car at a station on State Street in Salt Lake Cit...
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News

Which residents pay more at the pump due to gas taxes?

Utah, according to the State Tax Commission, recorded its highest rate of state gas taxes at 38.5 cents per gallon in 2025, but the rate is expected to drop come Jan. 1 to 37.9 cents.
8 months ago
fraud...
Heather Peterson

“Zero tolerance for fraud, waste, and abuse”: Gov Cox explains how officials prevent fraud in Utah

Gov. Spencer Cox claimed that alleged fraud related to several daycares in Minnesota is not happening in Utah, thanks in part to his GRIT Initiative.
8 months ago
Credit cards as seen July 1, 2021, in Orlando, Fla....
Jacob Freeman

Making a money-related New Year’s resolution? Here’s some tips

It's time to make your New Year's resolutions, and many of us will make ones about money.
8 months ago
Pinkbox Doughnuts in American Fork. The first of two new Utah locations is set to open on Jan. 17. ...
Curtis Booker, KSL

Vegas doughnut franchise expands to northern Utah; opening date set for American Fork store

Doughnut enthusiasts will have another establishment to help satisfy their cravings soon in northern Utah.
8 months ago
FILE - A motorist fills up the tank of a vehicle at a gasoline station Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Li...
Wyatte Grantham-Philips, AP Business Writer

US drivers are seeing lower gas prices this holiday season

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8 months ago
Workers at Beaver Mountain have been keeping the slopes groomed as much as possible to be ready for...
Mike Anderson, KSL

Beaver Mountain delays opening until after Christmas, first time in several decades

For the first time since at least the late 70's Beaver Mountain ski resort will not open in time for Christmas. Record warm temperatures and rain are to blame.
8 months ago
economy sector...
Logan Stefanich, KSL

Utah’s economy remains steadier than national trends; experts monitoring key sectors

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8 months ago
order...
Logan Stefanich, KSL

Utah man ordered to pay up to $7.9M for running e-commerce scam

Wilde was ordered Thursday to pay up to $7.9 million in restitution after the Utah Division of Consumer Protection filed a complaint.
8 months ago
Former United States Sen. Mitt Romney at the Thomas S. Monson Center in Salt Lake City on March 27....
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff

Mitt Mamdani? Romney says it’s time to tax the rich

Former Utah Sen. Mitt Romney argued in a recent op-ed in the New York Times that it's time to raise taxes on the wealthiest Americans.
8 months ago
FILE: According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of gas dropped four cents from last week to...
Joe Wirthlin

National average gas prices drop to December 2020 levels

According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of gas dropped four cents from last week to $2.89 across the United States, the cheapest December gas prices since 2020.
8 months ago
FILE: A U.S. Postal Service truck is used to deliver mail on September 12, 2024 in Miami Beach, Flo...
Associated Press

Postal service plans to open last-mile delivery network to more shippers

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8 months ago
The Colorado River is visible flowing through the Grand Canyon as seen from the south rim of Grand ...
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News

New report outlines the crisis on the Colorado River and the ongoing threats

Called “Colorado River Insights 2025: Dancing with Deadpool,” the report details a dire assessment of the basin’s worsening crisis and offers options for reform.
8 months ago
People walk through the River Tunnel, which connects Concourse A and Concourse B at the Salt Lake C...
Britt Johnson

Salt Lake City International Airport ranked #2 for most reliable airport right before holiday travel rush

Salt Lake City International Airport only has 0.6% of flights that get canceled and 15% that get delayed. According to a recent study by Squaremouth, that's better than the airports in almost any other state in the country.
8 months ago
Medical technology company Stryker last week announced the expansion of its Salt Lake City operatio...
Logan Stefanich, KSL

Stryker Utah expansion expected to bring over $615M in investments, 862 new jobs

The expansion was driven by the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity awarding Stryker with a post-performance tax reduction as part of the state's Economic Development Tax Increment Financing program.
8 months ago
Goud Maragani, center, speaks to Salt Lake County Clerk's Office employees before signing a petitio...
Carter Williams, KSL

Frustrated Salt Lake County residents seek referendum on 14% tax increase

Goud Maragani, of Riverton, knew he wasn't alone in his frustration after Salt Lake County leaders voted last week to increase countywide property taxes by about 14%.
8 months ago
An aerial view of Silicon Ridge, in Utah County, where a mineral discovery was made. Ionic Mineral ...
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News

Company uncovers bevy of critical and rare earth minerals in Utah County

The discovery by Ionic Mineral Technologies strengthens U.S. critical and rare earth mineral supply amid China's export restrictions.
8 months ago
A graphic illustration of people holding holiday gift boxes and gift bags....
Adriana Morga, Associated Press

Experts share their top tips to save money this holiday season

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8 months ago
FILE - Shoppers browse through Kohl's department store for Black Friday deals, Nov. 28, 2025, in Wo...
Josh Boak and Amelia-Deveaux, Associated Press

This holiday season isn’t very merry for consumers, an AP-NORC poll finds

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8 months ago
U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia, Wedn...
Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press

New coins will commemorate 250th anniversary of American independence. Here’s how they’ll look

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8 months ago