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When will Salt Palace renovations begin? These are some of the next steps
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 30 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
Construction around the Salt Palace Convention Center could begin quickly once a sale of its western end is finalized in 2027, leaving some bracing for impacts.
House panel drops bid to remove FTC's antitrust authority
Jody Godoy, Reuters | Updated April 30 - 4:05 p.m. | Save Story
The House Judiciary Committee reversed course on a proposal to remove the Federal Trade Commission's antitrust authority on Wednesday.
The home of Elon Musk's SpaceX could become an official Texas city called Starbase
Jim Vertuno, Associated Press | Posted April 30 - 12:58 p.m. | Save Story
Elon Musk has for years made Texas a business home and playground. Now a small patch of coastal South Texas — home to his rocket company SpaceX — could become a city known as Starbase.
Facebook parent Meta Platforms launches standalone AI assistant app
Reuters | Posted April 30 - 10:59 a.m. | Save Story
Facebook parent Meta Platforms on Tuesday launched a separate app for its Meta AI assistant, similar to those offered by Microsoft-backed OpenAI and Alphabet's Google.
Smith unveils plans for redesigned Delta Center, 450-stall parking garage outside
Carter Williams and Ryan Miller, KSL.com | Updated April 30 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
Smith Entertainment Group unveiled new details about the future of the Delta Center, which is now under remodeling.
Economy contracts in the first quarter; tariffs unleash flood of imports
Lucia Mutikani, Reuters | Posted April 30 - 9:12 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. economy contracted in the first quarter, weighed down by a deluge of goods imported by businesses eager to avoid higher costs.
Know your rights when an airline delays your luggage
Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV | Posted April 30 - 7:45 a.m. | Save Story
A luggage delay frustrated a Utah couple who arrived at their cruise ship's departure port without clothes and other essentials. But what are your rights when an airline delays your luggage?
Trump eases auto tariffs burden as Lutnick touts first foreign trade deal
David Lawder, Andrea Shalal and Kalea Hall, Reuters | Posted April 30 - 7:26 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump signed a pair of orders to soften the blow of his auto tariffs Tuesday with a mix of credits and relief from other levies on materials, and his trade team touted its first deal with a foreign trading partner.
Salt Lake County sells portion of Salt Palace to Smith Entertainment Group for $55M
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated April 29 - 8:18 p.m. | Save Story
Smith Entertainment Group has acquired a large portion of the Salt Palace Convention Center as its vision for downtown's future continues to take shape.
Amazon denies it planned to disclose cost of US tariffs on its website
Andrea Shalal and Steve Holland, Reuters | Updated April 29 - 2:37 p.m. | Save Story
Amazon denied a report on Tuesday that it planned to disclose the cost that U.S. tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump was adding to its products, after the White House blasted the initial story.
UPS to cut 20,000 jobs on reduced Amazon deliveries
Abhinav Parmar and Lisa Baertlein, Reuters | Updated April 29 - 1:31 p.m. | Save Story
UPS on Tuesday said it would slash 20,000 jobs and shut 73 facilities as part of a planned reduction in deliveries for Amazon.
Trump to sign order granting some auto tariff relief, White House says
Jeff Mason and David Shepardson, Reuters | Posted April 29 - 10:11 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Tuesday to soften the impact of his automotive tariffs, the White House said.
US consumer confidence plunges in April
Reuters | Posted April 29 - 8:45 a.m. | Save Story
U.S. consumer confidence slumped to a nearly five-year low in March as growing concerns over tariffs weighed on the economic outlook.
American Airlines ends JetBlue talks, sues over collapsed alliance
Reuters | Posted April 29 - 7:21 a.m. | Save Story
American Airlines has ended partnership talks with carrier JetBlue Airways and filed a lawsuit seeking damages after the collapse of the Northeast Alliance, Vice Chair Steve Johnson said in a letter to employees on Monday.
3 southern Utah cities take top spots concerning small business in America
Mori Kessler, St. George News | Posted April 28 - 9:32 p.m. | Save Story
Three of the top five cities to start a small business in America this year are in southern Utah, according to an annual report from financial advisers at WalletHub.
