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New Olympic bid finances discussed behind closed doors
How much would another Olympic bid actually cost? Where would the money come from? Read more »
Utah men accused of bilking bank in construction scheme
Two Utah men are facing federal charges in connection with an alleged bank fraud scheme. Read more »
Make it a small: N.Y.'s ban on large sodas likely won't take in Utah
A growing number of Americans is contributing to the overconsumption of soft drinks, an issue experts believe is making people fat. Read more »
A resume could make or break getting a job
More than one-third of the companies surveyed said they couldn't find the exact employee needed. Read more »
Are you a savor or spender? Studies say it could be parents' fault.
Spending more than you earn or saving pennies for a rainy day could be results from listening to parents. Read more »
Top workplace stress caused by balancing demands
About 41 percent of CFOs surveyed felt that balancing work and personal demands gave the biggest stress. Read more »
Professional athletes finding ways to survive
Major League Lacrosse players are picking up a side job to help pay the bills. Read more »
University of Utah tech team heading to White House
Sometimes great big ideas come from really small — make that microscopic — materials. Read more »
Ascending Aggies win design competition with superhero device
A team of engineering students at Utah State University designed what could be the next high-tech device for military special forces. And it just might make superheroes of those who use it. Read more »
CrowdFunding conference brings experts to Utah
The Crowdfunding Professional Association and the University of Utah will host the first-ever national event that will analyze the impact of legal framework for equity-based "crowdfund investing" enabled by historic JOBS Act. Read more »
Collected Videos of Late Apple Co-Founder Steve Jobs at D, Now Free on iTunes
>There’s lots of video of the late Steve Jobs, primarily from his famous introductions of Apple products over the years and from his oft-quoted Stanford commencement address. Read more »
Salt Lake County home sales rise in April
Sales of previously owned homes and condominiums in Salt Lake County increased 17 percent in April. In addition, the median price of homes sold in April increased to $193,000, up 4 percent compared... Read more »
3 local firms, partners will submit proposals for new downtown theater
Mayor Ralph Becker and the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City have announced three finalists to perform architectural and engineering design services for the new Utah Performing Arts Center. Read more »
Kids' sports can cost families up to $10,000 a year
Many parents drive their children to various sports, but those sports can take a toll on a family budget, according to Reuters. Read more »
Falling gas prices could help businesses
Oil prices dropped more than 3 percent on Wednesday to a six-month low, but gas prices are still much higher than they should be, Jim Cramer said on CNBC's "Mad Money." Read more »
Polish economy grew 3.5 percent in first quarter
Poland's economy grew 3.5 percent year-on-year in the first quarter, a slowdown compared with last year but still one of the strongest in the European Union, according to government data released... Read more »
Drive-thru patronage up 2% in '11
About 70 percent of fast food sales happen at drive-thru windows, according to the National Restaurant Association. Read more »
Europe worries stalk Wall Street
Fearing a financial rupture in Europe, investors around the world fled from risk Wednesday. They punished stocks and the euro, and the yield on a benchmark U.S. bond hit its lowest point since... Read more »
Facebook launches Mideast office
Facebook Inc. launched its first office in the Arab world Wednesday, aiming to drum up new advertising business from Dubai as investors fret over its struggling share price. Read more »
Mortgage rates at historic lows as home affordability grows
Mortgage interest rates have fallen to the lowest levels since long-term mortgages were introduced in the United States. Read more »
Health care costs rose more than inflation
Health care spending increased at twice the rate of inflation as hospitals and other providers raised prices, according to a recent study by Health Care Cost Institute. Read more »
Stocks plummet as outlook in Europe dims
fearful of a rupture in Europe's financial system retreated Wednesday from risky investments. They punished stocks and fled to the safety of U.S. bonds, pushing the yield on the benchmark 10-year... Read more »
Oil prices drop; will gas follow?
The price of oil went south of $88 a barrel Wednesday, reaching its lowest level in seven months, according to CNNMoney. Read more »
Utah chosen as site for NASAA Conference
SALT LAKE CITY — The Wasatch Front has been chosen as the site for the North American Securities Administrators Association Fall 2013 Conference, which could infuse more than $1 million into the local economy. Approximately... Read more »
Obama's health care aid to small firms disappoints
It seemed like a good idea at the time. Read more »
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Top 30 elementary schools in Utah by test scores
Here is a look at the best-scoring elementary schools in Utah, according to the state's criterion-referenced tests, or CRT. The CRT tests gauge student performance and shows which schools are... Read more »
Bottom 30 elementary schools in Utah by test scores
Here is a look at the lowest-scoring elementary schools in Utah, according to the state's criterion-referenced tests, or CRT. The CRT tests gauge student performance and shows which schools are... Read more »
Mortgage rates at historic lows as home affordability grows
Mortgage interest rates have fallen to the lowest levels since long-term mortgages were introduced in the United States. Read more »
Looking for a hotel? See the best and worst in the U.S.
