Consumer
Alex Cabrero
Local businesses depend on the Sundance Film Festival to stay in Utah
It was only a couple of years ago when Andrea Zavala opened up her shop, Lola Eclectic Market, on Park City's Main Street.10 hours ago
Carlysle Price
HGTV home renovation show casting homeowners in Utah. How to apply
A home improvement show is looking for Utah homeowners to cast in its next season.13 hours ago
Larry D. Curtis
SLC/Park City named as 1 of 3 finalists to host future Sundance Film Festival
Salt Lake City/Park City is among the three finalists to be future hosts of the Sundance Film Festival for 2027 and beyond.16 hours ago
Bryan Mena, CNN
Mortgage rates fall to lowest level since February 2023
Mortgage rates fell this week to the lowest point since February 2023, in a welcome sign for Americans grappling with a tough housing market.16 hours ago
Kevin Freking, Associated Press
Speaker Johnson pulls a vote on a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown
Speaker Mike Johnson has pulled a vote on a temporary spending bill that would keep federal agencies and programs funded for six months.2 days ago
Matt Gephardt
Utah regulators warn all car dealers they’ll enforce state law against deceptive acts
The Utah Division of Consumer Protection recently sent a letter to every dealer in the state saying it will “investigate” and “enforce” state law requiring car buyers to be treated without “deceptive acts and practices.”2 days ago
Sandee LaMotte, CNN
Lead, arsenic and other heavy metals in tampons prompt FDA investigation
The US Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it will examine the potential harm to women of heavy metals such as lead and arsenic found in tampons.2 days ago
David Condos, KUER News
Utah has a $276M bet on farms to save Colorado River water. How’s it going?
South-central Utah is not your typical farm country. To the eye, there appears to be more red rock than green fields.3 days ago
Michael Liedtke, AP Technology Writer
Apple embraces the AI craze with its newly unleashed iPhone 16 lineup
Apple on Monday charged into the artificial intelligence craze with a new iPhone lineup that marks the company’s latest attempt to latch on the technology trend.3 days ago
Michelle Chapman, AP Business Writer
Big Lots files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Discount retailer Big Lots has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it contends with a pullback in consumer spending and soft sales.4 days ago
Jordan Valinsky, CNN
DirecTV is now paying customers to subscribe to competitors as Disney battle escalates
The impasse between DirecTV and Disney over a new carriage agreement has become more heated as it entered its second week.4 days ago
Robert Ilich, CNN
Bad sign for ‘Monday Night Football’: DirecTV files FCC complaint against Disney
DirecTV filed a complaint Saturday with the Federal Communications Commission alleging Disney did not negotiate in good faith as the two sides remain at an impasse on a distribution deal.4 days ago
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com
New Utah report links housing affordability to negative health outcomes
A new report by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute links housing affordability to indirect and direct health impacts for Utahns.5 days ago
Matt Gephardt
Can drivers in Utah get money if their car drops in value after a crash?
Your car's value can take a big hit after an accident. If another driver is at fault, should their insurance cover that diminished value, in addition to the repairs?7 days ago
Alex Cabrero
Return of NFL means big business for Lehi sports shop
Part of being good a good salesman is figuring out how to relate to your customers. Now that the NFL season is kicking off, it just got a lot easier.7 days ago
Wyatte Grantham-Philp's, AP Business Writer
Red Lobster says it will soon exit bankruptcy protection after judge approves chain’s sale
After months of dozens of restaurant closings and headlines about “endless shrimp” woes, Red Lobster says it will soon exit from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.8 days ago
Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press National Writer
Fashion is slowly embracing the needs of disabled people. It’s happening for some Paralympians, too
Three years ago, when Team Canada appeared at the opening ceremonies of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, the athletes were dressed in sleek white jeans. They may have looked good, but for some Paralympians on the team, they were a challenge.8 days ago
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN
Dollar stores are struggling. Blame Walmart
After years of prolific growth, US dollar stores have hit a downturn.8 days ago
Jordan Valinsky, CNN
US regulators want to investigate Shein and Temu over ‘deadly’ baby products
Shein and Temu, two Chinese low-cost e-commerce websites, are the target of a proposed investigation by the United States government for selling “deadly baby and toddler products.”8 days ago
Jordan Valinsky, CNN
McDonald’s is giving its McFlurry a makeover
Nearly a year after McDonald’s ditched the hollow plastic spoon, more changes are coming for the McFlurry.9 days ago
Devi Shastri, AP Health Writer
What to know about delta-8 and other common vape shop drugs
Products with delta-8 THC, so-called “magic mushrooms," and other legal but less-regulated compounds are easy for consumers to get their hands on.9 days ago
Jordan Valinsky, CNN
Viral videos of people stealing money from Chase ATMs were just plain check fraud
A number of viral TikTok videos had some people believing they could get “free” cash from Chase ATMs, but those customers were actually committing fraud, according to the bank.9 days ago
Eric Cabrera, KSL NewsRadio
Experts share tips on how to spot a fake car seat
Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital’s child safety advocates are seeing an uptick of fake and counterfeit car seats coming through their doors.10 days ago
