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Building legacy: Clark Ivory follows dad's footsteps, named Salt Lake Chamber's Giant in our City

Building legacy: Clark Ivory follows dad's footsteps, named Salt Lake Chamber's Giant in our City

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted April 25 - 10:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ivory Homes CEO Clark Ivory on Thursday night was honored with the 45th annual Giant in our City award.
Slow growth, inflation deliver economic double whammy to kick off '24

Slow growth, inflation deliver economic double whammy to kick off '24

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted April 25 - 9:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Thursday U.S. Commerce Department report delivered a double dose of disappointing economic data with findings showing overall economic growth slowed more than expected in the first quarter of the year and inflation made another surprisingly robust uptick.
Southwest to stop service to 4 airports in wake of rising losses, Boeing delivery problems

Southwest to stop service to 4 airports in wake of rising losses, Boeing delivery problems

Chris Isidore, CNN  |  Updated April 25 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Southwest Airlines announced Thursday it will stop serving four airports after reporting increased losses in the first quarter and more delays in the delivery of promised jets from Boeing.
Net neutrality restored as federal agency votes to regulate internet providers

Net neutrality restored as federal agency votes to regulate internet providers

David Hamilton, Associated Press  |  Posted April 25 - 6:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday restored "net neutrality" rules that prevent broadband internet providers from favoring some sites and apps over others.
Biden administration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers

Biden administration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers

Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press  |  Updated April 25 - 5:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Starting July 1, employers will be required pay overtime to salaried workers who make less than $43,888 a year in certain executive, administrative and professional roles, the Labor Department said Tuesday.
KSL.com news stories now available to read in Spanish

KSL.com news stories now available to read in Spanish

KSL.com Staff  |  Posted April 25 - 1:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

KSL.com has added a new function that allows readers to read news stories in Spanish. The new service aims to broaden KSL's reach to Utah's growing Spanish-speaking community.
Fire at egg supplier in northern Utah won't cause prices to increase, company says

Fire at egg supplier in northern Utah won't cause prices to increase, company says

Dan Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 25 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A fire at one of the top suppliers of eggs in Utah has sparked the question of whether egg prices and supplies will be impacted. 
'I got frustrated and gave up': High mortgage rates keep some Utah homebuyers on the sidelines

'I got frustrated and gave up': High mortgage rates keep some Utah homebuyers on the sidelines

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 24 - 10:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Many Utah homebuyers are beginning to give up on owning a home as mortgage rates continue to gatekeep them.
An honest day's work: Teens at Springdale Subway find purse full of cash, turn it in to authorities

An honest day's work: Teens at Springdale Subway find purse full of cash, turn it in to authorities

Stephanie DeGraw, St. George News  |  Posted April 24 - 12:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three teenagers working at the Subway sandwich shop in Springdale discovered a purse left behind bursting with money Monday evening.
Airlines will now be required to give automatic cash refunds for canceled and delayed flights

Airlines will now be required to give automatic cash refunds for canceled and delayed flights

David Koenig, Associated Press  |  Posted April 24 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Biden administration is setting new rules on airline fees and refunds. The Transportation Department said Wednesday that the final rules will spell out exactly when consumers are owed a refund for a delayed flight.
'We're not criminals, we're workers': Day laborers say sometimes they have no other work options

'We're not criminals, we're workers': Day laborers say sometimes they have no other work options

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted April 24 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Undocumented immigrants in Utah sometimes gather outside locales like Home Depot seeking work, drawing fire from some, though they do so because they say they have no other options.
Tesla's earnings plunge, but the company promises cheaper car model

Tesla's earnings plunge, but the company promises cheaper car model

Chris Isidore, CNN  |  Posted April 24 - 7:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tesla reported its first-quarter adjusted earnings plunged 48%, falling short of lowered Wall Street forecasts, but it assured investors that it plans to move ahead with a cheaper model due out next year.
Urban and rural Utah must work together to keep Utah's economy rolling, experts say

Urban and rural Utah must work together to keep Utah's economy rolling, experts say

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted April 23 - 9:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's economy remains strong but there are looming challenges that require attention and collaboration, according to a group of economists and state leaders who met Tuesday.
Thieves stealing airline travel credits: How you can protect them

Thieves stealing airline travel credits: How you can protect them

Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 23 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

If someone steals your credit card or hacks into your bank account, federal law says you should get most of your money back. But what protections do you have when someone steals your airline travel credits?
New federal rule would bar 'noncompete' agreements for most employees

New federal rule would bar 'noncompete' agreements for most employees

Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press  |  Updated April 23 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule approved by the Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday.
Ogden man erased timecard data for over 200 employees after he was fired, charges say

Ogden man erased timecard data for over 200 employees after he was fired, charges say

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted April 23 - 5:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden man was charged Monday with a felony and accused of deleting timecard data for more than 200 employees after he was fired for "timecard fraud."
Hurricane season could mean bad news for Utah gas prices

Hurricane season could mean bad news for Utah gas prices

Britt Johnson, KSL NewsRadio  |  Posted April 23 - 9:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

A record-breaking hurricane season is predicted by the Colorado State University 2024 hurricane outlook. The study says as many as 11 hurricanes could hit the U.S. this season.
Store brands may help your grocery budget, but do they sacrifice quality?

Store brands may help your grocery budget, but do they sacrifice quality?

Michelle Price, Associated Press  |  Posted April 23 - 6:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

Consumers constantly grapple with grocery shopping decisions, particularly when it comes to balancing quality and cost. Store-brand products, often referred to as generics or private-label brands, have emerged as a popular alternative to name-brands, promising significant savings. But are these savings worth the potential quality trade-off?
From Sin City to the City of Angels, building starts on high-speed rail line

From Sin City to the City of Angels, building starts on high-speed rail line

Ken Ritter, Associated Press  |  Updated April 22 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Groundbreaking on a $12 billion high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area is just about here. A ceremony by Brightline West is set for Monday in Las Vegas.