Business + Economy

Utah small business...
Adam Small

Several small Utah cities named best in country for starting businesses

Utah boasts several small cities that are ranked among some of the best in the country to start up a small business.
16 days ago
A car is filled at a gas pump in Sandy on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Hurricane season could affect ga...
Britt Johnson

Hurricane season could mean bad news for Utah gas prices

Hurricane season is expected to be intense this year, and while none of them should hit Utah rising gas prices probably will. 
20 days ago
The Delta Center shown...
CHANDLER HOLT AND JAY STEVENS, KSL SPORTS

League approves new NHL team in Utah, owned by Ryan, Ashley Smith

The NHL Board Of Governors approved the establishment of a new hockey franchise (previously Arizona Coyotes) in Utah by Ryan Smith.
20 days ago
slc skyline, the state has introduced the Startup State Initiative...
Heather Peterson

Utah launches Startup State Initiative to help entrepreneurs and small businesses

The Startup State Initiative helps Utahns conduct market research, create a business plan, or network with community partners.
20 days ago
An NYU study shows that people with volatile work schedules are more likely to have health concerns...
Emma Keddington

Volatile work schedules linked to burnout and health problems

A new study finds that volatile work schedules causes burnout and is detrimental to overall health.
21 days ago
Signs are posted for the 2024 Sundance Film Festival on Main Street in Park City on Thursday, Jan. ...
Collin Leonard, KSL.com

Sundance Institute seeks proposals for future location of film festival

The institute is asking for formal proposals in an initial information-gathering period.
21 days ago
alaska airlines flights...
KSL NewsRadio staff

FAA briefly grounds all Alaska Airlines flights, stop now lifted

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide ground stop for Alaska Airlines without giving a reason on Wednesday.
21 days ago
Childcare unaffordable...
Eric Cabrera

Unaffordable childcare plagues Utah families

Childcare in Utah is becoming unaffordable for many Utah parents as costs for care are outpacing inflation.
21 days ago
Disneyland expansion...
AMY TAXIN Associated Press

Southern California city council gives a key approval for Disneyland expansion plan

It would be the biggest expansion of Disney's Southern California theme parks in decades, aiming to create more immersive experiences for guests.
21 days ago
two skiers shown, ski industry in utah has a big economic impact...
Sam Herrera

LISTEN: How the ski industry in Utah impacts the state

Anyone in Utah knows how big the ski industry is, but do they know what it means for the state's economy?
22 days ago
The rear fuselage section of a 777, boeing whistleblower alleges manufacturing issues...
Chris Isidore and Pete Muntean, CNN

Boeing defends its planes’ safety ahead of whistleblower hearing

The FAA is looking into allegations raised by whistleblower and Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour that Boeing took shortcuts when manufacturing certain jets.
22 days ago
People working past retirement age...
Nicole Goodkind, CNN

More people are working well past retirement age. It’s not easy

Americans over 75 are the fastest-growing age group in the workforce, more than quadrupling in size since 1964.
22 days ago
Signs promoting a "closing sale" are posted UWM Men's Shop in downtown Salt Lake City Monday. The b...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

Salt Lake business to relocate to Murray after 119 years; building to be torn down

The business formerly kown as Utah Woolen Mills, is stated to move to Murray before the building is torn down later this year.
24 days ago
wall street and broad signs shown...
STAN CHOE AP Business Writer

Stock market today: Wall Street falls toward its worst week in months as oil jumps

The nation’s largest bank gave a forecast for a key source of income this year that fell below Wall Street’s estimate.
26 days ago
A man sits at an office computer - Companies are experimenting with a four day workweek...
CNN

4-day workweeks may be around the corner. A third of America’s companies are exploring them

Nearly one-third of large US companies are exploring new work schedule shifts such as a four-day workweek, according to a survey by KPMG.
26 days ago
President Joe Biden delivers remarks on student loan debt at Madison College on April 8 in Madison,...
Katie Lobosco, CNN

Biden to forgive $7.4 billion more in student loan debt for 277,000 borrowers

President Joe Biden announced another round of student loan forgiveness helping around 277,000 borrowers.
26 days ago
The Instagram logo is seen on a cell phone in Boston, USA, Oct. 14, 2022....
KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer

Instagram begins blurring nudity in messages to protect teens and fight sexual extortion

Instagram says it's deploying new tools to protect young people, including a feature that will automatically blur nudity in direct messages.
26 days ago
International flights could start flying out of the Provo Airport within the next couple of years, ...
Mariah Maynes

American Airlines announces service to Provo Airport

American Airlines announced that it will begin offering nonstop service to and from Provo airport this fall. 
27 days ago
Mortgage rates soar to their highest level in 21 years...
Peter Johnston

Homebuyers pause as mortgage rates jump

Mortgage rates have jumped to their highest level since Thanksgiving. Potential homebuyers are pressing pause on applying for new home loans.
27 days ago
Members of the International Olympic Committee toured downtown Salt Lake via TRAX during their visi...
Don Brinkerhoff

Olympic committee members ride TRAX as part of Utah tour

Members of the International Olympic Committee got a tour of Salt Lake, including parts of its public transport system.
27 days ago
In this July 20, 2017, file photo, former NFL football star O.J. Simpson appears via video for his ...
Mariah Maynes

OJ Simpson dead at 76

The family of OJ Simpson announced via X that the former football player died after a battle with cancer. 
27 days ago
Rents and gas prices are keeping inflation high, leading to the Fed avoiding cutting interest rates...
CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, Associated Press

Higher gas and rents keep US inflation elevated, likely delaying Fed rate cuts

The Fed will decide whether to cut interest rates, as gas and rent remain persistently high. Other core prices are up, too.
27 days ago
Utah is ranked second for working from home in 2024, according to a new study from WalletHub....
Tammy Kikuchi

Utah ranked second for working from home new study finds

Utah is ranked second in the nation for working from home in 2024, according to a new study from WalletHub.
27 days ago
subscriptions...
Curt Gresseth

New Utah law targets auto-renewal subscriptions

A new Utah law says companies now have between 30 and 60 days to notify subscribers of their upcoming automatic renewal.
28 days ago