Summer is almost here and that means families are gearing up to go on vacation. That usually involves a hotel. But not all hotels are created equal. Here's a list of the best and worst hotels,... Read more »
KSL-TV welcomes 2 new anchors, new format
KSL-TV welcomes Dave McCann and Mike Headrick to its news team on Tuesday. It will also introduce a new format to its Utah audience. Read more »
Stocks plummet as outlook in Europe dims
fearful of a rupture in Europe's financial system retreated Wednesday from risky investments. They punished stocks and fled to the safety of U.S. bonds, pushing the yield on the benchmark 10-year... Read more »
Oil prices drop; will gas follow?
The price of oil went south of $88 a barrel Wednesday, reaching its lowest level in seven months, according to CNNMoney. Read more »
Selling adventure: How Backcountry.com's CEO leads through outdoor example
It took a snow shovel for Jill Layfield to further know that she was at the right company. After traveling to London with her husband, she came home to a snow-packed Park City with a driveway... Read more »
Valerie Phillips: Fond farewell to Morgan Valley Lamb
The folks who brought locally raised, all-natural, hormone-free lamb to Utah are closing operations. It was a bittersweet evening at Caputo's Market on May 21, as Jamie and Linda Gillmor of Morgan... Read more »
10 ways to save on a summer vacation
Summer can mean a lot of things and that includes going on vacation. But taking the family on a vacation can be difficult in a sluggish economy. Here's a list of ways to save money on your next... Read more »
7 non-negotiables to prevent a bad hire
More than two-thirds of employers were affected by a bad hire last year. About 41 percent estimate a single bad hire cost them $25,000. Read more »
Studies try to find why poorer people are more charitable than the wealthy
A 2009 national look at charitable giving by McClatchy Newspapers showed the poor give a higher percentage of their income (4.3 percent) to charity than rich people (2.1 percent). Read more »
Couple can't retire because of $116,000 in children's student loans
Recent college grads aren’t the only ones suffering from student-loan debt. An estimated $36 billion in student-loan debt burdens a large number of retirement-age Americans, according to ABC... Read more »
Kids' sports can cost families up to $10,000 a year
Many parents drive their children to various sports, but those sports can take a toll on a family budget, according to Reuters. Read more »
University of Utah tech team heading to White House
Sometimes great big ideas come from really small — make that microscopic — materials. Read more »
Field of solar energy dishes to sprout at Tooele Army Depot
By October or November, this west desert military base will include a 15-acre field of 430 futuristic-looking parabolic mirrors tracking the sun. Read more »
Eagle Gate Tower renamed World Trade Center at City Creek
SALT LAKE CITY — The Eagle Gate Tower has been renamed World Trade Center at City Creek. The building is located at 60 E. South Temple in downtown Salt Lake City. “The renaming of Eagle Gate Tower to World... Read more »
Falling gas prices could help businesses
Oil prices dropped more than 3 percent on Wednesday to a six-month low, but gas prices are still much higher than they should be, Jim Cramer said on CNBC's "Mad Money." Read more »
3 local firms, partners will submit proposals for new downtown theater
Mayor Ralph Becker and the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City have announced three finalists to perform architectural and engineering design services for the new Utah Performing Arts Center. Read more »
Dow, S&P 500 slump on weak economic reports; investors flee risky investments
U.S. stocks fell Thursday, promising another nerve-wracking day for investors who just endured one of the worst losses of the year. Read more »
US filings for unemployment aid at a 5-week high
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week to a five-week high, evidence that the job market remains sluggish. Read more »
Health care costs rose more than inflation
Health care spending increased at twice the rate of inflation as hospitals and other providers raised prices, according to a recent study by Health Care Cost Institute. Read more »
Obama's health care aid to small firms disappoints
It seemed like a good idea at the time. Read more »
Europeans dislike the euro — but don't want to abandon it
The debt crisis that has ravaged Europe for the best part of three years has exposed a dislike of the single currency but little desire to abandon it, a wide-ranging survey of public opinion found... Read more »
Salt Lake County home sales rise in April
Sales of previously owned homes and condominiums in Salt Lake County increased 17 percent in April. In addition, the median price of homes sold in April increased to $193,000, up 4 percent compared... Read more »
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