Some Amazon sellers are pulling out of Prime Day amid Trump tariffs
Arriana McLymore and Greg Bensinger, Reuters | Posted April 28 - 8:07 p.m. | Save Story
Amazon's Prime Day is losing its luster among a critical group: sellers.
St. George City Council approves new location for In-N-Out Burger
Mori Kessler, St. George News | Posted April 28 - 6:14 p.m. | Save Story
St. George will soon be home to the second location in southern Utah of a highly popular burger joint known for its simple menu and long car lines at the drive-through.
Stock market uncertainty makes many Americans wary of spending on travel
Doyinsola Oladipo, Reuters | Posted April 28 - 3:40 p.m. | Save Story
Many budget-conscious Americans appear to be hesitant about discretionary spending, particularly on travel, industry experts say.
How the U.'s Master of Business Creation is fostering scores of student-entrepreneurs
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted April 28 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
The University of Utah's Master of Business Creation program has become a launch pad for hundreds of local student-entrepreneurs who are committed to growing their startup company.
Swire Coca-Cola working to repair soda machines and coolers in sustainable way
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted April 27 - 10:24 p.m. | Save Story
The Coca-Cola vending machines, soda fountains and coolers we all see at gas stations and restaurants are refurbished at the Swire Coca-Cola facility in Draper.
Utah lawmakers aim to restrict soda from being purchased with food stamps — not candy
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted April 27 - 8:32 a.m. | Save Story
This year, the Utah Legislature passed a law aiming to restrict Utahns from using SNAP funds to purchase soda. Here's a look at the law and what it does.
Japan's Nintendo fans test Switch 2 ahead of launch amid tariff worries
Irene Wang and Tim Kelly, Reuters | Posted April 26 - 11:18 a.m. | Save Story
Nintendo fans were given a chance to try out the company's new Switch 2 gaming device at an event near Tokyo on Saturday, ahead of a release that some worry could be overshadowed by tariffs driving up prices.
Conflicting US-China talks statements add to global trade confusion
Andrew Silver, Trixie Yap and Gram Slattery, Reuters | Updated April 25 - 10:04 p.m. | Save Story
U.S. President Donald Trump asserted in an interview published Friday that tariff negotiations were underway with China, but Beijing denied any talks were taking place, the latest in a series of conflicting signals over what progress was being made to de-escalate a trade war threatening to sap global growth.
'It is the year of Lisa': Salt Lake Chamber presents Lisa Eccles the Giant in our City award
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted April 25 - 9:42 a.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake Chamber presented its 2025 Giant in our City award to Lisa Eccles, president and chief operating officer of the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation.
Sales of existing homes in the US fell in March
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted April 25 - 8:28 a.m. | Save Story
Sales of existing homes in the United States fell 5.9% in March, the biggest monthly decline in more than two years.
What to do when a store going under refuses to take gift cards
Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV | Posted April 25 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
For many folks, gift cards are the go-to gift. They're generally welcome for most any occasion, plus they hold their value. Well, so thought a Kaysville woman until the now bankrupt crafts retailer Joann refused to honor her gift cards.
Ozempic copies restricted after US judge denies injunction
Patrick Wingrove and Dan Levine, Reuters | Posted April 25 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
A U.S. judge on Thursday rejected a bid by compounding pharmacies to keep making copies of Novo Nordisk's popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy while a legal challenge over drug shortages unfolds, court records show.
McDonald's is adding its first new permanent addition to its menu in 4 years
Jordan Valinsky, CNN | Posted April 24 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
Beginning May 5, the chain will start selling McCrispy Strips, an extension of the chain's crispy chicken sandwich, its last permanent menu item, which McDonald's began selling in 2021 after a Popeyes version exploded in popularity.
US and South Korea had 'very successful' trade talks, Bessent says
Jihoon Lee and Nandita Bose, Reuters | Posted April 24 - 7:38 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. and South Korea had a "very successful" meeting on Thursday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, as the two countries opened trade talks with Seoul seeking a path to diminish the stiff tariffs President Donald Trump is angling to impose.
