Utah Economy
Provo ranks first in nation in multiple job growth metrics, report shows
— A report by Economic Leadership ranks the Provo metro area first in the nation for job growth from 2015 to 2025, with strong service-sector growth attributed to companies like Qualtrics and small businesses such as…
Fuel prices on the rise in the Beehive State
— A local news broadcast reports that gas prices are increasing across Utah.
On the Move: Californians continue to flock to Utah
— A radio segment discusses new Utah State Tax Commission data showing the number of Californians who have moved to Utah since 2020.
Zavier Gozo earns US National Team call up as path to 2030 World Cup begins
— Utah native Zavier Gozo, 19, earned his first U.S. Men's National Team call-up under coach Mauricio Pochettino for exhibition matches against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada, marking the start of the 2030 World Cup cycle.More: KJZZ All 2 reports
Utah drivers change habits as gas prices climb
— Utah gas prices have risen to nearly $4.80 a gallon, up about $1.50 from a year ago, and new research suggests drivers are changing habits, including driving less.More: KSL All 2 reports
Utahns bought more efficient cars when gas prices rose
— An analysis finds that Utah car buyers shifted toward more fuel-efficient vehicles during periods when gas prices increased.
Utahns bought more efficient cars when gas prices rose
— A study or report finds that Utah residents shifted toward buying more fuel-efficient vehicles during periods of rising gas prices.
State of farming, ranching in Utah
— An American Cattlemen brand ambassador discusses the challenges facing Utah farmers and ranchers this year, including poor weather, a tough economy, tariffs and herd-size issues, in an interview on Inside Sources.
Get Gephardt: Extended warranty fine print
— KSL's Get Gephardt consumer segment warns Utah drivers to read the fine print on extended car warranties after complaints that costly plans failed to cover major repairs.
Mystery price tag: Utah doesn’t know how much it’s losing from data center tax breaks
— An investigative report finds Utah lacks data on how much tax revenue it forgoes through sales tax breaks given to data centers, despite other states losing millions to billions from similar exemptions.
Utah ranks second in the nation for AI use at work, trailing only Maryland
— Microsoft data shows Utah ranks second in the nation for AI use in the workplace, with over 35% of working-age Utahns using AI regularly, behind only Maryland. Utah County leads the state with usage above 50%.
Extended car warranties can leave Utah drivers with denied claims
— KSL Investigators report on Utah drivers facing denied extended car warranty claims due to technicalities, with consumer advocates advising buyers to understand contract terms before purchasing.
With demographic dip in sight, Utah universities prepare for budget impacts
— A Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute report warns Utah universities face future budget strain from declining college enrollment rates and demographic shifts, though the state fares better than the national average…More: St George News (Washington County) , Utah Business All 3 reports
State ag department slashes loan interest rates to 0% for Utah farmers facing a tough year
— The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food is cutting interest rates to 0% for one year on all existing agency loans starting Nov. 1, and offering payment deferrals, to help farmers and ranchers hit by drought…More: ABC 4 , St George News (Washington County) All 3 reports
