Business & Economy
Shelby Lofton, KSL
Could a ‘Super El Niño’ deliver a big winter for Utah? Forecasters and resorts weigh in
Utah ski resorts are already setting opening dates for the upcoming winter season as meteorologists monitor what could become one of the strongest El Niño events on record.2 hours ago
Carter Williams, KSL
‘It’s run its course’: Utah ready to sell Lake Powell ferry as reservoir hits new low
Citing diminishing use due to low water levels, Utah lawmakers voted unanimously this week to begin permanently discontinuing the Lake Powell ferry.1 day ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL
‘State-sponsored propaganda’: Environmental groups file FTC complaint over Utah nuclear ads
Advocacy groups filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission on Monday accusing Utah energy officials of producing misleading ads promoting nuclear energy.2 days ago
Alex Cabrero, KSL
Utah State Ag-DRIP program helps farmers conserve water in Colorado River Basin
Utah State University researchers are developing ways to update irrigations systems on Utah farms, with the goal of optimizing agricultural water use in the Colorado River Basin.2 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL
New documents reveal more about Intermountain’s LDS Hospital ‘replacement’ plans
Intermountain Health revealed more details about its planned hospital near Salt Lake City's downtown core, nearly two years after securing a landmark rezone at the site of the city's old Sears location.4 days ago
Annette Campbell, KSL
One year later: Main Street businesses rebuilding after devastating downtown Salt Lake City fire
One year after a devastating fire destroyed five businesses on downtown Salt Lake City's Main Street, signs of recovery are emerging.6 days ago
Shelby Lofton, KSL
Utah ski resorts consider big impacts as Sunshine Protection Act progresses
The Sunshine Protection Act would make daylight saving time permanent year-round. Supporters argue the change would lead to increased outdoor and economic activity in the winter.6 days ago
Anne D'innocenzio, Associated Press
US retail sales unexpectedly post largest drop in more than a year
U.S. retail sales dropped 0.6% in July, the largest decline since May 2025.6 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Commission OKs proposed tower at Sugar House Zions location, but not full height
A plan to redevelop an existing Zions Bank branch location within the heart of Sugar House received the green light to move forward, but it might not be as tall as developers envisioned.7 days ago
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL
Shoplifting survey points to financial strain as Americans struggle with costs
A new survey suggests some Americans are using an illegal way to stretch their budgets: shoplifting.7 days ago
Don Brinkerhoff, KSL
Coal’s economic impact on Carbon and Emery counties
Carbon and Emery counties would be economically devastated if the Hunter and Huntington coal-powered plants were to shut down, a review by the University of Utah and the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute found.8 days ago
Adam Small, KSL
Great Salt Lake not expected to hit new low in 2026; but what if it does in the future?
At 4,190.4 feet above sea level, Utah's Great Salt Lake is quickly approaching its second-lowest level ever recorded. But on the brighter side, water officials say we'd have already h it a record low if not for the work done by Utahns to conserve.8 days ago
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News
Are there upsides to this summer’s slow housing market?
In a late summer housing market, many buyers are making a final push to find a new home before school starts and sellers are feeling more pressure on prices.8 days ago
Becky Bruce
Nearly 1 in 4 college-educated workers in Utah came from somewhere else
The college-educated workforce in Utah boasts a higher-than-average number of "study and stay" graduates -- who came here for college, then stuck around.10 days ago
Eric Cabrera
Data centers could initially lower some Utah property taxes – then create a ‘boomerang effect’
A new analysis shows that a multibillion-dollar data center moving into a Utah community could initially lower property taxes for existing property owners. But that relief may not last.10 days ago
Tim Vandenack, KSL
Weber County leaders interested in nuclear power potential, host symposium on topic
Weber County officials hosted a symposium on nuclear energy as a means of gauging its potential fit locally. No specific projects are in the works in Weber County, however.13 days ago
Eva Terry, Deseret News
Can we keep AI from risking national security?
Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy has entered the AI regulatory battle, as many Americans continue to ask who wields ultimate power: the government or artificial intelligence.13 days ago
Shelby Lofton, KSL
Utah farmers urge consumers to buy local fruit after freeze slashes harvest
A warm winter and damaging April freeze wiped out much of Utah's fruit crop this year, leaving farmers with a greater need for consumer support.13 days ago
Paul Wiseman and Josh Boak, Associated Press
US job market stalled in July as employers cut 23,000 jobs, delivering political setback to Trump
The U.S. job market stalled unexpectedly last month, as employers cut 23,000 jobs in July.13 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL
More than a ‘traditional park’? Salt Lake City unveils final vision for Fleet Block open space
Utah's capital city unveiled its final vision for the Fleet Block open space on Wednesday, which calls for a mix of amenities within a 2.4-acre space near the corner of 900 South and 300 West.14 days ago
Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer
Jalapeños linked to a US salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor
Federal officials have traced a multistate salmonella outbreak to jalapeño peppers from a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico.14 days ago
Debbie Worthen, KSL
Utah officials say Construction Fraud Task Force making progress 1 year after launch
One year after Utah launched a specialized task force to combat residential construction fraud, state leaders said the effort is beginning to show results.15 days ago
Tim Vandenack, KSL
O’Leary Digital, Box Elder County press court to dismiss data center foes’ lawsuit
O'Leary Digital and Box Elder County seek dismissal of the lawsuit filed against them by a coalition of Box Elder County residents pressing for a public vote on the O'Leary data center project.15 days ago
