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Summit County residents shine light on going solar
A grass-roots, community-led initiative aims to get Summit County residents plugged into solar power — the more the better. A launch event is Tuesday at the Swaner EcoCenter at 5:30 p.m. The... Read more »
Huge drug cost disparities seen in president's health overhaul
Cancer patients could face high costs for medications under President Barack Obama's health care law, industry analysts and advocates warn. Read more »
US retail sales rise in April on cars, clothing
Americans increased their spending in April at retail businesses, buying more cars and clothes while paying less for gas. The rebound from a weak March suggests consumers may help boost economic... Read more »
New Utah Internet Employment Privacy Act could impact workplace, hiring
A new law that will take effect this month may impact the way employers screen potential candidates and treat current employees. Read more »
Utah summer jobs market appears strong
Utah's summer job prospects are looking good for many companies. But some officials say they're having a hard time finding employees to fill all positions. Read more »
Utah mom makes successful entrepreneurial leap
A Utah County woman has gone from frustrated mom to successful businesswoman after taking a chance to solve a problem that has plagued nursing mothers forever. Read more »
Utah leaders waiting for feds in Swallow investigation; but will they share answers?
Legislative leaders say they're waiting on the feds before considering any action regarding Utah Attorney General John Swallow. But the Department of Justice might never shed light on the alleged... Read more »
Abercrombie & Fitch only sells to 'cool, good-looking' people
If the shirtless male workers and sexual images on shopping bags didn't clue you in that Abercrombie & Fitch was for a specific "type," then CEO Mike Jeffries is sure to make it clear. Read more »
Self-professed tribal leader files thousands of lien notices in 4 Utah counties
A Uintah County woman who says she's the chairwoman of an American Indian tribe has filed a 250-page document that lays claim to millions of acres of land in four Utah counties. Read more »
Greece sees reasons for hope
Greece's recession-wracked economy should start recovering next year and its sky-high unemployment rate should edge lower from the end of 2014, the finance minister said in an interview broadcast Thursday. Read more »
Railroads hiring many veterans
Mark Major once led a team of soldiers in combat in Iraq. Now he leads a team of railroad employees. The difference, he says, is obvious: "I'm not getting shot at anymore." Read more »
Vernal real estate broker charged with forging termite inspection records
An award-winning real estate broker known to many in the Uintah Basin as the public face of a major retail development project in Vernal has been charged with forging federal termite inspection... Read more »
Ogden-Hinckley tower and others at small airports to stay open
The Transportation Departments says 149 control towers at small airports that were slated for closure will remain — open at least through Sept. 30. Read more »
President Barack Obama declared health care law 'is here to stay'
Caught between nervous Democrats and emboldened Republicans, President Barack Obama on Friday stepped up the sales pitch on his health care overhaul as the final elements of his top domestic... Read more »
Australian animals visit Utah promoting new San Diego Zoo exhibit
A kangaroo, kookaburras, blue-tongued skinks, a Moluccan cockatoo and cane toads will be at Fashion Place Mall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday to promote the San Diego Zoo's newest addition: the... Read more »
More layoffs as Tooele County struggles to balance budget
The Tooele County government’s efforts to balance its budget following a $4 million shortfall has led to additional job cuts. Read more »
April surplus of $113B lowers US budget deficit
The U.S. government reported a rare surplus of $113 billion for April — the largest in five years and a sign of the nation's improving finances. Read more »
IRS apologizes for targeting conservative groups during 2012 election
The Internal Revenue Service is apologizing for inappropriately flagging conservative political groups for additional reviews during the 2012 election to see if they were violating their tax-exempt... Read more »
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S.L. draws up airport plans
Mountain views, faster takeoffs and workout equipment are a few things Salt Lake City officials are considering as they draw up plans for a nearly $2 billion remake of the city's airport. Read more »
Couples registry gets preliminary nod from Salt Lake County Council
The Salt Lake County Council gave preliminary approval to the creation of a mutual commitment registry, which would grant official recognition to unmarried and committed partnerships. Read more »
'Mantiques' could be a ticket to more cash
With warmer weather comes de-junking, de-cluttering, and spring-cleaning. Monica Zoltanski, owner of the Capital City Antique Mall said now is the time to cash in on your “mantiques.” Read more »
Should we let wunderkinds drop out of high school?
