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A new era of critical minerals: Utah Gov. Cox says, ‘We must build’

Governor reminds industry leaders of the state’s recent success in critical mineral independence.

Utah · 1d

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Nuclear energy in Utah

Utah’s nuclear energy plans include a nuclear-powered data center near Price and a nuclear industry partnership in Brigham City. Startup Valar Atomics has proposed Project Beehive on more than 9,000 acres of federal land near Price. The plan calls for 456 small reactors to power data centers, along with facilities to produce nuclear fuel and store nuclear waste, according to NPR.

Utah · 2d
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Utah business bankruptcies climbing fast, putting customers' money at risk

WEST VALLEY CITY — New numbers suggest more Utah businesses are struggling. Nationwide, business bankruptcy filings jumped 11.4%, while in Utah, filings jumped nearly 27%, according to data shared with the KSL Investigators from LendingTree. "It's certainly not great news," said LendingTree's Matt Schulz. Schulz says higher interest rates,...

Utah · 1d
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10 Old-Fashioned Utah Yarn Shops Where Knitters Still Find Skeins The Big Chains Stopped Carrying

A yarn shop in Utah started in 1904 as a side business for a doctor’s optometry practice. Yes, eyeglasses and wool, sharing one roof. That same shop now calls itself the oldest yarn shop in America. It has stayed in one family for three generations, which feels almost unreal next to big-box craft aisles.

Utah · 2d
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Utah consumer sentiment plunges to lowest level since 2022

SALT LAKE CITY — Americans are frustrated with the state of the economy, as evidenced by the Associated Press Voter Poll, where voters expressed alarm over the high cost of living. Those concerns aren't exclusive to the rest of the country, either, with Utah's consumer sentiment dropping to its...

Utah · 1d

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Utah picks new mineral contractor for US Magnesium site, calls it a 'significant win'

Utah selects Mariana Minerals to redevelop the US Magnesium site. The $30M site aims for non-evaporative extraction, conserving water resources. Gov. Spencer Cox calls it a win, promising revenue and environmental remediation. ROWLEY, Tooele County — Utah has selected a Texas-based mineral extraction company to help plan out the "responsible...

Utah · 1d

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Utah government selects company to restart mineral extraction on Great Salt Lake shore

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands (FFSL) has selected a company to restart mineral extraction at a former US magnesium site on the shore of the Great Salt Lake. Mariana Minerals will be leading the redevelopment and phased restart at the site, which FFSL acquired in federal […]

Utah · 16h

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Three Utah Conferences in Utah Next Week Will Examine Business, Growth, Life Sciences, Technology, and the Capital Behind Each

✅ Utah Business will hold its fourth annual FORWARD conference on November 10th in Salt Lake City, examining the infrastructure, leadership and growth challenges confronting Utah businesses. ✅ BioUtah will present the Utah Life Sciences Summit on Veterans Day, November 11th, featuring discussions of mergers and acquisitions, federal regulation, artificial...

Utah · 1d

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Power customers in 16 Utah communities face fee hike for renewable energy program

SALT LAKE CITY — Power customers in Salt Lake City, Park City, Moab, Ogden and 12 other communities around the state face a $4 hike in their bills starting Jan. 1 as part of an initiative to promote development of renewable energy. After years of discussion and debate, letters...

Utah · 2d

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Wool Producers in Four States Can Access Funding and Technical Assistance to Improve Wool Quality

Woolgrowers in Colorado, Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming can now access financial and technical assistance through the Wool Quality Improvement Program to improve wool quality, strengthen shearing practices, and implement on-farm conservation practices. Producers can learn more and apply online at ncat.org/sustainable-agriculture/wool-quality-improvement-program. Applications will be reviewed December 1, 2026, and the...

Wyoming · 1d

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Bright Lending Agrees to $15 Million Class Action Settlement Over Claims It Issued Loans With Interest Rates That Violated State Laws

Bright Lending agreed to a $15 million class action settlement to resolve claims it issued loans with interest rates that violated Illinois and other state usury laws. The Bright Lending settlement benefits two classes of borrowers, namely a monetary relief class and a debt relief class. The monetary relief class...

Illinois · 1d

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Holiday Oil celebrates grand opening of new Tooele location

Holiday Oil celebrated the grand opening of its newest Tooele location on Friday, Oct. 30, with a Halloween-themed event that welcomed customers and city officials to the new convenience store and gas station. “We are so excited to have this Holiday open for a lot of reasons,” said Mayor Maresa...