China pushes for tariff cancellation to end US trade war
Yukun Zhang, Jing Xu and Lewis Jackson, Reuters | Posted April 24 - 5:45 p.m. | Save Story
China called for all "unilateral" U.S. tariffs to be canceled on Thursday, as signs emerged that the Trump administration may de-escalate its trade war with Beijing.
US new home sales jump in March; supply still rising
Lucia Mutikani, Reuters | Updated April 24 - 8:41 a.m. | Save Story
Sales of new U.S. single-family homes increased more than expected in March as buyers rushed to take advantage of a decline in mortgage rates, but a gloomy economic outlook poses a challenge to the housing market recovery.
Temple Square's restaurants will reopen this year, but with some big changes
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 24 - 8:24 a.m. | Save Story
A pair of Temple Square restaurants, closed for years, will reopen later this year, while two others will not return.
Nintendo's robust lottery applications indicate pent-up Switch 2 demand
Sam Nussey, Reuters | Posted April 24 - 6:46 a.m. | Save Story
Nintendo said on Wednesday it has received 2.2 million applications in the lottery for its Switch 2 gaming device in Japan but cannot fulfil all the demand, indicating significant consumer enthusiasm for the more powerful gaming device.
Americans sour on Trump's handling of the economy, poll finds
Jason Lange, Reuters | Posted April 23 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
Americans elected President Donald Trump in hopes that he would fight inflation and boost the U.S. economy, but they are giving the Republican poor marks for his handling of both, a poll shows.
'Up in the air': Several hundred Ogden IRS workers take part in job event amid talk of cuts
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted April 23 - 9:06 p.m. | Save Story
Several hundred people took part in a job-fair type event geared to Ogden's contingent of IRS workers given talk of job cuts in the agency.
FAA finds safety concerns at Las Vegas airport in review spurred by collision in Washington
Josh Funk and Hallie Golden, Associated Press | Posted April 23 - 7:32 p.m. | Save Story
A federal review of helicopter safety prompted by the deadly midair collision in January between a passenger jet and Army helicopter in Washington, D.C., revealed dangerous flying conditions at the Las Vegas airport.
Trump pushes training for skilled trades that do not require college
Trevor Hunnicutt and Timothy Aeppel, Reuters | Posted April 23 - 5:31 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump signed on Wednesday an order to improve job training for skilled trades, an initiative twinned with tariffs in his gambit to revive U.S. manufacturing.
Bessent says China tariffs are not sustainable as US signals willingness to de-escalate
David Lawder and Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters | Updated April 23 - 4:05 p.m. | Save Story
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday that high tariffs between the United States and China are not sustainable.
'We need these units desperately': Low-income Salt Lake senior housing reopens after renovation
Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com | Posted April 23 - 6:24 a.m. | Save Story
The state housing authority recently opened New City Plaza, a deeply affordable housing facility for senior citizens, after a three-year renovation to the property.
Musk to cut back DOGE work after Tesla sales skid
Akash Sriram and Abhirup Roy, Reuters | Posted April 22 - 9:21 p.m. | Save Story
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday he would cut back "significantly" the time he devotes to the Trump administration from next month and spend more time running the electric-vehicle maker.
Utah City development to celebrate Arbor Day by planting 1,000 trees to emphasize sustainability
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted April 22 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
A Vineyard development is planting 1,000 trees in an effort to celebrate Arbor Day and kick off the development of a sustainable, walking community.
Trump looking at cutting US drug prices to international levels, sources say
Patrick Wingrove, Reuters | Updated April 22 - 12:34 p.m. | Save Story
Drugmakers have been warned that the Trump Administration is considering linking U.S. medicine prices to lower amounts paid by other developed countries, according to two company sources who called the option the pharmaceutical industry's top concern.
Viral craze: Chocolatiers satisfying Utah's sweet tooth with internet-famous Dubai bars
Annie Knox and Deanie Wimmer, KSL-TV | Posted April 22 - 9:38 a.m. | Save Story
Demand for Dubai chocolate — made famous on TikTok and inspiring dupes around the world — has Utah's chocolatiers putting their own spin on the viral sweet treat.
