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Environmental groups, tribes protest nuclear power plant along Green River
Environmental groups and Native American tribes gathered Saturday at the site of a proposed nuclear power plant to protest its location and plans to divert water from the Green River. Read more »
Soda ban threatens Davis High School programs
Student programs may be in jeopardy after Davis High School was forced to shut down its soda vending machines. Read more »
New apartments, development poised to reshape Sugar House
The Sugar House business district is on the cusp of major changes, thanks to new housing and development projects planned or under way. The private investment projected for the next five years is... Read more »
El Paso Midstream Group to resolve Clean Air Act violations in Utah
DENVER — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced a settlement with El Paso Midstream Group LLC resolving Clean Air Act violations at the Bluebell Gas Plant near Roosevelt in Duchesne County. The... Read more »
Grocery costs are rising, here's why
Buying food at the grocery store is getting more expensive. The culprit is inflation, according to CBS. Consumers can expect their grocery bills to rise by 2.5 to 3.5 percent in 2012. But some food... Read more »
Harvard grad pays off $90,000 in student debt in 7 months
With total student debt in the U.S. reaching $1 trillion, some college grads are going to the extreme to pay off loans. Read more »
U.S. stocks edge lower on Europe worries
It looks like it will take more than Facebook's initial public offering to push stocks into positive territory. Read more »
Unemployment rates fall in two-thirds of US states
Unemployment rates fell in two-thirds of U.S. states last month, evidence that modest economic growth is boosting hiring in most areas of the country. Read more »
Live updates: Facebook IPO and Mark Zuckerburg net worth tracker
Facebook Inc.'s initial public offering raised $16 billion for the company, making it the largest in history by a technology company. The social network's 421.2 million shares sell at $38 each,... Read more »
Little hope for SLCC cosmetology program
EPHRAIM — Despite students and faculty exploring every avenue to prevent cancellation of the cosmetology program at Salt Lake Community College, the issue is just an informational item on the agenda for the Board of Regents... Read more »
Salt Lake City seeking proposals for neighborhood business district grants
SALT LAKE CITY — City leaders have allocated $10,000 in matching grant money for neighborhood business districts. Through the annual grant program, Salt Lake City officials seek to strengthen neighborhood businesses, saying... Read more »
Feds seek to shut down websites allegedly offering fake NFL jerseys
SALT LAKE CITY — A shipment of apparently fake NFL jerseys intended for a Sandy man are central to a federal investigation into websites that offer cheap professional sports gear. Homeland Security Investigations filed... Read more »
Best Friends Animal Society opens Adoption Center
Best Friends Animal Society on Thursday opened its new Adoption Center in Trolley Square. Read more »
Feds reject 'Million' pipeline again
Federal regulators rejected a request to revisit their decision denying a preliminary application for a controversial pipeline that would divert Green River water before it reaches Flaming Gorge Dam. Read more »
Job hunting looks bleak for 2012 grads
Many graduates will have a hard time finding a job, even though more employers are interested in college grads. Read more »
Boston Building owner fined for violating asbestos removal laws
A company that owns the Boston Building admitted to violating federal clean air regulations for asbestos removal during a renovation project. Read more »
Tuacahn to raise $2.6M for expansion project
IVINS, Washington County — Tuacahn Center for the Arts has launched a $2.6 million fundraising campaign to meet growing audience demand and enrollment at the Tuacahn High School. The money will pay for the construction... Read more »
Salt Lake City celebrates 4 new businesses opening
SALT LAKE CITY — Mayor Ralph Becker, City Councilman Luke Garrott and the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City celebrated a quartet of local retailers newly located on downtown's Main... Read more »
FHA may ease mortgage regulations on condos
The Federal Housing Administration may ease regulations on condominium properties that have prevented homeowners from receiving its low down payment insured mortgages, according to Telegram.com. Read more »
Facebook prices IPO at $38 per share
Facebook says it has priced its initial public offering of stock at $38 per share. That's the high end of its expected range of $34 to $38. It means investor demand is strong for the world's... Read more »
James Lee Sorenson inducted into U. business school Hall of Fame
Technology entrepreneur James Lee Sorenson has been chosen as the newest inductee for the David Eccles School of Business Hall of Fame at the University of Utah. Read more »
Dan's employees are guardian angels for man with special needs
Burton, 62, has been a bagger at Dan’s on 3981 S. Wasatch Blvd. for 12 years. His family said Johnson and all the workers at Dan’s have made them more than co-workers, they are family. Read more »
Health care costs over $20,000 a year for families
Health care can cost a family of four $20,728 a year, according to a recent study by benefits consultant Millman. Read more »
Listening to dad's advice costs son $3 billion
Joe Green figures his decision to not be involved in Facebook lost him $3 billion. Read more »
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The value of an education: Spiraling college costs and student debt spark doubts over payoffs