Thomas Sohmers, 17, of Hudson, Mass., has been working at a research lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology since he was 13, developing projects ranging from augmented reality eyewear to... Read more »
XanGo seeks ouster of co-founder in new lawsuit
A XanGo co-founder who sued his partners last week is now the subject of a lawsuit seeking his ouster from the company. Read more »
Taking back family dinner: A healthy, affordable and convenient escape from processed food
Homemade meals can provide greater control over ingredients — an important consideration given that one-third of U.S. children are obese or at risk of obesity. But the question inevitably... Read more »
IRS official to take the 5th at hearing
Summoned by Republicans, a key figure in the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative groups plans to invoke her constitutional right against self-incrimination and decline to testify... Read more »
AIG CEO tells college graduates facing economic uncertainty: 'Don’t cry about it. Deal with it.'
Robert Benmosche, CEO of AIG, advised college graduates to accept the hand they have been dealt in life and accept any job opportunity that comes their way, even as employment prospects for recent... Read more »
ESPN cutting workforce, 'smartly managing costs'
ESPN is cutting its workforce, the latest Disney division to reduce staff. ESPN has about 7,000 employees worldwide, with about 4,000 at its headquarters in Bristol, Conn. Read more »
The future of food? 3D printing moves beyond guns and artwork
The new world of 3D printing is on its way to revolutionizing personal weapons after the successful test of the first entirely 3D printed gun in early May, but mechanical engineer Anjan Contractor... Read more »
Apple's Cook to face Senate questions on taxes
The Senate dragged massively profitable Apple Inc. into the debate over the U.S. tax code Tuesday, grilling CEO Tim Cook over allegations that its Irish subsidiaries help the company avoid billions... Read more »
Did you just win $590M? Get a good team in place
So you have a lottery ticket worth $590.5 million. Now what? If you won Saturday's historic Powerball jackpot and you haven't already done so, sign the ticket. Now. Finished? Now call a lawyer. Read more »
Obama opposes GOP bill on Keystone XL oil pipeline
The White House says President Barack Obama opposes a House bill that would speed approval of the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada to Texas. Read more »
Former middle-class moms choose new identity label: 'Hard-working class'
Of women from households bringing in less than $50,000 per year, 77 percent no longer identify with the middle class, according to a recently released consumer study. Read more »
Tesoro to buy Chevron pipeline near Willard Bay for reduced price
Tesoro has announced it is buying the Chevron pipeline for reduced price of $355 million — down from $400 million — a discount due to the March 18 leak of diesel fuel near Willard Bay. Read more »
Airport TRAX ridership remains strong weeks after official opening
The number of people using the Utah Transit Authority’s newest light-rail extension to Salt Lake City International Airport has held steady since it began taking passengers last month. Read more »
Microsoft touts Xbox One as all-in-1 entertainment
Microsoft revealed the Xbox One, its next-generation entertainment console, during a presentation Tuesday at its headquarters in Redmond, Wash. Read more »
Writers offer personal finance advice to Obama
With the release of President Obama’s financial disclosures on May 15, the nation got a glimpse of the president’s money life. Read more »
10 Yahoo! acquisitions that tumbled
With the announcement that Yahoo! has acquired Tumblr for $1.1 billion, many have expressed skepticism for Yahoo!'s ability to manage such a purchase. Based on the company's unfortunate acquisition... Read more »
West Davis Corridor project unveiled amid criticism
The Utah Department of Transportation has completed the environment study for the controversial West Davis Corridor project. On Thursday, the agency released the Environmental Impact Study for a... Read more »
Is the Wii U already becoming outdated?
Some next-gen graphics engines will not support Nintendo's struggling Wii U, according to developers at this year's GDC. Is the brand new console already being outpaced by its competitors? Read more »
Dick Harmon: Utah analytics company breaks down BYU's Ziggy Ansah and the NFL draft
A new company in Sandy called NUVI, is using social media to nail down specific details of topics and brands including BYU's Ziggy Ansah and it gives us a peek into the power of Twitter, Facebook... Read more »
Hatch seeks immigration bill changes
Senate supporters of far-reaching immigration legislation accepted minor changes in public while negotiating over more sweeping alterations in private Monday as they drove toward expected Judiciary... Read more »
BLM proposes to open lands near Vernal for tar sands development
Utah is home to 55 percent of the nation's tar sands deposits, concentrated in eight major areas. MCW Enterprises has been test drilling at a site 10 miles from Vernal and is now seeking federal... Read more »
Average credit card debt, late payments fall in 1Q
Americans got better about paying their credit card debt on time in the first three months of the year, a period when many borrowers use income tax returns to tackle their holiday season debt. Read more »
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