Business & Economy
Fatima Hussein, Associated Press
IRS will furlough nearly half of its workforce as the government shutdown enters a second week
The IRS initially planned to stay open using funds from Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act. But now only about half of the IRS' 75,000 employees will remain working.10 months ago
Associated Press
Foster Poultry Farms recalls nearly 4 million pounds of chicken corn dogs due to wood in batter
The chicken corn dog products were made between July 30, 2024, and Aug. 4, 2025, and sold under a variety of names.10 months ago
DEE-ANN DURBIN AND TED SHAFFREY
Gatorade and Cheetos are among the Pepsi products getting a natural dye makeover
Pepsi has a new challenge: keeping products like Gatorade and Cheetos vivid and colorful without the artificial dyes that U.S. consumers are increasingly rejecting.10 months ago
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com
Utah tax officials deny tax hikes from 35 cities, school districts and other entities
In a departure from prior years, the Utah State Tax Commission has denied requests for property tax hikes put forward by more than 30 cities, school districts and other taxing entities across the state.10 months ago
Simone Seikaly
US government shutdown could last ‘a couple of weeks,’ says Sen. John Curtis
Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, said the shutdown "feels like a longer one, because of the positions that everybody has staked out."10 months ago
Carlysle Price
Utah announces 5 national parks to remain open during government shutdown
While the shutdown will impact things like federal student loans, it will not affect the ability to visit Utah’s most-visited national parks.10 months ago
LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK and STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press
Government shutdown takes hold with mass layoffs looming and no end in sight
As the shutdown began Democrats held firm to demands to salvage health care subsidies, while the White House threatened mass layoffs of federal workers in a matter of days.10 months ago
JOSH BOAK Associated Press
Trump administration puts on hold $18 billion in funding for New York City infrastructure projects
The Trump’s administration is citing the government shutdown in explaining why it's holding up funding for roughly $18 billion for a new rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River between New York City and New Jersey and an extension of the city’s Second Avenue subway.10 months ago
Deja Brown
Maven Block Party aims to empower women entrepreneurs and connect them with the community
Salt Lake City's Maven Block Party is back for its seventh year, transforming a street into a celebration of women-led businesses, creativity and community.10 months ago
Brian Carlson, KSL TV
Salt Lake City celebrating the end of Sugar House 2100 South construction project
Salt Lake City is celebrating the end of a painful construction project in Sugar House.10 months ago
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com
First the IRS wanted to cut jobs in Ogden, now it’s seeking 300-plus new workers
Union leader Robert Lawrence attributes the shift to missteps by the Department of Governmental Efficiency.10 months ago
ADRIANA MORGA Associated Press
Gen Z’s credit scores are dropping. Here’s what to do if yours is too
Gen Z has seen its credit scores drop more than any other generation over the past year, according to a new report out this week.10 months ago
CALEIGH WELLS Associated Press
Did you dawdle on that new heat pump or EV? Better move fast to get those tax credits
Tax incentives that saved U.S. residents thousands of dollars on home efficiency upgrades, clean energy installations and EVs expire soon.10 months ago
DEJA BROWN
Monte culinary experience highlights South American roots and Utah’s biodiversity
It might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of global fine dining, but tucked inside South Salt Lake, a new restaurant is proving otherwise.11 months ago
Associated Press
Web of business interests shows that Kimmel’s future rests on far more than his jokes
The decision about whether to keep Jimmy Kimmel on his late-night ABC show depends on far more than his jokes.11 months ago
Cora Lewis, Associated Press
What the Fed rate cut will mean for your finances
The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time in nine months. Since the last cut, progress on inflation has slowed while the labor market has cooled.11 months ago
Randall Jeppesen
UDOT explains proposed FrontRunner expansion in Provo that may impact homes
Proposed FrontRunner expansion in areas of Provo has residents concerned about their homes.11 months ago
Associated Press
US electric grids under pressure from energy-hungry data centers are changing strategy
Policymakers nationwide are considering bumping the energy-hungry data centers off grids during power emergencies.11 months ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com
Utah’s job market, consumer sentiment remain stable despite national declines
Despite the slowing of the national job market and declining consumer sentiment, Utah is still in a good spot.11 months ago
Eric Cabrera
Construction, hospitality businesses in Utah report increased ICE inspections
A Utah immigration attorney said these types of ICE inspections are not new. But they are becoming more common.11 months ago
Paul Wiseman, AP Economics Writer
New data shows the job market was much weaker than thought in 2024 and so far this year
The Labor Department reported Tuesday that employers added 911,000 fewer jobs than originally reported from April 2024 through March.11 months ago
DEBBIE WORTHEN
Tragedy at Blatch’s Backyard BBQ: Chef survives fire, restaurant destroyed
Chris Blatchford, owner of Blatch’s Backyard BBQ, suffered a critical diabetic episode while lighting equipment at his vegan barbecue restaurant on Wednesday.11 months ago
Emma Riley, KSL TV
Assistance fund for employees impacted by Main St. fire hits goal; owners share what’s next
Nearly a month after fires closed four of Salt Lake’s most popular bars and restaurants, The Downtown’s Alliances Employee Assistance Fund raised $494,000 for the 160 employees who lost their jobs.11 months ago