How an equine therapy program has become a 'place of healing' for women and girls in need of help
Kathy Aiken for KSL.com | Posted April 22 - 9:01 a.m. | Save Story
Following a tragic event that rocked the Covey family — the loss of their oldest daughter to the effects of depression — an equine therapy program was born.
How Lisa Eccles turned a part-time job into her life's work
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted April 21 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
In 1989, fresh out of the University of Utah, Lisa Eccles agreed to a part-time job with the charitable foundation. Now she oversees millions in donations annually.
SLC's Open Streets event returns in June with a test of Main Street's potential future
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 21 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
Main Street in downtown Salt Lake City will be closed off to motor vehicles every weekend in June, but there's a new twist as Open Streets returns five years after its creation.
Delta plane suffers engine fire in Orlando, forcing evacuation
David Shepardson and Rajesh Kumar Singh, Reuters | Posted April 21 - 12:11 p.m. | Save Story
A Delta Air Lines plane carrying nearly 300 passengers suffered an engine fire after pushing back from the gate at Orlando International Airport in Florida on Monday, forcing the passengers to evacuate using slides, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
Drones pose increasing risk to airliners near major US airports
Aaron Kessler and Michael Biesecker, Associated Press | Updated April 21 - 11:40 a.m. | Save Story
A commercial airliner was on final approach to San Francisco's international airport in November when the crew spotted a drone outside the cockpit window. By then it was too late "to take evasive action," the pilots reported.
Just how old is the average first-time US homebuyer?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted April 21 - 8:43 a.m. | Save Story
First-time homebuyers in the United States are older than ever.
'Hospitality mindset': University of Utah launches hospitality institute through $25M gift
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted April 20 - 8:16 a.m. | Save Story
The University of Utah on Friday received $25 million from the J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation to establish a hospitality institute.
Goldman Sachs extends $100M program for rural small businesses to Utah
Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com | Posted April 19 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
While celebrating the 1,000th Salt Lake City graduate of its small businesses program, Goldman Sachs launched its $100 million initiative to expand education and resources to small business owners throughout Utah.
Poll: Americans less likely to buy homes, other big-ticket items due to Trump tariffs
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted April 19 - 12:57 p.m. | Save Story
Americans say President Donald Trump's on-again, off-again tariffs have made them less likely to buy a home or make another major purchase this year.
Provo Power aiding in Navajo Nation electrification initiative
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted April 19 - 11:41 a.m. | Save Story
Provo Power is aiding in electrification efforts on the Navajo Nation, among 45 utility companies taking part in the Light Up Navajo! initiative.
Utahns disappointed by Sundance Film Festival exit, poll says
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted April 19 - 7:14 a.m. | Save Story
The majority of Utahns are disappointed Sundance Film Festival will leave Park City in 2027, a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll found.
Intermountain Health breaks ground on new clinic, cancer center in Saratoga Springs
Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com | Posted April 18 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
Intermountain Health officially began construction on its new multispeciality clinic and cancer center building at a groundbreaking ceremony in Saratoga Springs on Friday.
Northrop Grumman says no solid rocket motors destroyed in Promontory explosion
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted April 18 - 8:06 p.m. | Save Story
Northrop Grumman said Friday a Promontory building destroyed in an explosion this week was where an ingredient used in solid rocket motor propellant was produced.
'A publicity stunt': Delta moves to dismiss malicious prosecution suit from former pilot
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted April 18 - 4:02 p.m. | Save Story
A former pilot is accusing Delta Air Lines and others of defamation, malicious prosecution and more. Delta says the charges don't have standing and should be dismissed.
Watch where you buy car insurance: Regulators warn Utahns of fake policies
Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV | Posted April 18 - 8:25 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's Department of Insurance has issued a warning for anyone looking to buy coverage for their car: Scammers are using the messaging app WhatsApp to sell fake auto policies.