Tooele, UT · 2d

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Salt Lake City Gen Zers Are Moving To This Pacific Northwest Haven Known As 'Mother Nature's City'

Salt Lake City may be among the most popular metro areas for Gen Zers who want large homes, high-paying jobs, and plenty of outdoor adventures. But young adults born between 1997 and 2012 aren't afraid to cross state lines in search of new places to call home. In fact, they're doing it more than any other generation. And according to U-Haul's 2026 Midyear Migration Trends report, many of them are making the 13-hour drive straight to Seattle, Washington. For nature lovers, this Pacific Northwest haven offers a similar combination of bustling city life and the great outdoors.

Seattle, WA · 1d

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Salt Lake City plan for a year-round Downtown Farmers Market building fizzles

SALT LAKE CITY — Pioneer Park will reopen next week with a brand new look, but a proposed future addition won't be joining it after all. The Salt Lake City Downtown Alliance announced Tuesday that it is ending its effort to construct a permanent market building at the park, 350 S. 300 West, citing the inability to figure out who would own the structure.

Salt Lake City, UT · 2d

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Greystar files to rezone Pingree Center site for 1,010-bed student housing complex

A national student housing developer wants to build more than 1,000 beds just outside the southern edge of the University of Utah campus — on a property the university identified as a high priority to buy. Greystar filed a zoning map amendment application with Salt Lake City to rezone...

Salt Lake City, UT · 2d

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Millcreek approves more for-sale townhomes near the city’s center

Another slate of for-sale townhomes could be headed for Millcreek. Late last month, members of the Millcreek Planning Commission unanimously approved a subdivision application to pave the way for a 16-unit townhome project at 3060 S Richmond St., which is just north of another for-sale townhome project in the city. The parcel totals .87 acres and is zoned as Residential Mixed (RM).

Millcreek, UT · 1d

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How Heather Osmond Built Businesses by Spotting Needs and Listening to Customers

Heather Osmond wanted a brown leather sofa. The one she found cost $3,000, more than she felt comfortable spending, so she called the manufacturer to ask what it would take to open a wholesale account. The answer was a semitrailer full of furniture. Instead of abandoning the idea, she made flyers and went door to door in her new neighborhood, offering neighbors the chance to participate in a group purchase.

Provo, UT · 2d

Axios Salt Lake City

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Plans for permanent farmers market at Pioneer Park fall through

Salt Lake City and the Downtown Alliance are scrapping plans for a permanent farmers marke t at Pioneer Park. The big picture: The decision comes as the city invests $18 million in upgrades to overhaul the historic 10-acre park. State of play: The Downtown Alliance and the city could not reach an agreement on the "construction and ownership structure," voiding the plans, per a statement from the Downtown Alliance. "We were excited about the conversations with the city and the possibilities," Carly Gillespie, director of Urban Food Connections of Utah, told Axios. "The [Downtown Alliance] and the city are disappointed that we couldn't manage to make it work for both sides." Context: In 2025, the city and the Downtown Alliance signed an agreement to revitalize Pioneer Park, with plans to build a permanent structure for the market. What's next: The completed Pioneer Park will hold a grand opening Nov. 13. Upgrades include a new pavilion, restrooms, a ranger office, a playground, six pickleball courts, a basketball court and a fenced dog park. What we're watching: The popular Downtown Farmers Market will still operate at the park next summer. The Winter Farmers Market returns to the former Leonardo building, now called

Salt Lake City, UT · 1d

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West Jordan to consider nearly 200-unit townhome project, plus other housing pitches

West Jordan is considering allowing a massive slate of townhomes along 5600 West, along with other large developments nearby. Developers are hoping to build a 196-unit townhome project, called Lewiston Place and located at 5702 W. Window Ranch Way, which would be the latest addition to the growing city. The land totals 9.84 acres and it’s currently zoned as High Density Multifamily Residential (HFR).

West Jordan, UT · 3d

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11 Utah Candy Shops That Feel Like The Perfect Stop Before Halloween

One Utah taffy maker whips egg whites into its candy. That trick gives the chews a soft, nougat-style texture, and the company offers more than 90 flavors. I love that detail. It sounds like a kitchen secret that somehow became a whole factory. Then I kept digging and found lollipops...

Logan, UT · 5d