ROB GILLIES and TOM KRISHER Associated Press
Four-day truck blockade at US-Canada border shuts auto plants
The bumper-to-bumper demonstration entered its fourth day Thursday at the Ambassador Bridge connecting Windsor, Ontario, to Detroit.8 months ago
By Paul Wiseman
US unemployment claims at 52-year low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits plunged last week to the lowest level in 52 years.10 months ago
Paul Nelson
Salt Lake City calls COVID-19 financial assistance program a big success, some housing funds still available
Officials in Salt Lake City say their financial assistance program to help families with during the pandemic was a success.10 months ago
Eliza Craig
FEMA adds $8.4 million to Utah’s COVID response fund
FEMA said the funding will go toward personal protective equipment including medical gowns, N95 masks, and gloves.11 months ago
Anneken Tappe, CNN Business
Major disappointment: US economy adds only 194,000 jobs in September
US employers added only 194,000 jobs in September, another troubling sign that Covid is disrupting the economy.1 year ago
Mary Richards
“Holla Dollars” are released in Holladay to support local business
Holla Dollars can be downloaded in ten dollar increments and were made available by money sent to the state for pandemic relief.1 year ago
Heather Kelly
Home buyers in rural Utah are also feeling the pinch
Housing prices everywhere are seeing unprecedented increases over the last year. As more people leave big cities in droves, they are driving up the home market in rural Utah.1 year ago
Heather Kelly
Economist says Utah’s economy is doing well during the pandemic
"Utah's economy continues to be extremely strong," said Robert Spendlove, Senior economist for Zions Bank.1 year ago
PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer
US jobless claims drop by 14,000 to 385,000
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week by 14,000 to 385,000 more evidence that the economy and the job market are rebounding briskly from the coronavirus recession. The Labor Department reported Thursday that unemployment claims — a proxy for layoffs — dropped last week from a revised 399,000 […]1 year ago
JOSH BOAK and LISA MASCARO Associated Press
Biden to announce new eviction ban due to COVID spread
The Biden administration will announce a new 60-day eviction moratorium that would protect areas where 90% of the U.S. population lives.1 year ago
LISA MASCARO, JOSH BOAK and KEVIN FREKING Associated Press
Frustration as Biden, Congress allow eviction ban to expire
Furious lawmakers in Congress say they were blindsided when President Biden asked them to provide a last-minute solution to protect renters.1 year ago
Mark Jones
Utah to receive additional pandemic funds for schools
The Utah State Board of Education will require each district to apply for the pandemic relief funds to make sure it goes to schools who need it the most.1 year ago
Curt Gresseth
Stewart seeks to block US funding going to places like Wuhan lab in China where pandemic may have started
Utah Rep. Chris Stewart wants to block taxpayers' dollars from funding places like the Wuhan laboratory in China1 year ago
Dan Bammes
Pandemic disruption behind widespread shortages
As Americans emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, widespread shortages of products ranging from lumber to computer chips to chicken wings are hitting businesses.1 year ago
Dan Bammes
Eurowings will fly to Germany from SLC
The German airline Eurowings, a subsidiary of Lufthansa, will be flying from Salt Lake City to Frankfurt, Germany three times a week starting next May.1 year ago
Becky Bruce
A full third of Americans wait until last minute to file taxes every year
40% of procrastinators blamed the amount of time it takes. For 10%, it comes down to the money -- if they're not getting a refund, why hurry to file taxes?1 year ago
Becky Bruce and Saige Miller
Cox announces end of pandemic unemployment payments
Gov. Spencer Cox announced Wednesday he plans to end a federal $300 weekly stimulus payment currently tied to pandemic unemployment benefits.1 year ago
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer
EXPLAINER: Did US hiring slow because of a ‘labor shortage’?
The broadest explanation for the jobs report is that any time an economy has to recover from a severe shock, the road back isn't smooth.1 year ago
Simone Seikaly
New program offers a helping hand to Utah restaurants, other businesses
The Restaurant Revitalization Program from the Small Business Administration will provide billions to struggling restaurants.1 year ago
CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer
US jobless claims fall to 547,000, another pandemic low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.1 year ago
Ladd Eagan, KSL TV
Utah unemployment rate among lowest in the nation
The Utah unemployment rate is tied with three other states for the best in the nation, but it may also reflect that people have stopped looking.1 year ago
Becky Bruce
Violence over mask policy won’t be tolerated, governor says
The governor pointed out businesses have the right under the law to enforce rules, including any mask-wearing policy, on their property.1 year ago
Paul Nelson and Simone Seikaly
“Mask exemption card” is fraudulent says Utah Department of Health
The mask exemption cards being presented at schools and businesses are fraudulent and are not provided by Utah health officials.1 year ago