Nick hated his job. But looking back, he wishes he had thought twice before leaving it. A recent college graduate with zero debt — a rarity of late — Nick was selling mutual funds and... Read more »
See which Utah county has the most children
When it comes to children, not all counties are the same. Some have more, while others don't. The following is a list each county in Utah ranked based on the percentage of the population that are... Read more »
Harvard grad pays off $90,000 in student debt in 7 months
With total student debt in the U.S. reaching $1 trillion, some college grads are going to the extreme to pay off loans. Read more »
Here are 30 companies you wouldn't expect to be worth less than Facebook
Facebook Inc.'s initital public offering raised $16 billion, the largest technology company IPO in history. The company's 421.2 million shares sold at $38 each, which values the company at $104.2... Read more »
Soda ban threatens Davis High School programs
Student programs may be in jeopardy after Davis High School was forced to shut down its soda vending machines. Read more »
New apartments, development poised to reshape Sugar House
The Sugar House business district is on the cusp of major changes, thanks to new housing and development projects planned or under way. The private investment projected for the next five years is... Read more »
Facebook falls flat in public debut
After all the hype, Facebook's first day as a public company ended where it began. Its stock closed at $38.23, up 23 cents, after pricing Thursday night at $38 per share. Read more »
10 things Facebook won't tell you
Even after the IPO, Facebook may be hiding some things from users, according to SmartMoney . Read more »
Grocery costs are rising, here's why
Buying food at the grocery store is getting more expensive. The culprit is inflation, according to CBS. Consumers can expect their grocery bills to rise by 2.5 to 3.5 percent in 2012. But some food... Read more »
Job hunting looks bleak for 2012 grads
Many graduates will have a hard time finding a job, even though more employers are interested in college grads. Read more »
See the 27-year-olds who are earning around $680 million from the Facebook IPO
Facebook's long-awaited entrance into the stock market is coming up, and its current stake holders are expected to rake in large sums of money. The stock is expected to price from $28 to $35 per... Read more »
The best jobs without a college degree
Typically it pays to have a college degree. But in some cases there are jobs that pay well without one. CareerCast has come up with a list of the 20 top jobs that don't need a college degree. This... Read more »
Young, idealistic and unconventional: Can social entrepreneurs change the world?
An increasing number of young people are starting businesses that aim to help the world's poor. Critics worry, though, that social entrepreneurs aren't effective because they work around... Read more »
The fight for water: Nevada taps Lake Mead and hunts for 'Utah' water
Nevada is pushing to secure the water rights it needs to sustain its population in the future. Access to and management of water resources is a hot-button issue for all the western states involved. Read more »
Environmental groups, tribes protest nuclear power plant along Green River
Environmental groups and Native American tribes gathered Saturday at the site of a proposed nuclear power plant to protest its location and plans to divert water from the Green River. Read more »
Dan's employees are guardian angels for man with special needs
Burton, 62, has been a bagger at Dan’s on 3981 S. Wasatch Blvd. for 12 years. His family said Johnson and all the workers at Dan’s have made them more than co-workers, they are family. Read more »
Cosmetology program means more than cutting hair
Students and other supporters rallied Wednesday in an effort to save Salt Lake Community College's cosmetology program. Read more »
Comcast awards scholarships to Utah high school seniors
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah high school seniors won $60,000 in scholarships from the Comcast Foundation in a ceremony on Wednesday. Comcast honored 35 recipients at the Leaders and Achievers... Read more »
Listening to dad's advice costs son $3 billion
Joe Green figures his decision to not be involved in Facebook lost him $3 billion. Read more »
Live updates: Facebook IPO and Mark Zuckerburg net worth tracker
Facebook Inc.'s initial public offering raised $16 billion for the company, making it the largest in history by a technology company. The social network's 421.2 million shares sell at $38 each,... Read more »
Grounded: American Airlines cuts off lifetime flight pass holders
They racked up 30 to 40 million miles before American Airlines clipped the lifetime pass holders' privileges. Read more »
Debt collector associated with IHC hires Mike Leavitt to repair image after accusations
Accretive Health Inc., a medical debt collection agency with connection to Intermountain Healthcare, has hired former Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt to lead a campaign to help repair its image following... Read more »
American families: Debt loads increase while savings shrink
Many American families accumulated loads of debt and lost their savings due to an inability to weather the economic recession, according to USA Today. Read more »
Feds seek to shut down websites allegedly offering fake NFL jerseys
SALT LAKE CITY — A shipment of apparently fake NFL jerseys intended for a Sandy man are central to a federal investigation into websites that offer cheap professional sports gear. Homeland Security Investigations filed... Read more »
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